Significant Career Lesson From A Software Engineer At A Technology Company
Hannah's significant career lesson is that "it's going to be okay," emphasizing the importance of risk-taking and exploration during early career stages to find the right fit, as evidenced by their journey through various fields, including five years in marketing, before finding success in software engineering. This approach of embracing uncertainty ultimately led to significant career progression.
Career Exploration, Overcoming Challenges, Resilience, Risk Taking, Career Development
Advizer Information
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
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Hannah Ramadan
Software Engineer
Technology Company
University of California, Santa Barbara
Hackbright (Software Bootcamp)
International Relations & Affairs
Technology
Product / Service / Software Development and Management
Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. Embrace risk-taking and exploration to discover your career fit.
2. It's okay to switch fields; finding the right path takes time.
3. Trust the advice that things will work out; your career path will become clear with persistence and exploration.
Transcript
What is one lesson that you have learned that has proven significant in your career?
Throughout my career, it's changed a lot. I think that one thing that really proved true is when everyone told me it's going to be okay and you're going to figure it out.
As someone who bounced around from a ton of different fields, I had no idea what I wanted to do as an internship or as a job. I spent five years in marketing, but I really had no idea what I wanted.
Eventually, you'll figure it out and it's going to be okay. I think that as long as you are taking risks while you're young and being willing to explore and really find your fit, that is what's really going to take you far.