Significant Career Lesson From A Creator And Founder At The SHE Mark
Sterling, a 13-year career veteran, emphasizes that every job, "no matter how small or frustrating," contributes to their current success; this cumulative experience, built by learning from each role, uniquely prepared them for their current position as Creator & Founder at The SHE Mark.
Career Development, Overcoming Challenges, Resilience, Motivational Stories, Practical
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Sterling Champion
Creator & Founder
The SHE Mark
Tufts University, 2012
N/A
Biology & Related Sciences
Nonprofit, Foundations & Grantmaking, Advertising, Communications & Marketing
Entrepreneurship and Business Owner
Disabled
Video Highlights
1. Every job, no matter how small or frustrating, contributes to future career success.
2. Don't be discouraged by disliked jobs; focus on skill development and learning.
3. The culmination of past work experiences prepares you for future opportunities.
Transcript
What's one lesson you've learned that's proven significant in your career?
Being roughly 13 years into my career, the biggest thing I've learned is that every single job I've had plays a role in what I'm currently doing. No job, no matter how small or frustrating it was at the time, was a waste.
It's easy to get caught up in the mindset of "I hate this job," or "This sucks, it's not what I want to be doing." But as long as you are learning something or working on a skill you don't currently have, it will serve you in the future.
Everything I've ever worked on, the culmination of that, has really prepared me for where I am today. I don't think I would be able to do what I do right now had I not had all of the jobs I had in the past.
So, trust that the job you're in, even if you don't like it or it's not perfect, or even if it's not in the industry you want to work in, take what you can from it. It will 100% lead you to and also help you out in whatever your future career success looks like.