What Type Of Person Thrives In The Tech Industry According To A People Partner At Cisco
Carolyn, a People Consultant at Cisco, highlights the importance of continuous learning and curiosity to thrive in the fast-paced tech industry, advising against solely chasing trends but instead focusing on "what you're passionate about". A varied and successful tech career is built by a "desire and willingness to continue learning," allowing one to adapt to the industry's rapid changes.
Curiosity, Continuous Learning, Adaptability, Passion, Resilience
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Carolyn Wright
People Consultant - People Partner
Cisco Systems, Inc
American University
UCLA Anderson School of Management, MBA
International Relations & Affairs
Technology
Human Resources (HR)
Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans
Video Highlights
1. Curiosity and a willingness to continuously learn are essential for success in the tech industry, as it is constantly evolving.
2. Passion should guide career choices rather than solely chasing trends, although continuous learning is crucial for keeping up with the rapid pace of change.
3. A varied and successful tech career can be built by following one's passions and continuously learning new skills, even if it means venturing outside of immediate trends.
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
I think it's tech as a whole, and the people within it. It's a big industry, so I know that's a very broad statement. But as a whole, the tech industry is changing so fast that to thrive in it, you have to be curious.
It's not about having one static skillset that will carry you through every phase of your career. It's about wanting to keep learning and following your curiosity. I think in tech, we sometimes get really excited about the next thing, whatever that is.
If it's Bitcoin, AI, or machine learning, people can get really excited and think, "Okay, that's what I have to go be an expert in." My advice is, if that's what you're interested in, follow that.
But if it's not, don't just chase the trend. Chase what you're passionate about, chase what fulfills you. Just keep learning, because that will keep pushing you forward and allow you to keep up with the rate of change.
I think it's that desire and willingness to continue learning that will build a varied and successful career. Maybe not just in tech, but definitely within tech.