How Identity Has Influenced A Senior Manager, Newsroom At Salesforce's Career
Being a first-generation college student, Sammy had to "build my own professional network" due to a lack of familial guidance in navigating a career path, forcing the development of crucial networking skills early on. This experience, while sometimes leading to feelings of being "behind," ultimately empowered Sammy to forge strong relationships and leverage resources like LinkedIn to achieve success.
Networking, Overcoming Challenges, Career Development, Resilience, First-Generation College Student
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Sammy Spiegel
Senior Manager, Newsroom
Salesforce
UCSB
N/A
Communications, Psychology
Technology
Communication and Marketing
Greek Life Member, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Sammy's parents did not attend college, providing limited career guidance, pushing Sammy to build their own professional network.
2. Sammy emphasizes the importance of networking and building relationships with peers, especially for first-generation college students.
3. Sammy acknowledges feeling behind at times but encourages perseverance, highlighting LinkedIn as a valuable networking tool for career development.
Transcript
As someone who identifies as a first-generation college student, how has that impacted how you've navigated your career?
This has impacted how I've navigated my career. My parents, who I would go to with anything, didn't know a lot about this topic. They didn't go to college and had more gig-type roles throughout their lives.
They were still very supportive and prioritized me going to college, instilling that in me. However, I didn't really know what to do once I got there or how to figure out a career. This encouraged me to build my own professional network in college and relationships with peers who might have more expertise.
It forced me out of my shell a bit more to build this network. There were definitely moments of feeling behind, seeing others whose parents worked in certain fields and might have opportunities I didn't.
So, don't be too hard on yourself. You can build those relationships without your parents' direct help. LinkedIn is a great resource for that.
Advizer Personal Links
linkedin.com/in/sammyspiegel