823 Advizers
Stephanie
Sr. Human Resources Manager
Precision Construction Services
Cal Poly - SLO
Q1Career path
Networking
Resilience
Career Development
4:24
"Getting injured and having to pivot really taught me a lot about resiliency."
Q2Main responsibilities
Recruitment
Onboarding
Employee Relations
2:51
"HR touches every single aspect of an employee's lifecycle at a company from even before they're an employee"
Q3Day in the life
Recruiting
Employee Relations
Benefits Management
1:20
"If you think of the life cycle of an employee, HR touches all aspects of that."
Q4Most important skills - role
Empathy
Communication
Patience
2:17
"The two most important skills for any HR person are empathy and patience."
Q5Favorite parts - role
Business Management
Recruiting
Human Resources
1:06
"as a small business with one person in the HR function, my reach is really expansive, which keeps it really interesting for me."
Q6Biggest challenge - role
Communication
People Management
Teamwork
1:45
"People are the best part and the most challenging part of my role."
Q7Favorite parts - industry
Diversity and Inclusion
Technological Advancement
Industry Impact
2:15
"Technology is forcing construction to change. With the change in empowerment in technology also comes a more diverse perspective in construction."
Q8Who thrives in industry
Proactive
Project Management
Detail-oriented
1:17
"The people who thrive in the construction industry are those that are detail oriented and proactive."
Q9Wish known before - industry
Problem-Solving
Project Management
Communication
2:05
"getting out into the field as early on and as often as possible."
Q10Entry-level positions
Human Resources
Construction Management
Entry-Level Positions
1:32
"There's an entire business that supports those who are out in the field."
Q11Significant lesson - career
Teamwork
Proactive
Problem-Solving
0:54
"Never say, that's not my job. Do what needs to be done, even if it's not your responsibility."
Q12College ideas for success
Leadership
Management
Human Resources
1:08
"Navigating the dynamics between sorority sisters is wonderful, but not always easy. Because I was in that leadership role and took on that responsibility, it really set me up for success."
Q13How identity impacted career
Work-Life Balance
Navigating Corporate America
Challenges for Working Mothers
2:31
"it's not just learning how to raise your children, it's how to be a working mother in corporate America."