College Experiences That Helped a Director of Business Intelligence at Houston Rockets Succeed
Michael, Director of Business Intelligence at Houston Rockets, attributes career success to developing a "mindset of, okay, the details really matter" in college, and that learning "to care and show it through detailed work" by going the extra mile and setting a high personal standard for work helped to stand out and demonstrate investment in work.
Attention to Detail, Going the Extra Mile, Setting High Standards, Showing You Care, Project Work
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Michael Wing
Director of Business Intelligence
Houston Rockets
Northeastern University
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MBA
Engineering - Mechanical
Consulting & Related Professional Services, Sports & Fitness
Data and Analytics
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. Focus on the details: Michael emphasizes the importance of detail-oriented work and putting extra time into projects.
2. Go the extra mile: He suggests that going beyond the minimum requirements and setting a high personal standard is crucial for success.
3. Show you care: Michael believes demonstrating care through detailed work helps candidates stand out and shows genuine interest in their work.
Transcript
What did you do in college to set you up for success in your career?
I would say partway through college, I realized I really needed to focus on the details and put a little extra time into the projects I was doing. That mindset of "the details really matter" and going the extra mile has really set me up for success.
It helps candidates and people in roles stand out because it shows that you really care about your work. Learning how to care and show it through detailed work in college has helped me a lot.