Significant Career Lesson From A Senior Revenue Operations Analyst At FullStory
Mat's most significant career lesson, learned while working remotely in their first tech role, is that "asking questions or admitting that you don't know something is not a weakness, it's actually a strength". This was crucial for success given the geographical distance from more experienced colleagues, demonstrating that proactively seeking help fosters collaboration and ultimately career growth.
Communication, Overcoming Challenges, Problem-Solving, Asking Questions, Technology
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Mat Friedman
Senior Revenue Operations Analyst
FullStory
University of Arizona Eller College of Management, 2015
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Business Management & Admin, Entrepreneurship
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Data and Analytics
Scholarship Recipient, Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. Asking questions and admitting a lack of knowledge is a strength, not a weakness.
2. People are generally willing to help new colleagues succeed.
3. Overcoming challenges, such as geographical distance, requires proactive communication and asking questions.
Transcript
What is one lesson that you have learned that has proven significant in your career?
I would say the biggest lesson I've learned is that asking questions or admitting you don't know something is not a weakness. It's actually a strength.
The way I learned this was in my first tech role. A lot of the more expert people I needed information from were six time zones away.
The only way I'd be able to do my job was if I asked them questions. So I had to become unafraid of asking, and sometimes even being annoying about it.
I found that for the most part, people want their new colleagues to be successful. They'll be very willing to help and accommodating while you're learning.
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