College Experiences That Helped a Global Diversity and Talent Leader at a Technology Company Succeed
Teobesta's undergraduate experience focused on actively seeking "leadership opportunities," developing this crucial skill through involvement in organizations like a sorority and the Ethiopian and Eritrean student union. This consistent pursuit of challenging roles, described as "sharpening metal against metal," directly contributed to their success as a Global Diversity and Inclusion Leader and Americas Talent Acquisition Leader.
Leadership, Networking, Career Development, Extracurricular Activities, Higher Education
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Teobesta Ashenafi
Global Diversity and Inclusion Leader and Americas Talent Acquisition Leader
Global Technology and Measurement Insight Company
UC Davis
N/A
Biology & Related Sciences
Electronics & Semiconductors, Technology
Human Resources (HR)
Took Out Loans, Immigrant, Greek Life Member, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Actively seek leadership roles in student organizations or clubs.
2. Create your own opportunities if none exist that align with your interests (e.g., founding a student union).
3. Continuously refine leadership skills through practical experience and challenges.
Transcript
What did you do in your undergrad to set you up for success in your career?
So, again, I made a big shift. Ultimately, in my undergrad, I continued to put myself in leadership opportunities and roles. This was through my sorority, and also through the Ethiopian and Eritrean student union that I co-founded at UC Davis.
I was consistently finding leadership opportunities so that I could refine that skill for myself. That act of finding ways to sharpen metal against metal will always help. So that's what I would recommend.