How Identity Has Influenced a Senior Consultant at Piper Maddox's Career
Megan's undergraduate success stemmed from a commitment to high standards; "I always tried to do the best," and establishing strong work habits early on, comparing consistent class attendance and studying to keeping a dentist appointment, thus building a foundation for future career success.
High Standard, Self-Accountability, Discipline, Hard Work, Habit Formation
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Megan Drake
Senior Consultant
Piper Maddox
CSU Sacramento
N/A
Business Management & Admin
Energy & Utilities, Recruitment, HR & Related Professional Services
Sales and Client Management
Honors Student, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Greek Life Member, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Set high standards for yourself and don't sell yourself short.
2. Develop the habit of self-accountability and discipline.
3. Even if unsure about your future career path, make an effort in your studies and show up for class to build good study habits and a strong academic record.
Transcript
What did you do in undergrad to set you up for success in your career?
I think in college, I worked really hard. I always tried to do my best and held myself to a high standard. I knew what I was capable of.
My mom would say, "I don't care if you get a C or whatever, but if I know you're capable of an A and you get a C, don't be mad." I think it's important to know what you're capable of and not sell yourself short.
Try hard, study, and overachieve. You'll be happier with your results than regretting that you wish you'd done more. I think that's a bad feeling to have.
So, try hard and, obviously, have fun in college. But the most important thing is to actually care. Also, don't sweat it too much if you don't know what you want to do.
Show up to class, try, study, and put in the effort. You'll be fine. It will help you graduate and get good grades, and it will set you up for the future.
Setting that habit early on and teaching yourself that you need to do this, holding yourself accountable, is important. Someone told me that if you have a dentist appointment, you're going to go. You made it, it's scheduled, you have to go.
But you might not go to the gym. You might just decide not to go. If you can hold yourself to the same standard for studying or going to class as you would for a dentist appointment, it becomes a no-brainer. You just have to go. I think setting those habits early on is key.