Significant Career Lesson From A Senior Recruiter At Career Group Companies
Nicole, a Senior Recruiter at Career Group Companies, emphasizes the importance of over-communication throughout her career, stating, "always be an over-communicator," to avoid potential issues stemming from missed details or assumptions; this approach proved invaluable across various roles, from internships to account executive positions.
Communication, Over-Communication, Professional Development, Career Advice, Account Management
Advizer Information
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
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Nicole Bouchard
Senior Recruiter
Career Group Companies
University of Colorado, Boulder
N/A
Creative Writing, Journalism
Recruitment, HR & Related Professional Services
Sales and Client Management
Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. Always over-communicate to avoid miscommunication and potential challenges.
2. Never assume anything; explicitly detail information to ensure clarity.
3. Over-communication, including recapping and outlining, helps prevent issues and saves time in the long run.
Transcript
What is one lesson that you have learned that has proven significant in your career?
One of the biggest lessons I've learned throughout my career is to always be an over-communicator. This applies even in my advertising and account executive jobs, starting from my internships.
It's important to be buttoned-up, making sure your "t"s are crossed and "i"s are dotted. Over-communicate and never assume any information.
If you over-communicate, spell things out, send recaps, and write things out in email outlines, you're setting yourself up for success. I am a huge over-communicator, and I believe that's one of the biggest lessons.
If you leave a detail out, it might come back around and lead to a challenging conversation. So, that's one of the biggest lessons I've learned: never assume anything.