Significant Career Lesson From a Career Counselor at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
The most significant lesson learned by the career counselor is the importance of "relationships," noting how impactful positive coworker, manager, and student relationships are on career happiness and success. Investing in these relationships leads to greater job satisfaction, even when faced with challenges like long hours or lower pay.
Relationships, Mentorship, Networking, Career Satisfaction, Work-Life Balance
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Travis Raynaud
Career Counselor
California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo
California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo
Masters in Counseling and Guidance for Higher Education
Psychology
Coaching, Speaking & Writing, Education
Education
Pell Grant Recipient, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Transfer Student, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Strong relationships are crucial for career success and job satisfaction. Positive relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and clients significantly impact overall experience.
2. Investing in relationships with colleagues, mentors, and clients leads to a more positive and fulfilling career, even if it means working longer hours or accepting less pay.
3. Seek out a supportive manager or mentor, and work with students who are genuinely engaged and want to utilize the services provided
Transcript
Q11: Significant lesson - career
What is one lesson that you've learned that's proven significant in your career?
One lesson I've learned, and it's the biggest one, is the importance of relationships.
By relationships, I mean how impactful your career can be, either positively or negatively, based on the connections you have with your coworkers, your director, manager, supervisor, and the individuals you support.
So, the biggest lesson is to invest in those relationships. Find coworkers you can trust, problem-solve with, and dialogue with. Find a supportive manager who can mentor you. If you're a career counselor at a college, find a population of students who are engaged and genuinely want to utilize your services.
When you feel that authentic connection with the people you work with, you're more inclined to be happier, even if you work long hours, aren't paid exceptionally well, or have to stay late for evening events. You'll enjoy the people you work with, love the students you're supporting, and have a great boss. That's a big one for sure.