College Experiences That Helped A Senior Writer And Creative Director At Starbucks Succeed
Sara's undergraduate success stemmed from active participation in clubs, emphasizing the importance of networking "with the people around you" rather than solely focusing on senior leaders. This approach, discovered through a Geffen class, proved invaluable in building a career, as these peer connections provided future opportunities for advancement.
Networking, Extracurricular Activities, Career Advice, Mentorship, Building Relationships
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
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Sara Beil
Sr. Writer/Creative Director
Starbucks Corporation
UCLA
English, Writing & Education, English
Arts, Entertainment & Media
Creative
Honors Student
Video Highlights
1. Actively participate in clubs and organizations to build connections and network with peers.
2. Focus on building relationships with people at your level; these connections can be valuable as you advance in your career.
3. Don't undervalue the importance of clubs and extracurriculars; they can provide more valuable experiences than classes alone for career preparation.
Transcript
What did you do in undergrad to set you up for success in your career?
I talked about this a little bit in the background question, but I did a lot of clubs in my undergrad. It's hard to say focus on clubs, not classes, but honestly, I would say that's where I really found the most success and the most worth from my college experience: the clubs that I was a part of.
One really great piece of advice I got from taking a class at the Geffen was that when you're looking for jobs and internships, even many years from now, the people that are going to help you are not the ones who are up here. They're the ones who are at your level.
So, you don't need to be networking with the CEOs and CCOs. You really need to be networking with the people around you. As they're moving up, they're going to take you up with them.
So, clubs are great. There are so many of them. Just find what you're interested in and join one.
Advizer Personal Links
https://www.linkedin.com/in/saraashleybeil/, Instagram: @saraashleyb, www.sarabeil.com