Early Career Insights and Diverse HR Experiences with Jenna Eichberg.
In this episode of the Built by People podcast, sponsored by Previ, host interviews Jenna, an HR executive, who shares her unique career journey and passion for HR.
Jenna discusses how her upbringing and early experiences in different organizations and internships shaped her career path. She emphasizes the importance of understanding business strategy for HR leaders and talks about her education at Cornell, which offered her valuable exposure to diverse HR practices.
Jenna also elaborates on Alert Media's Aspire program, which prepares emerging leaders before they step into managerial roles. She describes herself as a 'skill collector,' advocating for diverse career experiences in HR.
Jenna offers advice on navigating career paths authentically, the significance of mentoring and paying it forward, and leveraging HR networks to solve challenges.
She concludes by encouraging HR professionals to connect and learn from each other to succeed in their careers.
00:00 Introduction to the Built by People Podcast
00:16 Sponsorship Message from Previ
00:45 Jenna's Career Journey in HR
05:20 Early Influences and Career Decisions
08:02 Alert Media's Aspire Program
09:52 The Importance of Diverse HR Experiences1
2:36 Navigating Authentic Career Paths in HR
14:56 Mentoring and Developing Emerging HR Talent
17:35 Parting Advice for the HR Community
18:40 Conclusion and Farewell
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