College Experiences That Helped a President at Suite Answers That Work Succeed
To prepare for a successful career, Shawn worked in college, taking on roles outside their comfort zone to "think outside the box" and problem solve, gaining valuable experience dealing with clients, employees, and understanding business systems, which ultimately provided the flexibility and real-world understanding needed to thrive in larger organizations. Even seemingly "menial" jobs taught Shawn the importance of adhering to established structures and rules.
Problem-Solving, Real-World Examples, Communication, Workplace Challenges, Executive/Leadership
Advizer Information
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
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Shawn Eckert
President
EXCION Corporation dba Suite Answers That Work
Arizona State University (ASU) - W. P. Carey
Keller Graduate School Masters in Business Administration (MBA) - Finance & Masters Certificate Project Management (MCPM)
Accounting
Consulting & Related Professional Services, Technology
Consulting
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. Gained experience in problem-solving and thinking outside the box in a work capacity.
2. Developed skills in dealing with clients, employees, customers, managers, and bosses.
3. Learned to adhere to the structure and rules of a business environment, which increased flexibility and understanding of the real world of work.
Transcript
What did you do in college to set you up for success in your career?
One of the things I did in college that set me up for success was to work. I worked in capacities that involved things I was not really familiar with, and I learned to really think outside the box and problem-solve in a work capacity.
This involved dealing with clients, employees, customers, managers, and bosses. I learned to understand the systems behind the business and how they worked. All that experience really prepared me to go out and do that for larger organizations.
Even though some of my positions may have seemed menial, looking back on them now, just doing that work and understanding that I had to adhere to the structure of someone else's rules helped me become more flexible. It helped me understand what it's like working in the real world.