Career Advice for Aspiring Directors People and Culture
Kaajal, a Director of People & Culture, stresses the importance of interviewing potential bosses, emphasizing that a "good boss is critical," and advising job seekers to ensure "that person meshes with you" to facilitate learning and career growth. This approach, she explains, is vital for career success.
Job Search, Career Development, Leadership, Interview Skills, Mentorship
Advizer Information
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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 highlight 1: The importance of finding a good boss is paramount to career success. Kaajal emphasizes the significance of compatibility and mentorship in a superior.
2. Interview highlight 2: The interview process should be a two-way street. Candidates are encouraged to assess potential bosses' suitability as mentors and compatible colleagues.
3. Interview highlight 3: Align yourself with a boss whose management style complements your own to ensure a positive learning environment and career trajectory
Transcript
What is one lesson you've learned that has proven significant in your career?
Having a good boss is critical in your career. I really encourage people to make sure that when they are interviewing for a role or a new job, you are interviewing your potential boss.
You have to make sure that that person meshes with you as much as you mesh with them. That is going to be the person that you're going to learn from.
It's critical that you find somebody who is just 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.