Significant Career Lesson From a Head of Academic Sales at BoodleBox.ai
Zach from BoodleBox.ai emphasizes the importance of saying "yes" to opportunities, regardless of perceived skill gaps, because "hard skills you can do." Their diverse experience as an engineer and salesman after graduating demonstrates that the ability to communicate effectively is now a universally valuable asset that allows one to pursue various roles, so job descriptions should not be intimidating.
Career Exploration, Job Search, Communication, Entry-Level, Actionable Tips
Advizer Information
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Job Title
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Undergrad
Grad Programs
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Zach Kinzler
Head of Academic Sales Strategies
BoodleBox.ai
University of San Diego
Master of Science in Business Analytics
Engineering - Industrial
Education, Technology
Sales and Client Management
Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. Say yes to opportunities, even if they seem outside your comfort zone.
2. Hard skills can be learned; communication skills are key to success in any role.
3. Don't let job descriptions intimidate you; focus on your ability to communicate and adapt.
Transcript
What is one lesson that you have learned that has proven significant in your career so far?
Easy. Say yes, no matter what it is. That's the number one thing.
I've learned a lot. I've had a bunch of different jobs in the last year even. I graduated from grad school last year and I've worked as an engineer, a machine learning engineer, and a salesman, which is funny.
Those are three completely different things. Say yes. Hard skills you can do. Anyone can do anything now. Don't let a job description scare you away in any way, shape, or form.
If you can communicate with others, you can do anything now, literally. So that is the one lesson I've learned: say yes.