What A Title Metadata Analyst At NBCUniversal Wishes They Had Known Before Entering The Media Industry
Tanya, a Title Metadata Analyst at NBCUniversal, wished professors had emphasized the importance of reciprocally analyzing interviewers during job hunting, stating, "analyze the person, the manager, whoever's interviewing you." This proactive approach, learned through experience with "toxic managers" and negative environments, highlights the value of selectivity in choosing employers for a positive work environment.
Job Search, Toxic Work Environments, Interview Skills, Career Development, Workplace Culture
Advizer Information
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
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Tanya Cortez
Title Metadata Analyst
NBCUniversal
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
California State University, Los Angeles
Entertainment, Music & Arts
Arts, Entertainment & Media, Manufacturing, Operations & Supply Chain
Operations and Project Management
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. Analyze the interviewer during the interview process to assess whether it is a suitable work environment
2. Be selective when choosing a job and don't be afraid to ask questions about the work environment and expectations
3. Toxic work environments exist, and it's important to identify red flags during the interview process to avoid them
Transcript
What have you learned about this role that you wish someone had told you before you entered the industry?
One of the things I wish my professors had told us is to analyze the person interviewing you more during job interviews. I know it's you who is being analyzed to see if you can do the job.
However, they never told us we should also analyze them. I've worked with toxic managers and in toxic environments. When you go into an interview, it's about you and your skills, but you should also make sure you want to work with them.
There have been internships where they made me run errands. I also worked at an advertising company that was a toxic environment. I wish I had asked the right questions about how they do things or what exactly was expected of me.
So, one of the things I wish my professors had told us is to be more selective when it comes to job hunting. I've encountered toxic people, but I eventually found the right people to work with.
When you find a good environment, it makes a whole lot of difference. I wish my professors had told us to be more selective when job hunting.
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