Significant Career Lesson from an Analyst at Hawkwood Biotech Partners
Logan, an Analyst at Hawkwood Biotech Partners, LLC, emphasizes the importance of humility and a willingness to learn, stating, "never turn down an opportunity to learn." This approach, exemplified by Logan's unexpected embrace of billing despite lacking prior interest, has increased their value to the company by developing transferable skills and demonstrating initiative early in their career.
Career Development, Professional Skills, Networking, Transferable Skills, Humble
Advizer Information
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
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Logan Roberts
Analyst
Hawkwood Biotech Partners, LLC
UC Santa Barbara
University of Washington MS ChemE and Data Science
Biology & Related Sciences
Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical
Data and Analytics
Honors Student, Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. Embrace opportunities to learn new skills, even if they seem outside your initial interests.
2. Early career is ideal for skill diversification; it increases your value to the company.
3. Humility and acknowledging knowledge gaps are crucial for continuous learning and career growth.
Transcript
What is one lesson that you have learned that is proving significant in your career?
I'd say just be humble and know what you don't know. Never turn down an opportunity to learn.
I hypothesize that later in your career, you might have more of a niche and be more selective about opportunities. But when you're young, in the first five or 10 years, if someone offers you a chance to learn a new skill, jump on it.
For example, I've never had an interest in finance or accounting. But my firm is so small that when I started, they needed help with billing. I thought it sounded boring, but I jumped in because I was new and wanted to be a go-getter.
I actually like it a lot, and it's becoming a transferable skill. It also makes me more valuable to the company. So, early in your career, think about how you can make yourself indispensable. Don't turn down opportunities to learn new things.