Significant Career Lesson From A Marketing Coordinator At A Marketing Agency
A key lesson learned is to "never say no to any opportunity," as demonstrated by a LinkedIn connection from college leading to current role as Marketing Coordinator. Overriding initial self-doubt about lacking the necessary skillset proved crucial, as embracing the opportunity led to this position and potentially shaped current career path.
Networking, Entry-Level, Career Development, Overcoming Challenges, Confidence
Advizer Information
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
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Joshua
Marketing Coordinator
A marketing agency
Arizona State University (ASU) - W. P. Carey
Business Management & Admin
Consulting & Related Professional Services
Creative
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Pell Grant Recipient, Worked 20+ Hours in School, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Never say no to any opportunity: This highlights the importance of being open to new experiences and challenges, even if you feel underqualified.
2. Networking is crucial: The interviewee got their role through a LinkedIn connection from their sophomore year of college, emphasizing the value of building and maintaining professional relationships.
3. Overcoming self-doubt is essential: The interviewee initially doubted their ability to succeed in the role but ultimately applied and got the job, demonstrating the importance of pushing past self-doubt and taking risks.
Transcript
What is one lesson that you have learned that has proven significant in your career?
What is one lesson you've learned that has proven significant in your career? I'd say never say no to any opportunity.
How I got my role was from a LinkedIn connection whom I met in my sophomore year of college. I only talked to them a few times before they graduated; they were a senior at the time.
A few years later, I was going through LinkedIn and saw they were hiring for a marketing coordinator role on their team. At first, I said no to myself because I felt I didn't have the necessary skillset.
But I ended up overriding that self-doubt and applied, ultimately getting the role. Had I let self-doubt dictate saying no to opportunities, I wouldn't be in this position now. I probably wouldn't have even chosen management as my major if I had said no.