Significant Career Lesson from a Senior Project Coordinator at Cambium Assessment
Margaux, a Senior Project Coordinator, highlights the significant lesson of learning from colleagues, stating, "you can learn a lot from the people that you're working with," regardless of long-term career goals. This approach has proven rewarding, broadening Margaux's understanding of career possibilities through "hearing about what they have done in the past."
Project Management, Career Development, Networking, Communication, Mentorship
Advizer Information
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Margaux Nielsen
Senior Project Coordinator
Cambium Assessment
Georgetown University, 2015
Currently attending MBA program at UCLA Anderson
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Operations and Project Management
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, LGBTQ
Video Highlights
1. Learn from colleagues: Gain valuable insights and skills by interacting with coworkers, even if you don't plan to stay in the same field.
2. Seek diverse experiences: Explore a wide range of career possibilities by learning from others' past experiences.
3. Networking is rewarding: Actively asking questions about co-workers' lives and experiences can lead to valuable knowledge and career insights.
Transcript
What is one lesson that you have learned that has proven significant in your career?
I would say this is almost the obvious answer, but you can really learn a lot from the people you're working with. Even if you don't want to be in a certain industry or role forever, people have valuable skill sets or experiences that they are generally willing to share.
People seem pretty excited when you ask them questions about their lives and past experiences. I've found that to be a very rewarding way to interact with my coworkers. It's also shown me the range of possibilities for my future, just from hearing about what they've done.
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