College Experiences That Helped a Digital Media Strategy and Analytics MBA Intern at an Entertainment Company Succeed
Guanyu attributes career success to intentionally building a strong support system by joining a professional engineering fraternity, which provided crucial resources like interview training, resume assistance, and mentorship that extended even to MBA application support; furthermore, pursuing passions like being an orientation leader helped build crucial soft skills, emphasizing the importance of "pursuing what you enjoy doing, but also...trying to surround yourself with great people."
Networking, Mentorship, Resume Building, Interview Skills, Soft Skills Development
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Guanyu Liu
Digital Media Strategy & Analytics, MBA Intern
Fortune 500 Entertainment Company
University of California, Irvine
University of California, Los Angeles; MBA
Engineering - Biomedical
Arts, Entertainment & Media
Business Strategy
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Immigrant, Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. Joining a professional engineering fraternity provided crucial career preparation, including interview skills, resume building, and mentorship, which extended through the MBA application process.
2. Surrounding oneself with peers in the same field (engineering) created a strong support system, fostering collaboration and shared learning experiences.
3. Participating in activities aligned with personal passions, such as becoming an orientation leader, developed important soft skills like communication, empathy, and interpersonal abilities.
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What did you do in college to set you up for success in your career?
In college, after pivoting from undecided to biomedical engineering, I found it helpful to surround myself with others in engineering. This created a larger support system.
To achieve this, I joined a professional engineering fraternity. This experience greatly benefited me as I learned how to interview and improve my resume. I also had mentors who provided guidance.
My undergraduate mentor even assisted me with my MBA application process, which I believe was a significant factor in my career development.
Beyond academics, I pursued activities I was passionate about, such as being an orientation leader for incoming freshmen and transfer students. This experience helped me develop my understanding and openness to others. It also significantly contributed to building my soft skills.
Therefore, I recommend pursuing your interests while also surrounding yourself with supportive people.
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