2015-2016 HBCU Careers Magazine

HBCU Careers Magazine

The first week of training I was pulled off of that team to assist with the social media group. This is another important life lesson; things don’t always go as planned. How you handle adversity will define your career. Could I have made a fuss? Sure, that was definitely an option. Instead I accepted this new challenge and made the best of it. The work I did with the social media team was rewarding and allowed me to make great contacts across the company. Never stop networking! Once you get your foot in the door, make every effort to meet new people within the organization. Being part of my new group allowed me to volunteer with a diversity committee which has been a wonderful thing. If you have the chance to volunteer for a project or special group; do it! My work with the diversity committee and my relationship with the local recruiter ultimately lead to my current role with T-Mobile. After two years of hard work I finally have a job that I truly love! I’m supporting our field sales recruiters in California and it’s awesome! Starting over my career was one of the hardest things that I ever did, but it was worth it. I have a much better commute and the work I do is very gratifying. Hopefully you’ll gain some value from my story. Good luck as you begin your career and don’t be afraid to take risks!

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