College Experiences That Helped an Account Supervisor at VaynerMedia Succeed
Katherine believes that keeping busy in college by exploring various extracurriculars, internships, and freelance opportunities was crucial for career success, because it allowed for exposure to different aspects of marketing and network building. As a result, they are glad that they "tried different things" instead of specializing too early, which ultimately helped them land in their current role as an Account Supervisor.
Extracurricular Activities, Internships, Freelancing, Networking, Skills Development
Advizer Information
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
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Job Functions
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Katherine Khaloo
Account Supervisor
VaynerMedia
Chapman University
M.S. Health and Strategic Communication at Chapman University
Communications, Political Science, American Studies
Advertising, Communications & Marketing
Sales and Client Management
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Pell Grant Recipient, Took Out Loans, Greek Life Member, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Katherine emphasized the importance of keeping busy and trying as much as possible in college, including extracurriculars, internships, and freelance opportunities, to gain exposure to various fields and build a network.
2. She highlighted the value of exploring different areas within her field of interest (marketing) to discover what resonated with her and learn a variety of skills, rather than focusing solely on specialization.
3. Katherine mentioned that her diverse experiences as a student, such as working with different types of brands (fashion, makeup, hospitality) and exploring different marketing roles (social, PR, freelance), ultimately helped her land where she is now.
Transcript
What did you do in college to set you up for success in your career?
I kept really busy and had a hard time figuring out boundaries. With that said, I really tried as much as I could.
When it came to extracurriculars attached to my school, finding internships, and eventually looking for freelance opportunities, I wanted to get exposure to so many things. This helped me understand what was out there and what I resonated with. It also led to how I built my network and learned a variety of skills.
I think specialization is so often hounded on students: pick a major and focus. I'm glad that I tried different things in college.
I knew I was interested in marketing, so I explored working with fashion, makeup, and hospitality brands. I also considered freelance work and whether I preferred social media or PR. I'm glad I had those experiences as a student to help me land where I am now.