Career Path of an Industry Relations Manager at UCLA
Stella's most valuable career lesson, honed during graduate school team projects, is the importance of "learning to be flexible and knowing how to work with a diverse group of people." This involves proactively discussing communication styles and timelines to avoid miscommunication, a skill equally valuable in both professional and personal relationships, as "disclosing that in the beginning, kind of help[s] avoid any sort of miscommunication to begin with."
Communication, Teamwork, Flexibility, Relationship Building, Project Management
Advizer Information
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Job Title
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Undergrad
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Industries
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Stella Petrosyan
Industry Relations Manager
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
University of California, Riverside 2019
UCLA Anderson
Economics
Education
Strategic Management and Executive
Scholarship Recipient, Pell Grant Recipient, Took Out Loans, Immigrant, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. Flexibility and adaptability are crucial for success.
2. Effective communication and understanding diverse work styles are essential for collaboration.
3. Proactive communication and establishing clear expectations from the beginning can prevent miscommunication and maintain strong relationships.
Transcript
What is one lesson that you have learned that has proven significant in your career?
Learning to be flexible and work with diverse groups has benefited me both professionally and personally. You encounter people with many different communication styles and work habits.
Disclosing these differences early in a relationship can cultivate a smooth flow of communication. In grad school, when forming teams, we discuss how each person prefers to receive updates, how often, and how our timelines align.
This practice helps avoid miscommunication and keeps everyone on the same page. It's also valuable in personal relationships. After graduation, when schedules differ, it's easy to lose touch.
Disclosing these potential challenges upfront can help avoid miscommunication from the start.