College Experiences That Helped an HR Compliance Consultant at Kaiser Permanente Succeed
Cheryl emphasized that a willingness to learn and absorb information like "a sponge" was crucial to career success. Furthermore, a "doer" mentality, needing to practically apply knowledge to truly grasp it, proved invaluable in their career as an HR Compliance Consultant.
Continuous Learning, Hands-on Experience, Adaptability, Proactive Approach, Skill Development
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Cheryl Zapanta
HR Compliance Consultant III
Kaiser Permanente
Community College
N/A
Medical, Sciences & Related
Healthcare, Medical & Wellness
Consulting
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. Willingness to learn continuously and absorb information like a sponge, even if it seems irrelevant at the moment, as it may become useful later.
2. Adopting a hands-on approach to learning, where doing something is necessary to fully understand it.
3. The importance of learning about various topics broadly, as it can be beneficial in the long run.
Transcript
What did you do in your studies to set you up for success in your career?
I was always willing to learn. Like I said earlier, I'm a sponge. I want to be able to learn as much as I can, even though it doesn't impact me now, it may down the line. It's just learning whatever I can.
I'm more of a doer instead of just listening. If you're explaining something to me, I need to do it in order for me to grasp it.
So, I really think being a sponge and learning as much as you can about different things will take you far in the long run.