Significant Career Lesson From A Director At SPMB
Ross from SPMB believes the most significant career lesson is to "own it" because "it's your career," so one should be proactive instead of passively waiting for opportunities; additionally, Ross suggests developing skills and knowledge, drawing an analogy to basketball, because becoming "a better overall basketball player" is similar to becoming a better employee by consistently improving.
Career Development, Self-Awareness, Accountability, Skills Development, Proactive Approach
Advizer Information
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
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Ross Kim
Director
Schweichler, Price, Mullarkey, and Barry (SPMB)
UC Berkeley
Political Science, American Studies
Recruitment, HR & Related Professional Services
Consulting
Video Highlights
1. Own your career: Don't passively wait for opportunities; take responsibility for your growth and advancement.
2. Be self-aware and accountable: Objectively assess your shortcomings and actively develop skills and knowledge to address them.
3. Invest in skills development: Even if the immediate ROI isn't clear, acquiring new skills and knowledge will ultimately make you more valuable and improve your career prospects.
Transcript
What is one lesson that you have learned that has proven significant in your career?
It's your career, so own it. So many people wonder why they aren't getting certain opportunities or why others are promoted.
You are responsible for your career. A good company will empower its employees through training and opportunities. While it's not 100% on you, it is ultimately your career.
Many people passively wait, wondering why things happen for others but not for them. You need to be self-aware and self-accountable. Objectively identify your shortcomings and then develop those skills and knowledge.
When people don't see a clear return on investment for learning a new skill, they question its value. It might feel like a tenuous connection, but it's actually beneficial. You might not see immediate ROI, but increasing your knowledge and skills makes you a better overall professional, just like improving basketball skills makes a better player.