College Experiences That Helped An Industry Relations Manager At UCLA Succeed
To prepare for a successful career, Stella recommends carefully researching desired career paths, going beyond job titles to understand the roles' actual responsibilities and organizational structures. This proactive approach, including considering career progression within companies versus job-hopping, allows one to "align life goals with career" and optimize career trajectory.
Career Exploration, Organizational Structure, Career Planning, Job Search Strategies, Interview Skills
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
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. Investigate desired career paths and related job descriptions thoroughly, paying close attention to the details beyond the title.
2. Understand company organizational structures to envision potential career progression within a company.
3. Align personal life goals with career aspirations to optimize life and career satisfaction.
Transcript
What did you do in undergrad to set you up for success in your career?
During undergrad, I feel I did a good job looking into the types of careers I envisioned myself in. This included examining the positions offered, their pay, and actually reading job descriptions.
In the early stages of applying for student positions or internships, I noticed we tend to focus solely on the title, believing that's what matters. However, a lot of job titles have become more elevated than we might think.
Learning about the organizational structure of companies is also very helpful. It allows you to consider how you can move up within a company and position.
Some people prefer moving from company to company to grow and advance, while others believe staying within the same company is beneficial. As an undergrad, it's important to explore these options.
Familiarizing yourself with this can greatly help with your interview process and decisions after graduation. It helps you decide which company you want to work at and align your life goals with your career. This ensures you're optimizing your life and getting the most out of it. This is something very valuable to do during undergrad.