College Experiences That Helped an Account Manager at Meta Succeed
Mild's undergraduate degree was not in business, but they proactively sought internships in business-related fields, such as "a marketing role in a startup," to gain valuable experience. This strategic approach, focusing on transferable skills, ultimately helped Mild transition into their current account management role at Meta.
Internships, Transferable Skills, Marketing, Communication, Account Management
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
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Mild Siriwatwimol
Account Manager
Meta
National University of Singapore
UCLA Anderson
Environmental & Related Sciences
Technology
Sales and Client Management
International Student, Scholarship Recipient
Video Highlights
1. Take internships to gain business experience, even if your degree is not directly related.
2. Seek roles with transferable skills, not necessarily requiring a business degree.
3. Use internships to build experience for account management roles.
Transcript
What did you do in undergrad to set you up for success in your career?
My undergraduate degree wasn't directly related to business, but realizing early on that I wanted to transition into it was very helpful. I took advantage of my internship opportunities to gain experience in the business realm.
I pursued roles that were easier to enter. For example, I took a marketing role at a startup in Singapore. These roles offer many transferable skills, meaning you don't necessarily need a business degree to qualify.
I believe this experience helped prepare me for my account management role at Meta. Having that internship experience from my undergrad set me up. That's what I think helped me.