College Experiences That Helped a Talent Operations Manager at Kyo Succeed
Chelsea initially pursued teaching in college but realized it wasn't the right path, leading to gaining "real world experience" before returning to school with a clearer direction, highlighting that "it's okay to change your mind" and that taking breaks to explore different interests is perfectly acceptable in shaping one's career trajectory.
Career Exploration, Real-World Experience, Changing Career Paths, Self-Discovery, Higher Education
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Chelsea Hurling
Talent Operations Manager
Kyo
University of West Florida
N/A
Business Management & Admin
Healthcare, Medical & Wellness
Human Resources (HR)
Disabled, Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Pell Grant Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, LGBTQ, Transfer Student, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Real-world experience before returning to school can help students identify their interests.
2. It's acceptable to change your mind about your career path after starting college.
3. Taking a break from school to gain clarity about career goals is a valid option.
Transcript
What did you do in college to set you up for success in your career?
I originally went to school to be a teacher. I realized that teaching was never going to be the trajectory for me, so I finished up my associate's degree.
I gained a lot of real-world experience before I decided to jump back into school. I wanted to figure out what realm I wanted to go into.
I think it's pretty crazy to have to plan your life at 18 years old. It's okay to change your mind. Being able to take a break if you need to, or finish something so you can try something else, and then later on continue with something else is totally okay.