Favorite Parts of Being an Industry Relations Manager at UCLA
Stella's favorite aspect of her Industry Relations Manager role at UCLA is its "dynamic nature," where "no one day is the same," allowing for continuous networking with employers and supporting student career aspirations. This, coupled with the opportunities for professional growth within UCLA—where Stella is also pursuing an MBA—provides a fulfilling and motivating career experience.
Networking, Career Development, Higher Education, Relationship Building, Dynamic Work Environment
Advizer Information
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
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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. Dynamic and varied daily tasks: No two days are the same, offering consistent opportunities for growth and learning.
2. Building connections and supporting students: The role involves networking with employers and helping students find meaningful career opportunities, which provides a sense of purpose.
3. UCLA's diverse career development pathways: The position is situated within UCLA, offering numerous internal career development opportunities and a positive work environment.
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your current role?
My favorite thing about my current role is definitely its dynamic nature. As I mentioned earlier, no two days are the same.
I also enjoy consistently making new connections with employers while helping students find meaningful opportunities. These opportunities support their aspirations and professional development goals.
This helps me find a sense of fulfillment and purpose in my day-to-day work. Being able to grow my connections and learn something new every day keeps me motivated.
I've always wanted to work at UCLA for the rest of my career, especially now that I'm doing my MBA there. Knowing how many different pathways there are for career development makes it an amazing place to work.
It's a great opportunity to grow and develop yourself in a dynamic environment.