What Type of Person Thrives in Energy, a Senior Product Owner at Pacific Gas and Electric Explains
Jake, a Senior Product Owner at Pacific Gas & Electric, identifies two successful profiles in the industry: "an extremely technical smart person," a "technical whiz," or someone with strong "soccer skills"— adept at collaboration and finding answers— demonstrating that diverse skillsets can lead to a fulfilling career.
Technical Skills, Problem-Solving Skills, Communication Skills, Teamwork, Leadership Skills
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Jake Carlisle
Senior Product Owner
Pacific Gas & Electric
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Video Highlights
1. Strong technical skills are valuable, such as analytical abilities and problem-solving skills.
2. Interpersonal skills are also important; networking and collaboration are key for success.
3. A combination of technical expertise and strong interpersonal skills is ideal but not always necessary; either can lead to a successful career path.
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
Typically, people who thrive in this industry fall into one of two categories. It's always a bit more complex than this, but generally speaking, there are two main types of individuals.
One type is the extremely technical, smart person. Think of someone on a detective show, rapidly typing on a computer to solve a case – that's the kind of technical whiz I mean.
The other type is someone with excellent people skills. They might not be as technical, but they know how to find the answers. They know who to bring in to get that information, and they can make commitments. These individuals are friendly, energetic, and excited about learning new things.
I believe it's usually one of those two types of people. It's very rare to find someone who embodies both qualities. If you are that rare individual, you'll likely go far. However, if you fit into either of these two categories, you can certainly have a very successful career.
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