How Identity Has Influenced A Data Specialist's Career At California Department Of Justice
Being a first-generation college student presented challenges for Vikram, who "had to figure stuff out on [their] own" without much parental guidance, and learned to navigate this by talking to people and asking questions; this challenge didn't stop them, as Vikram was motivated by the goal to "succeed in this career and help [their] parents and family," pushing boundaries and working hard.
First-Generation Student, Career Navigation, Self-Reliance, Resilience, Motivation
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Vikram Saroay
Data Specialist
CA Department of Justice
Sac State
MBA from WGU
Engineering - Electrical
Government & Public Sector, Justice, Public Order & Safety
Data and Analytics
Video Highlights
1. Navigating career as a first-generation student involves figuring things out independently due to lack of parental guidance with college experience.
2. Overcoming challenges through communication and self-reliance is crucial for first-generation students to succeed in their careers.
3. Maintaining a strong goal, such as supporting family, can help first-generation students push through obstacles and achieve career success.
Transcript
As someone who identifies as a first-generation student, how has that impacted how you've navigated your career?
It was challenging at first. As a first-generation college student, I kind of had to figure things out on my own.
I didn't have much guidance from my parents, just because they never had experience with that. So, one of the things I really had to work on was talking to people and learning how to do things. I was just figuring stuff out on my own.
Even after graduation, it was still kind of a tough thing. But because it was tough, it didn't really stop me. I kept going because I knew I had to push my boundaries and work hard so I could really succeed in this career and help my parents and family. I had that goal in mind, and that didn't let the challenge stop me.