College Experiences That Helped a Data Solutions Analyst at The Walt Disney Company Succeed
David's success stemmed from UCLA involvement in "different clubs, different organizations," fostering broad networking and communication skills. This ability to connect with diverse individuals, "people a lot older than you, maybe people a lot younger than you," proved invaluable in navigating the collaborative nature of the career at The Walt Disney Company.
Networking, Communication, Career Development, Teamwork, Interpersonal Skills
Advizer Information
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
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Job Functions
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David Villalobos
Data Solutions Analyst
The Walt Disney Company
UCLA
N/A
Economics
Arts, Entertainment & Media
Data and Analytics
Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Join clubs and organizations to meet people with diverse interests and career goals.
2. Develop strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with people from various backgrounds.
3. Networking and building relationships are crucial for career success.
Transcript
"Taking you back to your time at UCLA, what did you do in undergrad that set you up for success in your career?"
What set me up for success was really joining different clubs and organizations on campus. That allowed me to meet a wide range of people with different interests and career aspirations.
I think that helps you be able to talk to just about anyone. You're exposing yourself to different people with different backgrounds who enjoy different things.
Being able to have a conversation goes a long way in your career with anyone. You're going to work with people older and younger than you, and you might not always have the same interests.
Always finding a way to make conversation, be friendly, and help each other out is something that goes a long way.