Emre C.

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Junior Sales Engineer

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Ask Questions!!

I know this seems quite obvious, but I have been in many situations where I was in a group with colleagues, talking about a specific technical topic and using all kinds of abbreviations that I didn't know yet. I was afraid to ask, because I didn't want to seem like the dumb one. But it is not like that. All of us started somewhere and our colleagues at Nokia know that as well. If I just had asked questions right away, it would have helped me immensely.

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Junior Sales Engineer

Nokia

Started 10/2024 to Present

Corporate Student

Nokia

From 09/2021 to 09/2024

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What do you like about your job and the company?

There are two parts to this.

Jobwise, I enjoy working on the newest technology in an international environment. It is exciting to be part of the future of communication.

Company-wise, I really love the open and supportive community we have at Nokia. For example, at Nokia Stuttgart we regularly organize community events where colleagues get together to play games, do sports and just have a good time together.

Greatest achievements

My greatest achievement is finishing the dual study program together with Nokia. My academic and professional journey was all about striking a balance between developing theoretical skills and gaining hands-on work experience. It was fun switching between the theoretical and practical parts of it but it can be quite challenging as well to balance these two worlds. This experience taught me how to effectively manage several responsibilities and take a targeted approach to studying.

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Zsuzsanna R

External Onboarding Head

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Your dreams show what you can become. They are your hopes, what you love, and the future you want. Always be ready to learn new things. Learning helps you grow. Identify your fears and challenge them. Don't let fear hold you back from pursuing your goals and taking risks. Take responsibility for your growth, development, and success. Don't wait for others to empower you; empower yourself. Don't be afraid to ask questions, even if you think they might sound basic. Asking questions demonstrates curiosity and a desire to learn.

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Steve T

Data Science & Analytics Specialist

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It's a cliché, but I think that it's true. Do something you like or even love, and you will never work a day in your life. I really enjoy what I do and so it's not work. I would recommend spending some time and figuring out what are you passionate about. What are the things you like to do and what do you find rewarding? I would even take a personality evaluation. Being aware of your preferences will be tremendously helpful in guiding your career path.

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Nicolas D

Tech. Lead, AI & Autonomous Networks Research, DMTS

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Soft skills are as important as hard skills. You need to be able to build stories, to be convincing, to keep adapting, etc. However, do not neglect hard skills and select an area where you could go deep in expertise.

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Discussions with Emre C

What kind of personality traits thrives the most in your department?

in Career Tips·Wednesday, October 16, 2019