College Experiences That Helped a Marketing Specialist at GoGather Succeed
Madison's undergraduate success stemmed from "lots of jobs throughout college," a factor more impactful than networking, although Madison noted that networking "would've been also really important," as one MBA connection led to their first full-time role.
Networking, Job Search, Career Development, Communication, Internships
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Madison Shepherd
Marketing Specialist
GoGather
Cal Poly SLO
MBA- Cal Poly SLO
Business Management & Admin, Marketing
Advertising, Communications & Marketing
Communication and Marketing
Scholarship Recipient, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. Gain work experience through various jobs during college
2. Networking is crucial for career opportunities
3. An MBA can improve career prospects
Transcript
What did you do in undergrad to set you up for success in your career?
I would say the biggest thing is just having lots of jobs throughout my time in college. Even though I didn't network as much as I probably should have, I would say that would have been really important too.
That one connection I had in my MBA program turned into my first full-time job.