College Experiences That Helped A Director Of People And Culture At Compass Diversified Succeed
Kaajal, a Director of People & Culture, emphasizes the critical importance of "interviewing your potential boss" during the job search process, highlighting the need for compatibility and mentorship as crucial factors impacting career success. The advice underscores the significant role a good manager plays in shaping an individual's professional growth and development.
Job Search, Career Development, Leadership, Interview Skills, Mentorship
Advizer Information
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Job Title
Company
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Grad Programs
Majors
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Job Functions
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Kaajal Ali
Director, People & Culture
Compass Diversified
Santiago Canyon College (Associates Degree) and Chapman University (Bachelors Degree)
M.A. Human Communication at California State University, Fullerton and currently perusing my Executive MBA at University of Michigan, Ross
Communications
Finance (Banking, Fintech, Investing)
Human Resources (HR)
Worked 20+ Hours in School, Greek Life Member, Transfer Student, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Interview your potential boss during the interview process.
2. A good boss is critical for career success and growth.
3. Consider how well your work style meshes with your potential boss's style.
Transcript
What is one lesson that you have learned that has proven significant in your career?
Having a good boss is critical in your career. The one thing I really encourage people to do is to make sure that when they are interviewing for a role or a new job, it's important that you, as the interviewer or interviewee, are interviewing your potential boss.
You have to make sure that person meshes with you as much as you mesh with them. That is going to be the person you learn from.
It's critical that you find somebody who is good for you and your style. So I highly recommend that people interview their bosses as well when they're going through an interview process.