Significant Career Lesson From A Provider Growth Associate At Headway
Dylan's most significant career lesson is the importance of networking, learned early in their undergraduate career and continuously applied throughout their professional journey. This involved actively connecting with people on LinkedIn and other social media platforms, emphasizing that "having more of a network is only gonna help you going forward."
Networking, Career Development, Job Search, Communication, Building Relationships
Advizer Information
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Job Title
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Undergrad
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Dylan McBirney
Provider Growth Associate
Headway
UC Santa Barbara
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Communications
Technology
Sales and Client Management
Transfer Student
Video Highlights
1. Networking is crucial for career success, starting early with high school and college peers and expanding through LinkedIn and social media.
2. Building a strong network is important not just for initial job placement but also for long-term career growth and advancement.
3. Actively connecting with people, including alumni and peers in clubs and fraternities, broadens opportunities and creates a support system for career success.
Transcript
What is one lesson that you've learned that has proven significant in your career?
For me, one super important lesson I've learned is just networking. I learned early on, probably in undergrad, the ability to network is crucial.
This applies whether it's with high school classmates, their parents, or college classmates. Having that network is so important, not only for getting your first job out of school but throughout your entire career.
I've always focused on connecting people on LinkedIn and other social media platforms. I realize having a larger network will only help you going forward.
So, my biggest advice to someone is to network as much as you can. Whether it's at school, with alumni, or within fraternities or clubs, that's definitely a gateway towards success. It's about having that wider circle around you.
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