College Experiences That Helped An Account Executive At Route Succeed
Travis, an Account Executive at Route, credits hard work as the key to their success, noting that a rigorous mechanical engineering degree and a demanding part-time job requiring 16-18 hour days on campus "proved to [them] that [they] were able to work hard". This dedication, the interviewee believes, will continue to pay dividends throughout their career.
Hard work ethic, Time management, Resilience, Dedication, Discipline
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Travis Robinson
Account Executive
Route
Brigham Young University- Idaho
n/a
Engineering - Mechanical
Technology
Sales and Client Management
Honors Student, Pell Grant Recipient
Video Highlights
1. Hard work and dedication are crucial for success. Travis's experience of balancing a demanding engineering degree with a part-time job demonstrates the importance of perseverance and commitment.
2. Time management skills are essential. Travis's rigorous schedule of working and studying long hours highlights the need for effective time management to succeed in a challenging academic and professional environment.
3. Practical experience is valuable. While not explicitly stated, Travis's experience working while studying likely provided him with practical skills and experience relevant to his current career, demonstrating the value of seeking opportunities to gain hands-on experience during college
Transcript
What did you do in undergrad to set you up for success in your career?
Honestly, nothing replaces working hard, especially in mechanical engineering. It's definitely one of the harder degrees to pursue, perhaps not the absolute hardest, but it was tough.
I also worked throughout college. For a while, I was waking up at 3:00 AM for my custodial job on campus, starting at 4:00 AM and working until 7:00 AM. Then I would head straight to my first engineering class at 7:45 AM.
I was usually on campus until 8:00 PM or 9:00 PM, spending 16 to 18 hours a day there doing homework, attending classes, and working.
To me, the best thing you can teach yourself is that you are capable of working hard. If you can create opportunities to prove that, it will pay dividends throughout your life.
Whether it's through exercising, school, or work, I believe that just working hard has been the best thing I did to set myself up for success. I'm only a few years into my career, but hopefully, it will continue to be beneficial.