Significant Career Lesson From a Business Intelligence Analyst at SAP
Chalamar emphasizes that "luck is when proper preparation meets opportunity," which has been a significant lesson throughout their career as a Business Intelligence Analyst at SAP. By consistently being prepared and on top of day-to-day work, Chalamar has been able to seize new opportunities, "cement" themselves as a motivated and valuable asset, and create innovative solutions within their role.
Business Intelligence, Career Development, Opportunity, Motivation, Data Analysis
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Chalamar Elkridge
Business Intelligence Analyst
SAP
University of San Diego, Sacramento City College
N/A
Mathematics, Data Science, Statistics
Technology
Data and Analytics
Honors Student, Pell Grant Recipient, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Transfer Student, Student Athlete, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Luck is when preparation meets opportunity: Being prepared allows you to capitalize on chances to excel.
2. Take initiative to create new things: Look for opportunities to innovate within your role.
3. Demonstrate value and motivation: Taking on new opportunities showcases your commitment and contribution to the company.
Transcript
What is one lesson you have learned that has proven significant in your career?
"Luck is when proper preparation meets opportunity." That's a saying that has definitely proven significant in my career.
There have been many opportunities within my role to put myself out there and create new things that hadn't been done before. Preparing myself for those moments, staying on top of my responsibilities, and managing my daily work allowed me to seize these new opportunities.
This helped me cement myself as someone motivated and dedicated to the company, someone who is creating a lot of value.