In a sea of 20,000 applicants, Alexander Smith knew what his next move had to be...
He took to LinkedIn to identify the decision makers and figure out a way to reach them.
Initiative is defined as the power or opportunity to take charge before others do.
From NYU to the Obama White House and everywhere in between, Alexander is a prime example of what you can achieve when you take initiative.
In episode 9 of Work in Progress, Alex goes over his tips on how to maintain balance in the sea of high level internships, college courses, and giving back to the community.
Here are some key takeaways from this week's episode:
⚡️Find a working environment that suits your mental well being and passion⚡️
⚡️Everyone has a different path to a destination⚡️
⚡️Prioritize what is most important to you and create experiences around that⚡️
