College Experiences That Helped an Enterprise Account Executive at a Cybersecurity Startup Succeed
Shawn, an Enterprise Account Executive at a cybersecurity startup, emphasizes the importance of finding a mentor, stating that "find someone that's seasoned in their career" is invaluable. This guidance, learned through personal experience and observation of other professionals, highlights the significance of seeking unbiased perspectives for career navigation.
Mentorship, Networking, Career Development, Cybersecurity, Sales
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Shawn Sullivan
Enterprise Account Executive
Cybersecurity Startup
University of Arizona
N/A
Business Management & Admin
Technology
Sales and Client Management
Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. Find a mentor to gain an unbiased perspective and career guidance.
2. Learn from mistakes; some have greater impact than others.
3. The most valuable lessons are often learned through personal experience.
Transcript
What is one lesson that you've learned that has proven significant in your career?
There are lessons that other people learn, and then there are lessons that you, as a young professional, are going to learn. The beauty is in learning them on your own.
I don't necessarily think there's something universally applicable, but I've certainly made mistakes that impacted me and some that didn't. The biggest lesson I've had to learn is to find a mentor.
That would probably be one of the better lessons: find someone seasoned in their career, whether they're in your network or within the company. Someone who can look out for you and provide an unbiased perspective on what you're going through in your career. That's been invaluable to me and other professionals I've worked with.