Kiera Young, Director of Operations
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Kiera has advanced very quickly in her career, becoming a Director of a Business Unit in only five years. It may not work as quickly for you, but you can learn a lot from what she did.
Kiera wanted to pursue a management career and from the advice she got, decided that getting an engineering degree would provide a good base and leave her options open in case she found that management wasn't for her.
After getting her engineering degree, she completed a Continuing Education program in Management. This added to her skills and showed her superiors that she was motivated.
If she does go on to get her MBA, it will boost her career even further. Meanwhile, her designation as a Professional Engineer, leaves her options open.