Employees Are Calling This Course Career Therapy and You Could Try It

Employees Are Calling This Curse Career Therapy and You Could Try It Kimberly Carrieri and Alessa Serda may have entirely different jobs at Dell, but they have one thing in common theyve both attended Dells Managing Success Now (MSN) program and they both rave about it.Carrieri, senior manager, Americas Resource Skills Management Theater Lead, says the course taught her to live her life with intention and purpose, and elend by default. Serda, a strategy consultant, loved the program because it welches applicable, inclusive, and impactful. Dell is Hiring Browse Opportunities.Its no surprise that Dell offers such a game-changing course. The company is fiercely committed bedrngnis only to social missions like bettering the environment and giving back to communities but also to improving the lives of its own employees.Carrieri and Serda recently checked in with Fairygodboss to share with us what, exactly, that kind of employer support looks like. How long have you been in your current role, and what were you doing previously?KC I have been in my current role,senior manager, Americas Resource Skills Management Theater Lead,for slightly over 2.5 years. Prior this role, I welches the ASD Lead for Mid-Atl/SE.Kimberly CarrieriAS Ive been a strategy consultant for a little over one year I was previously the Organizational Analyst for our Pure Play Services BU.You recently attended Dells Managing Success Now (MSN). Whats the fruchtwein memorable piece of career advice youve received there?KC When meeting with Executive Leadership Be Brief, Be Bold, Be Gone.AS Live life by design not by default.What learning from MSN have you applied in your personal life?KC Live with intention and purpose, and not by default.AS Ive made sure to take time for self-care. This means lots of music without it, Im not bringing my best to both my career nor my personal life.Ive also learned/am learning to focus on what I can control, followed by what I can influence, instead of whats out o f my control.Would you encourage other women to attend MSN? YES In 3 sentences or less, why?KC Yes This course was like career therapy. We took a look at ourselves, got outside of our comfort zones, and felt safe to speak to various issues personally and professionally that can halt success. The number one reason Id recommend it is that it made me feel like I wasnt alone with the challenges that women in the workplace face.AS YesThe environment is incredibly inclusive and safe, allowing you to bring real situations and problems to the table.You will be able to identify detracting behaviors that may be inhibiting your definition of success and the course provides you with tools to overcome those behaviors.What 3 words sum up the MSN experience for you?KC Collaborative, therapeutic and motivating.AS Applicable, inclusive and impactful.Whats the most unique or interesting aspect of your job or Dell?KC We work hard, play hard and act like family. It doesnt matter who you are or what you do here.AS As an internal consultant, every project is different, allowing me to continuously grow and stretch.Whats something you think most people (perhaps even current employees) dont know about Dell that you think they should?KC We may not see eye to eye all the time, but we have each others back no matter what. I would say this isnt a job for us its an extension of family and that culture is seen across the company. We take our culture code very seriously, from how we treat our customers to how we treat each other.AS Our2020 Legacy of Good Plan.At a high level, this is Dells commitment to improving our supply chain, bettering our environment, giving back to our communities, and providing a great place to work for its employees. The program is outstanding and probably best in class.Whats something youre especially good at work?KC Managing through politics and red tape.What are you trying to improve on?KC The mystical idea of work-life balance.AS Professionally, I continually t ry to improve my framing and storytelling skills.Whats the one career move youve made that youre most proud of?KC Attending school while my daughter was ages 2-4 to attain my MBA. It wasnt easy, but it tischset me up for the next role I applied for within the company. It was a sacrifice of my time as I was still a full-time employee, a mom and a wife but so worth it.What do you love most about your job or about working at Dell?KC Rewarding and recognizing the teams, no matter their roles, for the contributions they make. We have a great system to recognize each other, as well as quarterly rewards globally.AS The 2020 Legacy of Good PlanAlessa SerdaWho is/was the most influential person in your life and why?KC My Dad. He taught me to be honest, loyal, and to have integrity and confidence in myself that I can do anything I set my mind and energy to.AS My mother. As a single mom, she juggled raising two daughters, a very demanding work environment, and put herself through a MBA progra m.She instilled in her daughters a strong work ethic as well as a family-first mentality.I continue to seek her advice and guidance in all aspects of my life.What was the best quality of the best boss youve ever had?KC A supportive attitude, even when mistakes were made. Taught me everything is a lesson learned. Learn from it, dont repeat it, and share with others what you learned.AS Inspiring.Whats your 1 piece of advice for women who are looking for jobs right now?KC Youre not a special snowflake or unicorn. Dont confuse diversity and inclusion with a free pass to not bust your tail and get promoted or a raise. Your body of WORK is what gets you where you want to goAS Challenge yourself and take the chance.--Fairygodboss is proud to partner with Dell. Find a job there today