College Experiences That Helped a Director of Recruitment at OPCO Skilled Management Succeed
Dylan's intense study habits at UCSB, where they "lived out of the library," instilled a deep understanding of concepts and the ability to communicate complex ideas simply, a skill highly valuable in their current role as Director of Recruitment. This approach, described as "giving them the grand picture item and then how everything lines up to get to that vision," mirrors the structured communication needed to effectively interact with executives.
Communication, Problem-solving, Structured Thinking, Big-Picture Thinking, Executive Communication
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Dylan Nowe
Director of Recruitment
OPCO Skilled Management
UCSB
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Communications
Healthcare, Medical & Wellness
Human Resources (HR)
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. Developed strong analytical and communication skills by studying relentlessly and mastering concepts in undergrad.
2. Learned to think critically and communicate complex ideas simply and effectively, a skill applicable to workplace communication with executives.
3. Cultivated a structured and methodical approach to problem-solving, mirroring the essay-writing process and translating well to workplace issue resolution and communication with management.
Transcript
What did you do in undergrad to set you up for success in your career?
During undergrad, I studied relentlessly. I was only at school two days a week, so I'd have all my classes lined up back-to-back and lived out of the library.
At UCSB, one of the things I did very well was learn concepts inside and out. It was almost because I didn't have other options; I didn't even have a place down there, so I was literally just sitting at the library anyway.
This taught me how to think big picture and explain things simply. I think that translates well to the workplace. When dealing with executives, you have to give them the grand picture and how everything lines up to achieve that vision.
It's the same as writing a college essay. You have your body paragraphs and then your introduction as the big picture, with all the details in the middle. The conclusion recaps everything. This structured, methodical approach is key in the workplace for solving issues and communicating them to your ownership or management team.
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