Significant Career Lesson From A Director Of Product Marketing At OpalAi
Irina, Director of Product Marketing at OpalAi, emphasizes the importance of networking, stating that "building networks, and connecting to as many people as you can" is a significant lesson learned. This includes leveraging university connections, because "sometimes it's your classmates... in 5, 6, 7, 10 years... the context you will reach out for... getting and lending your dream job".
Networking, Career Development, Social Skills, Professional Relationships, Mentorship
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Irina Bonge
Director of Product Marketing
OpalAi
Higher School of Economics
UCLA Anderson School of Management - MBA
Ethnic & Related Studies
Energy & Utilities
Communication and Marketing
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Video Highlights
1. Networking is crucial for career advancement.
2. University life offers valuable networking opportunities beyond academics.
3. Building relationships with classmates and alumni can lead to future career opportunities.
Transcript
What is one lesson that you have learned that has proven significant in your career?
I would say building networks and connecting to as many people as you can. The social aspect of university life is very important.
Sometimes it's your classmates who also grow in their careers. In five, six, seven, or ten years, these might be the people you reach out to for getting or lending your dream job.
So, university life is definitely not just about attending classes, but also about building a strong social network with your classmates and with the alumni. That's one of the most powerful resources you can get.
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