What a Client Success Manager at Watermark Insights Wishes They Had Known Before Entering the Tech Industry
Daniel, a Client Success Manager, wished someone had advised them that "it's okay not to know everything" and to disregard imposter syndrome when considering career advancement. This advice, learned through experience in transitioning to the tech industry from higher education, highlights the importance of mindset and self-belief over prior experience.
Imposter Syndrome, Career Development, Technology Industry, Mindset, Job Search
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Daniel Zarazua
Client Success Manager
Watermark Insights
The University of Texas at Austin, 2012
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas - Masters in Education, Curriculum and Instruction
Legal & Policy, Anthropology, Sociology
Education
Sales and Client Management
Honors Student
Video Highlights
1. It's okay to not know everything and not to compare yourself to others.
2. Don't let imposter syndrome hold you back from applying for jobs or opportunities.
3. Your work ethic, curiosity, and drive are valuable assets, regardless of your experience or knowledge of specific products or processes.
Transcript
What have you learned about this role that you wish someone would have told you before you entered the industry?
That's a good question. I wish someone had told me that it's okay not to know everything. Don't compare yourself to colleagues who might have been there longer. Many of us suffer from imposter syndrome.
We often fear we're not good enough for a position or to be on a team because others have more experience or product knowledge. Don't listen to that voice. I wish someone had told me it's okay to go for it.
It depends on your work ethic, curiosity, and drive. Those qualities are shared by everyone, regardless of their product knowledge, process familiarity, or prior experience.
I wish I had applied for my current position sooner. I always had that imposter syndrome thought process in the back of my mind. I work in higher education, and I wasn't sure if I was ready for the tech industry.
Since starting, I've realized I can keep up with anyone. It's all about your mindset. I wish someone had told me it's okay not to know everything and not to compare yourself to others.