Who Thrives In Business According To A Partnerships Manager At Paradigm Strategy
Rebecca, a Partnerships Manager at Paradigm Strategy, identifies "being really driven and motivated" and "advocating for yourself" as key traits for success in technology sales. This self-advocacy, which Rebecca notes is a challenge for some, including herself as a Hispanic woman, is crucial for advancement, requiring individuals to be "more vocal than you probably are comfortable being."
Self-Advocacy, Goal-Oriented, Communication Skills, Motivation, Professional Development
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Rebecca Elguindi
Partnerships Manager
Paradigm Strategy
University of Arizona, 2015
n/a
Political Science, American Studies
Consulting & Related Professional Services, Technology
Sales and Client Management
Took Out Loans, Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. People who thrive in this industry are driven, motivated, and set goals for themselves.
2. It is important to advocate for yourself, make sure your manager sees your work, and speak up about your interests and career goals.
3. Being vocal and promoting yourself is crucial for advancement, especially for those who may not naturally do so, such as women and minorities
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
Being really driven and motivated are qualities relevant to any industry. You have to continue to motivate yourself, set goals, and push yourself toward them.
Something else I've noticed among peers in technology sales who have advanced and done well are those who advocate for themselves. It's important to ensure your manager sees the work you're doing and the projects you're taking on.
Speak up about your interests, like wanting to learn more about a particular function. Being vocal about it is key. It's crucial to speak up for yourself, promote yourself, and advocate for yourself, as this leads to advancement.
Drawing from personal experience as a female who identifies as Hispanic, we tend not to do this as much. This has been a challenge for me, but it's something I want to encourage.
Whatever field you enter, make sure you're promoting yourself, advocating for yourself, and asking for help when needed. Being more vocal than you might be comfortable with is an important skill to hone.