Significant Career Lesson From a Senior Associate at Riveron
Hunter's career success stems from adopting an "I'm a Problem Solver" mentality and proactively seeking opportunities to hone presentation skills. Early practice with presentations, even in "low stakes environments," prepared Hunter for the communication demands of senior leadership roles, demonstrating the value of consistent effort in developing crucial professional skills.
Problem-Solving, Communication, Leadership, Presentation Skills, Mentorship
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Hunter Haas
Senior Associate
Riveron
University of Texas at Austin; 2016 and 2017
University of Texas at Austin; UCLA Anderson
Business Management & Admin
Consulting & Related Professional Services
Consulting
Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. Adopt a problem-solving mentality: Don't be afraid to tackle challenges even if you don't know the answer immediately.
2. Practice presenting and communicating: Hone your presentation skills early in your career to build confidence and influence.
3. Seek opportunities to present: Volunteer for presentations, lunch-and-learns, or other opportunities to gain experience and demonstrate your expertise.
Transcript
What is one lesson that you have learned that has proven significant in your career?
That's a tough question. The one lesson that has proven significant in my career above others is that mentality.
I adopted the mentality early on of being a problem solver. I might not know the answer off the bat, but I'm going to go out and solve it.
The second huge thing is to be excited and eager for opportunities to present in front of groups, big and small. As you advance in your career, it's expected that you're a good presenter and communicator, someone who can influence and persuade others.
Practicing this now in lower-stakes environments, like asking for five minutes to walk your manager or team through a finding, or leading "lunch and learns" about how to tackle future project challenges using firm tools and technologies, pays off. The earlier you get in front of people and practice your persuasion and business presenting skills, the greater the payoff in senior leadership roles.