Megen Vogel

Capital One

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Megen's work combines: Technology, Non-Profit Organizations, and Problem Solving

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Project Manager

I manage systems, tools and processes that support corporate employee giving and volunteer programs.

High School

Bachelor's Degree: Information Technology

Certification: Project Management

I've taken a lot of twists and turns

1.
Wanted to do a job that would help people.
2.
Majored in Social Work because I thought I could make a difference.
3.
Found part-time work and internships in the field during college but didn't like direct service work.
4.
Decided I would focus on the Admin/Macro side of Social Work rather than direct service.
5.
Found Macro Social Work and found my well-rounded skill set to be a great asset to the nonprofit.
6.
Upon graduation realized I needed a Master's degree for most Social Work jobs that fit my interest.
7.
Joined Capital One Community Affairs which was the perfect blend of business/community.
8.
Tried many roles within Community Affairs and found my sweet spot in Operations work.

THE NOISE
Messages from Society in general:
Your post-college job should be specifically related to your college major - otherwise, why did you get your degree in that field?
How I responded:
I simply said that college equipped me with a variety of skills -- not only those specific to my major but life skills and competencies that are easily transferrable to many lines of work. The job that I accepted post-college was an excellent fit for MY skills; ones I learned in college and ones that were always there. At the end of the day, college is a learning experience and the available jobs related to the Major chosen aren't always the best fit for the person we are upon graduating.

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