College Experiences That Helped a Talent Acquisition Associate at Expert Insights Platform Succeed
Kelly believes exploring different career paths in college was crucial, as approaching college without a "fixed mindset" allowed for exploration of various areas within business and psychology. Getting involved in extracurriculars and building relationships with professors and advisors provided opportunities to learn and have exploratory conversations, which ultimately helped to define what was being looked for in a career.
Career Exploration, Extracurricular Activities, Networking, Mentorship, Self-Discovery
Advizer Information
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Job Title
Company
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Grad Programs
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Kelly Marchese
Talent Acquisition Associate
Expert Insights Platform
Northeastern University
N/A
Psychology
Recruitment, HR & Related Professional Services
Human Resources (HR)
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. Exploring different career paths in college is beneficial, especially if you're unsure of your desired industry or role, as it allows you to consider various options.
2. Getting involved in extracurricular activities provides valuable experiences and helps you discover your interests.
3. Building relationships with professors and advisors can lead to valuable learning opportunities and insights into different career paths.
Transcript
What did you do in college to set you up for success in your career?
I think the most important thing I did in college, which I'm really grateful for, was exploring a lot of different career paths while I was in school. Some people go into college with a fixed mindset about the industry they want to enter or the type of role they want.
I approached it a bit differently because I had no idea what I wanted to do. This really opened up the chance to explore different areas of the business world and psychology. It allowed me to lay out all my options before deciding on one.
Going off of that, I think it's important to get involved in any way you can, by participating in extracurriculars. I'm grateful for the relationships I built with professors on campus and club advisors.
These are the people you can really learn a lot from. If you meet someone with a path you admire, connect with them and try to learn more about it. Having those exploratory conversations was how I figured out what I was looking for.