How Identity Has Influenced an Analytics Manager at Top Publishing Company's Career
Christopher's career path diverged from the "traditional footsteps" of their family's engineering and legal backgrounds, with Christopher instead forging a path as a journalist. This non-conformity, a self-identified characteristic, led to greater happiness and success, demonstrating the positive impact of pursuing a personally fulfilling career path.
Career Exploration, Non-Traditional Career Paths, Overcoming Challenges, Family Influence, Self-Identity
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Christopher Chen
Analytics Manager
Top Publishing Company
UCLA
UCLA MBA (in progress)
Communications, Economics
Arts, Entertainment & Media
Data and Analytics
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans
Video Highlights
1. Christopher's non-conformist approach to career choices, diverging from his family's traditional engineering and legal backgrounds, led to a fulfilling path.
2. He prioritized self-identification as a journalist early on, actively seeking opportunities like internships to support his career goals.
3. His experience highlights the importance of aligning one's career with personal identity for greater happiness and success, rather than solely following family expectations or traditions.
Transcript
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As someone whose family has been predominantly traditional in engineering and legal fields, I kind of created my own path. I didn't follow what my parents, grandparents, and everyone else had done in terms of career.
I identified myself as a journalist first and then filled in the gaps. Luckily, UCL was able to support me. I was also able to get a great internship in between the years.
As someone who identifies as a non-conformist within my family, I think that has set me up for more happiness. It's certainly been better than if I had followed the traditional footsteps of my parents.