College Experiences That Helped a Managing Director at Chilli Pepper Development Succeed
Pete, Managing Director and Founder at Chilli Pepper Development Ltd, credits their early success to a part-time retail job at Tesco's, noting that "working long hours" in a team-oriented role with customers significantly developed their emotional intelligence. This experience, the ability to "understand about yourself and your own motivation and manage yourself and you understand about others," proved invaluable in their career trajectory.
Emotional Intelligence, Teamwork, People Skills, Leadership, Part-time Job Experience
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Pete Starr
Managing Director and Founder
Chilli Pepper Development Ltd
None
N/A
General Studies / Not Applicable
Coaching, Speaking & Writing
Entrepreneurship and Business Owner
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. Get a part-time job that involves working with people to build emotional intelligence and understand your own motivations and how to manage conversations.
2. Working long hours and as a team leader in a retail job helped develop valuable skills applicable to a career as a Managing Director.
3. Understanding yourself and others is a crucial skill for career success
Transcript
What did you do in undergrad that set you up for success in your career?
For my undergraduate studies, I worked in retail at Tesco's. I worked long hours and was part of a team, eventually leading one. I also interacted with customers.
I believe these experiences significantly shaped what came later, especially concerning people. If you're still at university, I recommend getting a part-time job that involves working with people.
If you're unsure what to do, seek out something that puts you in contact with others. This builds emotional intelligence. You learn about yourself, your motivations, and how to manage yourself.