College Experiences That Helped a Senior Associate at Give Better Group Succeed
To prepare for a career in the non-profit sector, Chloe suggests taking a diverse range of courses in undergrad to build a varied skillset, stating, "I just tried to gain a really diverse skill set". This approach proved valuable in navigating the multifaceted demands of roles within the non-profit sector where "you're going to be asked to do a lot of different things".
Career Exploration, Communication, Diverse Skill Set, Problem-Solving, Non-profit
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Chloe Vieira
Senior Associate
Give Better Group
California Lutheran University, 2013
UCLA Anderson Fully-Employed MBA program, MBA 2018
Communications
Nonprofit, Foundations & Grantmaking
Human Resources (HR)
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, LGBTQ
Video Highlights
1. Take diverse courses to build a broad skill set applicable to various roles.
2. Explore different interests to discover your career path.
3. Non-profit work often requires diverse skills, so a varied background is beneficial.
Transcript
What did you do in undergrad to set you up for success in your career?
I took classes on about everything I was interested in. So once I graduated, I could say, "Yeah, I know a little bit about graphic design. I can make that, or I can write a few lines of code, or I understand the basics of communication law. I had an introduction to psychology."
I just tried to gain a really diverse skill set. That supported me while I was figuring out exactly what kind of job I wanted. It goes back to the non-profit sector; you're going to be asked to do a lot of different things in your role.
I don't know if this applies to folks who have a more specialized career, but for me, it helped me in undergrad to get a real variety.