College Experiences That Helped a Head of Employer Brand and Belonging at Qualtrics Succeed
Lauren, Head of Employer Brand + Belonging at Qualtrics, identifies internships offering "real work" and mentorship as crucial for career success, alongside participation in university programs and social groups. These experiences provide "insider tips," networking opportunities, and develop skills essential for collaboration and internal navigation within organizations, ultimately shaping one's career trajectory.
Internships, Mentorship, Networking, Leadership Development, Program Participation
Advizer Information
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
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Lauren Hodgson
Head of Employer Brand + Belonging
Qualtrics
Arizona State University (ASU) - W. P. Carey
n/a
Marketing
Technology
Human Resources (HR)
Scholarship Recipient
Video Highlights
1. Internships providing real-world experience and mentorship are crucial.
2. Leadership and other college programs offer insider knowledge and networking opportunities.
3. Social groups foster connections, collaboration skills, and internal networking crucial for workplace success.
Transcript
What did you do in undergrad to set you up for success in your career?
Internships, programs, and social groups are the big three. Internships offer real-world experience. Try to get internships where you are given real work that you can practice and begin working on. Hopefully, you will also have good coaches and mentors to help you grow.
Programs like this are where I learned so much. My leadership, innovation, mentorship, and marketing programs connected me with people in the working field. They offered advice and insights into their roles, providing you with insider tips.
This is like behind-the-scenes content that helps you understand what you can do, how you can grow, and what will make you a more attractive candidate. It builds your knowledge to help you create and be your best on your chosen path.
Finally, social groups are important. While some people enjoy them and others prefer not to socialize, the value of connections and learning from others plays a role. This is crucial for working at a company, proposing changes, and being internally networked.
Social groups help you get feedback, give feedback, and prime you to effectively navigate these dynamics within companies or organizations. It simply helps you move in that direction.