What a Budget Supervisor at L.A. County Child Support Services Wishes They Had Known Before Entering the Social Services Industry
Godfrey, a Budget Supervisor at L.A. County Child Support Services, wished they had known the importance of being more "extroverted and talkative" and "adaptable in continuous learning" for career success. These traits fostered stronger workplace relationships and helped navigate the varied responsibilities of the role.
Communication, Teamwork, Adaptability, Continuous Learning, Leadership
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
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Job Functions
Traits
Godfrey Gozos
Budget Supervisor
L.A. County Child Support Services Dept.
University of California - Irvine
Master's of Public Administration at USC
Economics
Government & Public Sector
Finance
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. Develop strong communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with colleagues and foster teamwork.
2. Embrace adaptability and continuous learning to navigate diverse responsibilities and challenges effectively.
3. Actively engage in the workplace and maintain an open-door policy to encourage collaboration and trust among team members.
Transcript
What have you learned about this role that you wish someone would have told you before you entered the industry?
Particularly for my role as a budget supervisor, I wish I had known earlier how to be more extroverted and talkative. I am very introverted and tend to keep to myself.
I wish I had helped myself by engaging more within the workplace and being more present. Once you are present and have an open door, people are more safe and willing to speak to you, work with you, and build a team with synergy and effectiveness.
That is very important. Also, just knowing how to be adaptable in continuous learning is crucial for a successful career, especially in my role. It allows me to navigate the varied responsibilities that come with my position. Those are a couple of things that come to mind.