College Experiences That Helped a VP of Operations at Sports Thread Succeed
Colin's most impactful undergraduate experience was "questioning everything," a skill highly valuable in their current role as VP of Operations at a rapidly evolving company. This approach of "thinking outside the box" allowed them to adapt to constantly changing processes and goals, rather than simply following established procedures.
Questioning the Status Quo, Critical Thinking, Adaptability, Problem-Solving, Thinking Outside the Box
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Colin Yost
VP of Operations
Sports Thread
George Washington University
N/a
Business Management & Admin
Manufacturing, Operations & Supply Chain, Advertising, Communications & Marketing
Operations and Project Management
Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. Develop critical thinking skills by questioning the status quo and established processes.
2. Embrace a proactive approach to problem-solving and think outside the box to contribute innovative ideas.
3. Gain diverse experiences through various jobs and college classes to broaden your understanding of different perspectives and work environments.
Transcript
What did you do in your undergrad to set you up for success in your career?
Honestly, not too much. Above all else in college, I was questioning everything. I'm a bit of a skeptic in that way.
I had plenty of jobs and college classes where you were just given information, you regurgitated it, repeated the process, and got a paycheck or a good grade. That is not how I like to do things, in college or in my career.
So, the best thing I did in college was to question the status quo. This certainly contributes to my experience in a young and growing company, because processes, goals, and metrics are constantly changing.
It's important to think outside the box a little bit. This will eventually take you to the next step in a role or company where you are thinking of the next thing, not just getting the information and following it to an absolute tee.