College Experiences That Helped an HR Manager at a Non-Profit Group Home Succeed
Sharon attributes career success to a lifelong "hustle," starting with side jobs in high school and continuing through college with student work. This instilled a strong work ethic and a focus on "working smarter, not harder," streamlining processes to maximize efficiency and create future success, which has been valuable in the non-profit sector.
Work Ethic, Time Management, Efficiency, Financial Acumen, Career Mindset
Advizer Information
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
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Job Functions
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Sharon Mooney
HR Manager
Non-Profit Group Home Housing
Baylor University
Arizona State University (ASU) - W. P. Carey Master of Science - MS, Human Resources Management and Services
Fine Arts, Music
Nonprofit, Foundations & Grantmaking
Human Resources (HR)
Disabled, Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. Developed a strong work ethic early on through consistent work experience from a young age, including side jobs in high school and college.
2. Cultivated the ability to 'work smarter, not harder' by streamlining processes and planning for future efficiency.
3. Embraced a mindset of investing time upfront to prevent increased workload later, contributing to overall career success.
Transcript
What did you do in college to set you up for success in your career?
From the time I was 15, I've pretty much always worked. I had a side job through high school, and I was a student worker in college.
I've always had one or two side hustles or ways of generating income in addition to my actual career. Especially with my family's needs right now, being used to that hustle is extremely important. That work ethic has stayed with me to this day.
I believe in working smarter, not harder. This is also a way that I successfully operate.
Figuring out ways to streamline and make things easier is important, not necessarily to cut corners. This helps set up for future success. Putting in a little time now means less work later. Having that mindset early on has helped me succeed in every avenue of my career.