Anastasia's Career Shift Story: From PR to Training Coordinator at Mercats City
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The Early Stages
Anastasia embarked on her professional journey within public relations, armed with a journalism degree. She was promoted to the role of PR Account Manager. Recognizing the connection between public relations and marketing, she decided to further her education with a master's degree in marketing in Barcelona. This period saw her engage in various marketing internships, including roles in social media, although she didn't find them satisfying. Her search for creative freedom led her to freelance as a marketing consultant for different companies, a departure from the stifling corporate culture she had encountered earlier.
Discovering Her True Calling
During her work in customer success at Airbnb, she realized that her heart was set on becoming a trainer, a role that blended her passion for creativity with her marketing expertise. She persevered through three unsuccessful applications for the position, demonstrating her commitment.
Then, the pandemic COVID-19 pandemic hit, shuttering lots of offices. During this challenging period, Anastasia found her way to Mercats City. Initially, no trainer positions were available, but after a year with the company, an opportunity appeared. Mercats City opened a TQ (Training and Quality) position, and Anastasia seized the chance. She confidently approached the interview, asserting, "I am a trainer; I can do it!" Her optimism paid off, and she secured the role.
Mercats City: Beyond Employment
Anastasia's journey at Mercats City continued to ascend, as she excelled as a TQ Specialist and embraced the role of TQ Coordinator after only two years of being a specialist. Her responsibilities expanded to include the management of a three-person team. This phase proved particularly engaging, marked by an ongoing process of skill discovery and refinement. Anastasia described it as "something unexpected like you are on Mars and discovering a new planet."
Her narrative is a testament to Mercats City's commitment to fostering team member growth. From the TQ Specialist role to her current leadership position, Anastasia's journey at Mercats City has been nothing short of transformative.
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Key Takeaways
If there is one takeaway, Anastasia recommends from her journey. She advises, "Be open to change, and you might just find your perfect fit."
The most significant challenge in her career was realizing that after a long time pursuing one thing, she wanted something different. She had to accept it and realized that even though her educational background is not directly related to what she is currently working on, it still helps her a lot. Also, she mentioned to us, "I am very happy with my current work, and it is my longest relationship with the company."?
Anastasia's story delivers a resounding message for those contemplating a role at Mercats City. Here, you won't merely find a job; you'll discover a place to reshape, redefine, and rekindle your professional journey.
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