College Experiences That Helped An Associate Project Manager At NUUO Inc. Succeed
Jye-Ling's undergraduate experience was defined by a proactive exploration of various career paths, driven by a desire to find "what I really like and what type of lifestyle I wanted." This included roles such as a school news anchor, an intern at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Microsoft Taiwan, and a brief stint in public relations—all contributing to the discovery of a suitable career path in project management.
Career Exploration, Internships, Self-Discovery, Finding the Right Fit, Passion and Purpose
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Jye-Ling Lu
Associate Project Manager
NUUO Inc.
National Taiwan Normal University
Arizona State University (ASU) - W. P. Carey - MBA
Legal & Policy, Political Science, American Studies
Technology
Operations and Project Management
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. Actively explore various fields to discover your passion and ideal career path. Don't be afraid to try different internships and experiences to see what truly resonates with you.
2. Seek out opportunities that allow you to make an impact and align with your values. This will help you stay motivated and engaged in your work.
3. Your undergraduate years are a time for exploration. Take advantage of opportunities to try new things and discover what you enjoy. Don't limit yourself to just one path or field of study.
Transcript
What did you do in undergrad to set you up for success in your career?
For me, I'm a very passionate, interest-driven person. I have to like what I'm doing and know that it's making an impact.
When I was an undergrad in Taiwan, the school mainly aimed to cultivate teachers, but their teaching system wasn't what I wanted. I knew I didn't want to be a teacher, so that's when I started exploring other things. For four years, I was the anchorwoman for the school's news broadcasting.
I also thought I wanted to be a news person, but that didn't pan out. I then considered working in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and even interned there. However, I realized that working there meant changing countries every four years, which I didn't like.
Next, I interned at Microsoft Taiwan for about a year. That's where I realized I actually liked the tech environment. My very first job, before the one I mentioned, was in PR. But the PR and relationship environment, especially for an agency, involved excessively long hours, which I didn't care for.
I tried a lot of different things during my undergrad to figure out what I truly enjoyed and what kind of lifestyle I wanted. It's really important to try things out, because you might think you like something, but you won't truly know until you experience it.