ROCS Grad Staffing Podcast: Your Major Doesn’t Define You with Aishwarya Nagy

Tune in to this episode as I chat with Aishwarya Nagy who shares her fascinating journey from studying criminology and pre-law at George Mason University to landing a role at Google in a completely different field.

We discuss her experiences as a student, a ROCStar Intern, her early career struggles, and the pivotal moments that led her to where she is today. From internships to her first job at a small nonprofit, Aishwarya candidly discusses the challenges she faced and how she navigated through them.

Discover how Aishwarya's hunger for knowledge, willingness to take risks, and commitment to learning propelled her career forward. She shares valuable insights on building relationships, embracing rejection as an opportunity for growth, and finding success in unexpected places.

Whether you're considering a career change or looking for inspiration to pursue your passions, Aishwarya's story is sure to resonate with you. Listen in to learn how she turned setbacks into stepping stones and embraced the journey of self-discovery and professional growth.

I hope that you enjoy this candid conversation with Aishwarya! If so, please leave us a review wherever you are listening and share this episode with others you know who are just "Leaving the Nest."

Key Takeaways: 

• Transitioning Between Fields is common and okay!
• Networking and Building Relationships: the key to career growth‍
• Gaps in Knowledge: It's okay to admit to them and seek opportunities to learn.‍
• Taking Risks: why it's important to be willing to take risks and explore new avenues‍
• Rejection is not the end but an opportunity to learn and grow.

Thanks again for listening to Leaving the Nest. To find your next job, visit us at ROCS Grad Staffing. If you are a business in need of help staffing entry-level positions in your office, please reach out to Kathleen directly at Kathleen@rocsjobs.com. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please call Kathleen at 703-579-6677.

Resources:

• ‍ROCS Grad Staffing‍
• Listen to Leaving The Nest Podcast ‍
• jobscan.co

Connect with Kathleen:

• ‍Kathleen@rocsjobs.com‍
• LinkedIn 
• Call: 571-446-2819

Connect with Aishwarya:

• ‍‍‍LinkedIn