College Experiences That Helped A Senior Member Experience Specialist At Tinder Succeed
Gabrielle's undergraduate preparation for a successful career involved securing internships each summer, even supplementing this with a food service job to demonstrate experience handling challenging situations—"crazy customers"—and build compelling interview stories. Further, involvement in various clubs and leadership roles provided additional resume-building experiences and showcased problem-solving abilities crucial for interview success.
Leadership Experience, Internship Experience, Problem-Solving Skills, Communication Skills, Storytelling Skills
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Grad Programs
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Gabrielle Cornelio
Sr. Specialist, Member Experience
Tinder
University of California, Berkeley
UCLA Anderson School of Management - MBA
Entertainment, Music & Arts, Economics
Technology
Sales and Client Management
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. Completed multiple internships throughout undergrad
2. Took on leadership roles in clubs and organizations
3. Gained experience in customer service roles to demonstrate problem-solving skills
Transcript
What did you do in undergrad to set yourself up for success in your career?
I think that aside from internships, which I had every summer, I also worked at an ice cream shop. I wanted to show I had experience in food service and could handle challenging customers.
While at school, I joined many clubs and sought leadership positions. If summer internships are difficult to obtain, leadership roles in clubs demonstrate your ability to manage people and groups effectively on your resume.
All of these experiences also provide good stories for interviews. It's difficult when you're asked a question and don't have an example of a time you solved a problem. These leadership experiences in undergrad are very helpful for interview sessions.
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