823 Advizers
Amir
Associate Director, Digital Media Optimization
Top-3 US Pharma Company
Yeshiva University, 2014
N/A
Q1Career path
Career Development
Networking
Overcoming Challenges
3:49
"hard work, networking, using my friends for advice and creating a mentor helped a lot."
Q2Main responsibilities
Project Management
Data Analysis
Communication
2:03
"building a quality product as quickly as we can, um, and, and at scale."
Q3Day in the life
Teamwork
Communication
Project Management
2:58
"as you continue to progress in your career, you're gonna get more autonomy, but it comes with trust and it comes with building relationship with your boss."
Q4Most important skills - role
Communication
Project Management
Data Analysis
3:16
"Empathy, knowing not to say something that may derail a meeting, and emotional intelligence are arguably more important."
Q5Favorite parts - role
Data Analysis
Teamwork
Leadership
1:11
"I'd say, the people are the thing I enjoy most. I'd rather shovel dirt with good people than work on something really cool and flashy with bad people."
Q6Biggest challenge - role
Teamwork
Communication
Project Management
2:49
"In a large organization, the projects you're working on don't move as fast and get blocked up more easily than in a smaller company."
Q7Favorite parts - industry
Pharmaceutical Industry
Digital Marketing
Data Analysis
2:32
"knowing that we're helping patients and improving their lives. That's a really good thing that I'm doing."
Q8Who thrives in industry
Motivation
Accountability
Drive
1:49
"I think you need experience. Um, I think you need drive. I think you need motivation, accountability, those are the things that will allow you to thrive anywhere."
Q9Wish known before - industry
Influence
Leadership
Communication
2:07
"your opinion actually has an impact. People are gonna listen to you, and people take action and take time to do whatever you're going to say."
Q10Entry-level positions
Career Opportunities
Entry-Level Positions
Internships
0:59
"If you're just graduating, I'd say internships are a great option."
Q11Significant lesson - career
Honesty and Transparency
Problem-Solving
Accountability
1:48
"When you make a mistake, be totally honest and upfront about it. People will respect you more than if you try to hide it."
Q12College ideas for success
Internship Experience
Networking
Marketing
1:45
"Internship experience is the best thing that'll help."
Q13How identity impacted career
Advocacy for Religious Diversity
Work-Life Integration
Religious Observances in the Workplace
1:50
"being an advocate for those people, because their right to take off for a holiday, whether it's two days or three days or be with their family or practice, whatever it is, is also my right."