Advice I've learnt for generalists like me; I would love to hear yours! ๐
Advice I've learnt for generalists like me; I would love to hear yours! ๐

Hi Elphas!I identify myself as a generalist and in the startup I function in I get to take on a lot of different roles. But at the same time, I find it hard to explain to others who don't work directly with me what I do and often feel like I don't do myself justice -even though I know that I work hard and am a valuable person in my company. I recently received 2 pieces of advice from a 'networking call' that I thought to share:1) Build lots of meaningful relationships - so that these people can vouch for you. Because as someone who usually doesn't get past the application & interview stages (Not from a target school/had big company internships) in most roles I applied for, it's usually the roles where I "show up" or prove my value that actually get me the job/allow my bosses to see the value I bring and later on they can be my cheerleaders.2) Find simple ways to describe what you do (e.g. simple analogies) - I like to describe myself as 'cement between the cracks'. In a past role a co-worker described me as the 'glue that holds the team together' Find one that resonates with you and people can get a better picture of not just your daily tasks but also how you bring value to your team.Besides these, if you have any other words of wisdom or pieces of advice you would like to share for fellow generalists/operators I would love learn from you!! Happy Holidays everyone! ๐
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