What An Operations Lead At Engineering And Prototype Company Wishes They Had Known Before Entering The Manufacturing Industry
Miranda, an Operations Lead, advises new entrants to the industry to cultivate more confidence in their abilities, stating that "it helps a lot to have some conviction and stand behind your analysis or your ideas." This self-assurance, balanced with seeking feedback, is crucial for success in startup environments.
Confidence, Problem-Solving, Communication, Entry-Level, Leadership
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Miranda Bidwell
Operations Lead
Engineering & Prototype Company
University of Southern California, 2017
Currently attending UCLA Anderson
Business Management & Admin, International Relations & Affairs
Electronics & Semiconductors
Operations and Project Management
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. Develop confidence in your abilities and stand behind your ideas.
2. Be prepared to receive and utilize feedback from your boss and colleagues.
3. Starting in a small company may require more self-assurance than larger corporations.
Transcript
What have you learned about this role that you wish someone had told you before you entered the industry?
I think, if we're talking about startup small companies in general, I would say being a little bit more confident about your own abilities. I was a pretty new undergraduate worker and such; I was not as confident as maybe I should have been.
I think it helps a lot to have some conviction and stand behind your analysis or your ideas. Of course, you want feedback and you want to ask your boss, but it helps a lot to come in with some confidence and strength behind your ideas.
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