College Experiences That Helped a Strategic Partner Manager at Google Succeed
To prepare for a successful career, Nate, a Strategic Partner Manager/Team Lead at Google, emphasizes the importance of "working and having some of that social life" during undergraduate studies. This combination of work experience, which instilled "discipline," and building a network of "highly motivated people" proved invaluable for their career trajectory.
Discipline, Networking, People Skills, Work-Life Integration, Career Connections
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Nate Muluneh
Strategic Partner Manager/Team Lead, GP Sellside
University of Arizona, 2015
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Business Management & Admin, Finance
Technology, Advertising, Communications & Marketing
Sales and Client Management
Scholarship Recipient, Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. Develop discipline through part-time work or internships during college.
2. Build strong connections with peers to create a supportive professional network.
3. Utilize college as an opportunity to enhance people skills crucial for career success.
Transcript
What did you do in undergrad to set you up for success in your career?
I'd say there are two things here. One, I worked in undergrad, so I was working and a student. I think that really set a level of discipline that has helped me to this point.
I think had I not had some jobs or internships throughout college, when I entered the workforce, I might have been a little more shocked. I wouldn't have necessarily had some of the discipline in place then.
But beyond that, I think college and undergrad is a great opportunity to make connections and learn people skills. These skills are important and do play a factor in your career.
It’s a combination of working and having that social life. This allows you to make close-knit friends who are like-minded or highly motivated. We now have great careers and can lean on each other, asking for advice even if we aren't working at the same company.
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