College Experiences That Helped a Producer at a Fortune 100 Tech Company Succeed
Sib, a producer at a Fortune 100 tech company, credits their undergraduate success to "taking classes seriously" and learning "how to learn," emphasizing the importance of diverse experiences like studying abroad and group projects. This helped Sib develop crucial skills in navigating workplace dynamics and collaborating with diverse individuals, ultimately proving more valuable than focusing solely on resume-building activities.
Communication, Teamwork, Career Exploration, Project Management, Problem-Solving
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Sib Santos
Producer
Fortune 100 Tech Company
California State University, Chico
n/a
Business Management & Admin
Technology, Advertising, Communications & Marketing
Communication and Marketing
Scholarship Recipient, Pell Grant Recipient, Took Out Loans, Student Athlete
Video Highlights
1. Take classes seriously and learn how to learn.
2. Study abroad and travel to gain diverse experiences.
3. Learn to work with different kinds of people through group projects and other collaborations.
Transcript
What did you do in undergrad to set you up for success in your career?
I think I took my classes seriously. I'm lucky I picked a marketing degree and am now in marketing. I don't remember the specific things I learned, but I think I learned how to learn.
I didn't even realize that at the time; hindsight's 20/20. But I think gaining as much knowledge as possible, taking my classes seriously, and trying new things was important. I studied abroad, and I think traveling exposes you to so many things.
I don't know if that's specifically related to my career, but I have traveled a lot for work. In college, figuring out who you are and what gets you excited can be undervalued. It's harder to convey those things that show you're worth taking a chance on, worth being part of a team to provide value and learn. But in the big picture, all those things are really important.
So there's the study part: taking classes seriously and learning. My college did a ton of group projects, which, by the end, I was tired of due to the different dynamics involved. But I vividly remember thinking that all these people, whether they pulled their weight or not, would be out in the world as colleagues, vendors, or partners.
Learning how to work with different kinds of people was really important, and I don't think I even realized I was learning that in college. Trying new things and being open to them has more value than you might realize. And have fun; it's such an exciting time.