Significant Career Lesson From A Partnerships At Activision Blizzard King
Hannah at Activision Blizzard King emphasizes the importance of building genuine relationships in the workplace by noting that you "attract more bees with honey," which allows one to "forge alliances" that are beneficial for information gathering and creating a supportive network of friendly faces. Approaching networking authentically, by getting to know people and learning from them before needing anything, builds confidence and opens doors to valuable insights and collaborative opportunities.
Networking, Relationship Building, Communication Skills, Workplace Alliances, Career Advancement
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Hannah Untereiner
Partnerships & Product Marketing
Activision Blizzard King
Yale University
UCLA Anderson, MBA
Political Science, American Studies
Gaming
Communication and Marketing
Scholarship Recipient
Video Highlights
1. Forging alliances and networking in a natural setting are crucial for career growth. Building genuine connections before needing assistance can lead to valuable insights and support.
2. Approaching workplace interactions with kindness and curiosity can foster a more confident and informed professional experience.
3. Being proactive in meeting people and learning about their work can uncover unexpected opportunities and knowledge relevant to your own projects and career.
Transcript
What is one lesson you have learned that has proven significant in your career?
That's a good question. One lesson I've learned, proven, significant in my career, is that you attract more bees with honey. This has been really helpful.
I think one of my strong suits has been to forge alliances in the workplace and to network in a natural setting. When people say, "Go network with that person," it sounds kind of cringey and fake. I try to meet people and get to know them before I would ask for help or a recommendation.
I generally find people to be interesting and feel I could learn a lot from anyone I talk to. By taking that approach, it's helped me out. I have more confidence in the workplace because I see many people I know.
Plus, you never know what information you might learn. For example, this person's working on a partnership with this company. My team and I are talking to another company, and we want to get their insight into what they did with their partner and what challenges they faced. There's always something to learn.
Just going out, being kind to people, and asking for their time without being afraid has been helpful. Forging those alliances early on is beneficial. People always told me to be sure to do this, and it has helped me a lot in my career.