How Identity Has Influenced a Director of Development's Career at Lighthouse Community Public Schools
Karen's unexpected career path highlights the value of relationship building, stating that "networking but it's relationship building helped" her land her current role. This unexpected success demonstrates how developing strong interpersonal skills and a willingness to help others can create unforeseen career opportunities.
Networking, Relationship Building, Communication, Career Development, Leadership
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Karen Fee
Director of Development
Lighthouse Community Public Schools
University of Southern California, '91
University of Utah, '96, MEd in Eduation
International Relations & Affairs
Education
Education
Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans
Video Highlights
1. Build strong foundational skills early in your career. These skills can be applied in unexpected ways later on.
2. Networking and relationship building are crucial for career advancement. It's not just about connections; it's about building genuine relationships.
3. Be proactive and willing to help others. This can lead to unexpected opportunities and open doors to new career paths.
Transcript
What did you do in undergrad to set up for success in your career?
As I said, I didn't think I would be using my journalism degree, but it turns out I actually do quite a bit. Starting out, I focused on building raw skills. Then, I figured out on my own that networking is actually relationship building.
This helped me move into my current role because it was based on friends. They reached out to me and said, "Hey, I think you'd be really good for this role." It was me extending myself and wanting to help others that made this career open up for me.