College Experiences That Helped a Head of Product at Postal Succeed
Shadi, Head of Product at Postal, emphasized the importance of not only demonstrating competence ("put in my best work") but also cultivating positive relationships with peers and professors, highlighting that "the folks who stick around...are the ones who others want to be around." This interpersonal approach, according to Shadi, is a key factor in career success and longevity.
Teamwork, Communication, Leadership, Relationship Building, Work Ethic
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Shadi Majzoub
Head of Product
Postal
Cal Poly
N/A
Business Management & Admin
Technology
Product / Service / Software Development and Management
First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Build strong relationships with professors and peers.
2. Put in your best effort and strive to be someone others want to work with.
3. Competence is important, but being a pleasant and collaborative person is key for career success
Transcript
What did you do in undergrad to set you up for success in your career?
I feel like there was less in undergrad that helped my career. Still, in whatever relationship I had with my professors or peers, I tried to do my best work.
This didn't always come through, but I aimed to put in my best effort and be someone others wanted to be around. The second part might sound superfluous, but my dad told me long ago that being competent or the best is only part of it.
The people who stick around and are effective are those others want to be around and work with. That's the tipping factor that keeps you there and helps you stay.
So, in any relationship, I tried to be a delight to be around. I also genuinely tried to build relationships so we could get better at working together.