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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Saint Joseph High School
Bachelor's Degree
Chemical Engineering
Texas A&M UniversityKingsville
Graduate Degree
Business Administration and Management, General
University of HoustonVictoria
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be an Operations Manager (Chemical Engineer):
Bachelor's Degree: Chemical Engineering
Graduate Degree: Business Administration and Management, General
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Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Peers:
I have been rejected by companies when starting out because of no experience. But I did not let that discourage me from continuing to apply to other companies.
How I responded:
Rejection is part of the process. You may have to interview with many companies and face many rejections. Do not let that get you down. The more interviews you do, the better you can prepare yourself for future one.
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
I went to local community college the first year to take the Basics. This saved money. Take courses that apply to your degree. Apply for scholarships. Also, get summer jobs to help pay.