How Identity Has Influenced a Chief Legal Officer's Career at BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.
Eric, BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.'s Chief Legal Officer, advises social science students lacking detail-orientation to prioritize "follow through"—consistently following up after informational interviews and job interviews to demonstrate reliability. This approach, according to Eric, is crucial for convincing employers of one's value as a future asset because it shows "showing up."
Job Search, Career Development, Communication, Follow Through, Networking
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Eric Davis
Chief Legal Officer
BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.
U.C. Berkeley
University of San Francisco, Juris Doctorate
Political Science, American Studies
Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical
Legal
Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Greek Life Member, Student Athlete
Video Highlights
1. Follow through is key: Following up after informational interviews, interviews, and networking is crucial to show employers you are a serious candidate.
2. Detail-orientation is important: While not explicitly stated as advice, the question highlights the need for detail-orientation in a professional setting and implies the importance of cultivating this skill.
3. Show up: Consistently demonstrating your commitment and interest by actively engaging in the job search process is essential to convince potential employers of your value.
Transcript
What advice would you give students with a major in the social sciences who are not detail-oriented about finding their first job?
Beyond figuring out how to be detail-oriented, the biggest thing is to have follow-through. If you reach out for an informational interview, follow up with that person.
If that person offers you time, follow up with them. If you get an interview, follow up with an email afterward. Follow-through is about the most important thing that I could possibly stress for folks.
When you're looking for a job, you have to convince an employer that you're going to be a good asset for them. The best way you can do that is by showing up.