Most Important Skills For an Industry Relations Manager at UCLA
Effective communication tailored to diverse audiences and utilizing accessible tools are crucial skills for job seekers, according to Stella, a UCLA Industry Relations Manager. Maintaining organization, promptness, and self-awareness—including knowing one's work style and prioritizing breaks—"to remember the reason that you're there"—are also essential for success in a demanding university environment.
Communication, Organization, Time Management, Self-Awareness, Resource Management
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. Effective communication tailored to diverse audiences is crucial.
2. Utilizing accessible tools to maintain relationships and gather data on industry and student trends is essential.
3. Staying organized, prioritizing tasks, and understanding one's work style are key to success and preventing burnout.
Transcript
What skills are most important for job bikers?
Communication is definitely key. Being able to communicate effectively and tailor to the different needs and interests of a wide range of constituents is really important. Using accessible tools and resources to maintain these relationships and collect data on current industry and student trends is critical in making sure we serve these populations as best we can.
It's also important to stay organized and maintain structure. Preparation for any changes that occur throughout the day, and being able to optimize those resources, is crucial.
Being prompt and staying on top of emails is important because many things can pile up. This is especially true in a university environment with so many different constituents. It's easy to forget things, so making sure you have a planner is helpful.
Tailoring things that fit your personality and work style is also really important. Understanding yourself, how you work, and what works best for you is key.
Taking breaks and not overwhelming yourself, and not being on autopilot, can prevent exhaustion. Remembering the reason you're there and what you're passionate about can help keep you motivated throughout the day.