Significant Career Lesson From a Data Solutions Analyst at The Walt Disney Company
David, a Data Solutions Analyst at The Walt Disney Company, emphasizes the importance of being "coachable" as a significant career lesson, particularly given a career change. This ability to accept and learn from feedback has been instrumental in David's career progression.
Career Development, Data Analysis, Communication, Overcoming Challenges, Coachability
Advizer Information
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Job Title
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David Villalobos
Data Solutions Analyst
The Walt Disney Company
UCLA
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Economics
Arts, Entertainment & Media
Data and Analytics
Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Being coachable is crucial for career advancement, especially when switching industries.
2. Embracing feedback from others is essential for professional growth.
3. A willingness to learn and adapt is key to succeeding in a dynamic career path like Data Solutions Analyst.
Transcript
What is one lesson that you have learned that has proven significant in your career?
The most important lesson I've learned, especially as someone who switched industries, is being coachable. That's something that has taken me a really long way and allowed me to switch into the career I'm in now.
Without the ability to be coachable and take feedback from others, I don't think I would be where I am right now.