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**See what careers are actually like**
Stop guessing your way into a career. Get real, unfiltered insights into what jobs are actually like, so you can find one that fits (and avoid those that don't)
- Emily, Founder & CEO @ Advize

Every "Advizer" answers the same 13 questions about their daily work life, critical skills, entry level job ideas and more. Here's a random Advizer!

Hector

CEO/Founder

OnePlusWe -- Self Employed

University of So. Ca & Cal. State, Long Beach

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hectorbordas/https://www.onepluswe.com/

Over 30 years of experience managing and leading complex politically sensitive projects Leading and implementing organizational, process, and cultural change Building cohesive and focused teams built on trust and achieving results Building strong strategic relationships Managing diverse staff and resources to achieve goals 100s of hours coaching individuals to achieve their career and personal developmental goals!

Coaching, Speaking & Writing

Consulting

Biology & Related Sciences

Engineering - Civil

Q1Career path

Leadership

Career Transition

Executive Coaching

1:51

"I started coaching one-on-one within my company, kind of informally. Then I thought, wow, this guy should be a career."

Q2Main responsibilities

Entrepreneurship

Coaching

Leadership

0:45

"coaching folks. That's my number one thing. That's what I love to do."

Q3Day in the life

Time Management

Executive Leadership

Mindset

1:21

"I'll start my morning because I have to practice what I preach or else I'm not gonna be good."

Q4Most important skills - role

Communication

Listening Skills

Executive/Leadership

1:03

"The most important skill is really listening."

Q5Favorite parts - role

Inspiring

Career Development

Executive/Leadership

0:59

"It was because somehow you were able to influence going in a direction."

Q6Biggest challenge - role

Client Selection

Executive/Leadership

Career Development

1:00

"I really enjoy working with people that challenge me to help them."

Q7Favorite parts - industry

Executive/Leadership

Networking

Communication

0:46

"I'm constantly connecting with people and it's amazing. I have met people from all over the world."

Q8Who thrives in industry

Interpersonal Skills

Listening

Curiosity

1:07

"They have to have a certain level of curiosity about the industry."

Q9Wish known before - industry

Coaching

Service Industry

Client Acquisition

1:16

"It's not about advising, consulting, mentoring, it's about helping people find the answers for themselves."

Q10Entry-level positions

Self-Improvement

Leadership Development

Mentorship

1:08

"Once you're in there, you'll figure it out."

Q11Significant lesson - career

Communication

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

0:58

"Get to know people...at the human level, not surface."

Q12College ideas for success

Teamwork

Leadership

Career Exploration

1:50

"If you can match what you're good at with your passion, that is huge."

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