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What a Landscape Designer at Siegfried Engineering Wishes They Had Known Before Entering the Landscape Design Industry
Entering the landscape design industry, Regina wishes someone had emphasized that "you're definitely not gonna be an expert," and that gaining expertise takes time and diverse project experience. This early career lesson highlights the importance of continuous learning and not being discouraged by a lack of initial knowledge compared to more experienced colleagues.
Career Development, Entry-Level, Overcoming Challenges, Industry Realities, Confidence
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Regina Paredes Martinez
Landscape Designer II
Siegfried Engineering
University of California Davis
n/a
Architecture, Interior Design
Consulting & Related Professional Services
Product / Service / Software Development and Management
Pell Grant Recipient, Took Out Loans, Immigrant, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Greek Life Member, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. You don't need to be an expert when starting your career as a Landscape Designer; you will gain experience and knowledge over time.
2. The field of Landscape Design involves working with a diverse group of people with varying levels of experience and backgrounds.
3. Don't be discouraged if your initial knowledge isn't on par with others; continuous learning is key to professional development in this field.
Transcript
What have you learned about this role that you wish someone would have told you before you entered the industry?
Something that I would have loved to know, especially right after graduating college, is that you're definitely not going to be an expert, and nobody expects you to be an expert right away. At undergrad, you'll only know how to write your name, basically.
But don't worry. You will learn everything outside of college with time. You will learn everything, and you will have seen different types of projects at different levels. So don't worry; you will be able to learn.
Don't let it discourage you that your level of knowledge isn't the same as everyone else's. Some people have more experience than others; others have different backgrounds. It's a very diverse group of people you're going to meet, so don't let that discourage you.