Significant Career Lesson from an Attorney at State of California
Dee, a California state Attorney, emphasizes the crucial role of relationship-building in a legal career, stating that "developing relationships with people is very important"—not just superficial networking, but genuine connections forged through "following up, having coffee with someone, getting to know them." This approach, involving consistent engagement with people across various fields, has proven invaluable to their career.
Networking, Relationship Building, Career Development, Communication, Professional Development
Advizer Information
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
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Dee Dee Dickey
Attorney
State of California
University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Berkeley - JD
Anthropology, Sociology
Government & Public Sector, Law
Legal
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. Develop strong relationships with colleagues and other professionals by actively engaging with them, going beyond superficial networking.
2. Networking is crucial for career advancement; it involves genuine connection, consistent follow-up, and building relationships with people from diverse backgrounds and fields.
3. Understanding people's stories and building rapport is key to successful collaboration and career progression in the legal field and potentially other professional areas as well.
Transcript
What is one lesson that you've learned that has proven significant in your career?
I think one of the most important things I didn't know when I started as a lawyer, and I know now, is that developing relationships with people is very important. By that, I mean not just exchanging business cards at a big reception, but following up, having coffee with someone, and getting to know them.
It's about hearing their story and then repeating that process with someone else. The goal is to get to know people who are doing different things, who are connected with your field or in an adjacent field in different ways. And it's crucial to remain connected with them.