I had the pleasure of meeting Humber Alumni and current students tonight at the Humber Café round table discussions. I had the opportunity to hear and ask questions about their career path journey, gained valuable advice, and expand my knowledge about business industries.
Here are my key takeaways:
- Find out what you’re good at. Own what you do and own who you are.
- Test your limits; don’t be afraid to try what’s out there.
- Have the courage to reinvent yourself.
- Don’t sell yourself short. Have confidence in yourself.
- Look at the long haul of your goals and keep building.
- When applying for opportunities, find ways to highlight yourself and stand out from others.
- Title means nothing until you can influence others and gain their trust and respect.
- Everything you learn along the way is a stepping stone to another opportunity; pay attention to your transferrable skills.
- A career path is not a straight destination, it has crossroads and detours; it requires a combination of skills you’ve gained from every experience.
I would like to thank Stephanie Williams, Michael Ballard, Deren Hasip, Joe Costa, Bruce Goldie, Lanny Barcelos, RaDeana Montgomery, Humber Café organizers, and Ten Thousand Coffees for such an insightful evening.
Alexandra Belen 