College Experiences That Helped a Project Manager at UCLA Succeed
Kate's undergraduate success stemmed from exploring diverse interests and skills, ultimately leading to the realization that a career in project management aligned with their "operations-focused and solutions-oriented" nature. This exploration of different opportunities and self-reflection on preferred work styles and lifestyle goals proved invaluable in shaping their post-graduate career path.
Career Exploration, Project Management, Problem-Solving, Operations, Solutions-Oriented
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
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Kate McAllister
Project/Program Manager
UCLA
UCLA
UCLA Anderson School of Management, MBA
Ethnic & Related Studies
Education
Operations and Project Management
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Pell Grant Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Transfer Student, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Explore different interests and skills during undergrad to identify what you enjoy and what type of lifestyle you want.
2. Challenge yourself to work on different skills during college through various opportunities or jobs.
3. Identify your core strengths, such as being operations-focused and solutions-oriented, to guide your career path.
Transcript
What did you do in your undergrad to set you up for success in your career?
I found opportunities to cultivate different skills and challenged myself to work on them during undergrad. This translated well to my post-grad life.
During undergrad, I took the time to try different things and explore my interests. This helped me map out the type of work I enjoyed, identify what I didn't enjoy, and the lifestyle I wanted post-grad.
This process helped me figure out that, at the core of everything I do, I am very operations-focused and solutions-oriented. This led me towards a career in project management, business operations, and strategy.