Oct 03 2024 30 mins
Navigating College and Careers: Insights from Quincey Hettinger
In this episode of College and Career Ready, host Sonia Cacique interviews Quincey, a resilient individual who successfully transitioned from high school to college and then into a fulfilling career at PepsiCo. Quincey shares her journey from entering college undecided and utilizing resources such as clubs, career development classes, and real-world networking to find her career path. She discusses the importance of exploring interests, leveraging connections, and being patient with self-assessment to build a successful career. Quincey also provides advice for students facing challenges in their career journey, emphasizing resilience and proactive networking.
00:00 Introduction to College and Career Ready Podcast
00:35 Meet Quincey: From Undecided Major to Career Success
01:17 Quincey's High School Journey and College Decision
05:30 Exploring Majors and Career Development in College
06:32 Navigating College Clubs and Career Choices
13:43 Quincey's Post-College Career Path
19:39 Overcoming Career Challenges and Finding the Right Fit
26:31 Final Thoughts and Words of Encouragement
28:43 Closing Remarks and How to Connect
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