College Experiences That Helped a Project Coordinator at GreenerU Succeed
Madeline's undergraduate success stemmed from a commitment to producing "the best possible work," regardless of grade impact, building high standards and valuable experience. This dedication to quality directly translates to their current role as a Project Coordinator at GreenerU, where delivering high-quality deliverables is paramount.
High Standards, Deliverables, Project Management, Work ethic, Producing high-quality work
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Madeline Rawson
Project Coordinator
GreenerU
Williams College
n/a
Environmental & Related Sciences
Climate, Environment, Sustainability & Waste Management, Consulting & Related Professional Services
Operations and Project Management
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. Always produce the best possible work, not just for grades but to gain valuable experience and build high standards.
2. Push yourself to high standards even when there's no immediate payoff; this will prepare you for career demands.
3. Developing high standards in college translates well to a career focused on deliverables and meeting client expectations.
Transcript
What did you do in undergrad to set you up for success in your career?
I primarily learned as much as I could, even in classes I wasn't sure would be relevant to my career. I always produced the best possible work that I could.
This wasn't for a grade, but because I wanted to gain valuable experience and be proud of the result of what I turned in. That set me up really well for this particular career, which is so based in deliverables.
I have really high standards for myself and my work that I don't compromise. I meet them regardless of client timeline or circumstances. I know exactly what I'm capable of because I pushed myself to those standards in college, even when it wasn't going to pay off in a higher letter grade.
I made sure I was producing the best possible work. This particular field is so based in generating reports or tangibles that you're giving to a client, so it applies particularly well. But I think that's generally good guidance for anyone.
Even if you don't see a point in putting in the extra effort for a college paper, it's going to pay off later if you keep doing that.