This episode centers around an interview with Kevin, a product manager at Microsoft in Seattle, highlighting his unconventional journey from studying English literature to a career in data analysis and product management. The interview explores Kevin's high school and university experiences, including his decision to retake his high school exams and his initial misgivings about his English major, which ultimately led him to pursue a master's in marketing. He shares his career progression, emphasizing how an initial interest in traditional marketing surprisingly led him into data analysis, culminating in his current role as a product manager.
The interviewer, 宫师姐Chelsea, also outlines her "Beyond the Gaokao" project's goal: to gather diverse personal stories from individuals who have made significant life choices after high school and college, offering valuable insights for current students. Ultimately, the text presents a narrative of adaptability, self-discovery, and embracing unexpected opportunities in one's professional path.
Originally posted on WeChat公众号 @breakbarriers 《8号分享:文科复读生,从英语文学到数据分析到产品经理》
And 宫师姐Chelsea's blog
https://www.becomingchelsea.com/post/8%E5%8F%B7%E5%88%86%E4%BA%AB%EF%BC%9A%E6%96%87%E7%A7%91%E5%A4%8D%E8%AF%BB%E7%94%9F%EF%BC%8C%E4%BB%8E%E8%8B%B1%E8%AF%AD%E6%96%87%E5%AD%A6%E5%88%B0%E6%95%B0%E6%8D%AE%E5%88%86%E6%9E%90%E5%88%B0%E4%BA%A7%E5%93%81%E7%BB%8F%E7%90%86