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Informational Interviews
Allison Cave, Maria Garcia, Olivia Lam, Anthony Hernandez, Sofia Ayad
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Summary
We plan to present multiple industry professionals opinions on the following topics:
- Glassdoor Reviews
- College Background
- Skills (for interviews)
- Salary Negotiation
Additionally, each member will present 1-2 of their favorite professionals they interviewed.
Professionals and Their Mentors
72%
of our professionals stated that they previously had a mentor or that they still do.
Glass Door Reviews
Employee Reviews for 5 Companies
44%
48%
8%
Obtained a degree that was applicable to their job.
44%
48%
8%
Obtained a degree that was applicable to their job.
44%
Obtained a degree that is not applicable to their job.
48%
8%
Obtained a degree that was applicable to their job.
44%
Obtained a degree that is not applicable to their job.
48%
8%
Did not obtain a degree.
01
Jason McCormick
"There is no book to success, just do your best and learn"
Show enthusiasm! Breathe deeply and say what you came to say.
Jason McCormick's Job Timeline
In every company, he served as a co-founder, started from nothing, or lead marketing.
2017
2004
1990
TrustMe Vodka
Utopia Optics
No Fear
2007
1994
Monster Energy
SPY
Jason McCormick's Background and Advice
Interview Advice
Salary Negotiation
College Background
- Find a job with a referral from someone
- Use Networking
- Trust your gut
- Will you love the position? Life is too short to hate your job.
- Culture Fit!
- CSUSM Graduate
- Ethics Degree
- Attended University of Pittsburg to travel
- Took classes in over 10 countries
- Apply to things that are "out of your league"
- If you get an offer you like accept graciously.
- If someone comes after you, ask for a TON
- If you are not going to love your job, don't accept- no matter the salary.
No Fear Sales Skyrocket
02
Julie Pastor
"Never stop interviewing, just because you love your job doesn't mean there isn't better"
Julie Pastor's Advice
Interview Advice
Salary Negotiation
College Background
- Research your interviewer!
- Ask about the culture!
- Always be honest, just because you don't meet every box, doesn't mean you won't land the job
- San Diego State University, Bachelor's in Marketing, started as a Political Science Major
- Follow your degree, but learn everything!
- Research similar positions first!
- Match your input to your output!
- Money is always uncomfortable!
Allison's Key Takeaways
03
Didi Truong-Evans
"Be bold. Do not be afraid to fail"
Didi Truong-Evan's Advice
Interview Advice
College Background
Salary Negotiation
- Be open to learning new skills
- Be open to change!
- Always have questions to ask!
- University of Redlands,
- Major in Nuero Science, Minor in Psychology
- Any path you choose to take, follow it to your next steps.
- Research similar positions
- Don't let yourself down!
- Make sure to show your achievements on paper!
04
Rick Rungaitis
"Take advantage of any internship opportunities!"
Rick Rungaitis' Advice
Interview Advice
College Background
Salary Negotiation
- Ask the Interviewer..
- Check the Culture
- Drake University
- BA in Journalism and Mass Communication
- Research Similar Positions
- Communicate your value
- Be confident with your requests.
Maria's Key Takeaways
05
Mary Savoy
"Success in your career isn’t always about following a straight path"
Mary Savoy's Job Timeline
2017
Associate Director, Marketing, Medication Management Solutions BD
2004
2014
1997
Director, Strategic Marketing Cardinal Health
Global Clinical Marketing Director Sotera Wireless
Surgical Sales Hill-Rom
2008
2001
2015
Director of Marketing; Healthcare IT Sales Executive CareFushion
Sr. Project Manager Alaris Medical Systems
Consultant Savoy Healthcare Consulting
Mary Savoy's Advice
Interview Advice
College Background
Salary Negotiation
- Have good communication skills
- Be a quick thinker
- If looking to go into marketing job, be able to understand upstream and downstream marketing
- Be yourself
- Bachelor's Degree in Health Science at the University of Holy Cross
- Realized she didn't want to pursue nursing longterm, so then went to sales post grad
- Took courses in Marketing to further expand her knowledge and got certifications
- Don't except jobs on the spot, really think about and do your research before
- If salary is a non-negotiable, ask for more vacations, sick days, or stocks
06
Rachael Hopkins
"Build your career by embracing learning at every step, asking questions, and seeking guidance from those who inspire you"
Rachael Hopkins' Job Timeline
1998
2006
2022
Project Engineer Manager & Environmental Engineer Procter & Gamble Inc.
2013
Associate Brand Development Marketing Manager Unilever
Product Marketing Manager HP
Principal R E Hopkins Consulting Inc.
2008
2003
2022
Market Development Specialist Dow Chemical
Supply Chain Manager Mars
Project Marketing Manager Acute Care Pharmaceticals
Rachael Hopkins' Advice
Interview Advice
College Background
Salary Negotiation
- Show your interest in the company and ask questions about it
- Position yourself as a candidate who will bring fresh perspectives and constructive ideas
- Be confident and don't doubt your skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University
- Worked as an engineer and then went to get her Master of Business Administration at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business
- Know your worth, don't sell yourself short
- Stay informed about the economy, industry trends, and competitive salary
- Show your enthusiasm for the job and the company, employers would be more inclined to meet your request
Olivia's Key Takeaways
07
Ken Derrett
"You don't get ahead without putting the effort in"
Ken Derrett's Job Timeline
He has spent his whole career working in the marketing industry.
1995
2017-
1978
National Basketball Association
Ken Derrett and Associates
Canadian Football League
2001
1988
San Diego Chargers
Labatt Breweries of Canada
Ken Derrett's Advice
Interview Advice
Salary Negotiation
College Background
- Laurentian University Graduate
- Bachelor of Commerce in Sports Administration Degree
- Honorary Doctorate in Sports Administration
- Show confidence
- Be a good listerner
- Demonstrate a desire to learn
- Ask them questions about the organization
- Be able to tell your story
- Do your homework.
- Know what someone at your level makes
- Know what skills you have vs what they are looking for
- Know your worth
- Have connections that can help you
08
Rob Weinberg
"Don't ever sell yourself cheap"
Rob Weinberg's Job Timeline
He has worked as both a marketer and as a writter.
2019-
1996-
Write Away Books
MarketBuilding Team
2022-
2006
The Coast News Group
The San Diego Union Tribune
Professionals Advice
Interview Advice
Salary Negotiation
College Background
- Be able to speak well
- Be able to tell a story
- Be able to think on your feet
- Be able to explain why they should chose you
- Graduated from The George Washington University
- Got a Bachelers in Political Science
- Also Graduated from New York University
- Got a Post-Graduate degree in Direct Marketing
- Don't sell yourself cheap
- Know your realistic value
- If the offer is insulting... walk away
- Know your worth, but be flexible
Anthony's Key Takeaways
09
Alejandro Sandoval
"It's not about thinking outside the box. Think inside, but from a different perspective."
Alejandro's Career Timeline
After graduating from art school in 2022, he shifted his focus toward games and became a Co-Founder in under 2 years.
2024
2022
2012
Gamers Home
LXiA
Prudential
2024
2015
ATX Game Makers
Allstate
Alejandro's Advice
Interview Advice
Salary Negotiation
College Background
- Do your due diligence in advance
- Prepare yourself for negotiating
- Take your time to think
- Leave no room for gaps in information
- ArtCenter College of Design
- BA in Illustration
- Art Studies at Santiago CC
- Studied Acting in Fremont
- Completed various art courses at Brainstorm School
- Assistant to Warren Chang
- Know your self-worth
- Research the benefits
- Don't accept instantly