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Interview
Every obstacle is an opportunity to try something different.
About Minni
- I grew up in India.
- I earned my bachelor’s degree in economics followed by an MBA with a post-graduate diploma in human resources management.
- I came to the U.S. after graduating, moving to the California Bay Area specifically, and started trying to build my career in human resources, but struggled for over a year to find a job.
- After struggling for so long, I decided to take up temporary jobs to gain experience, working as a human resources generalist, a recruiter, and a compensation manager.
- I also attended the UC Santa Cruz extension program and took courses in areas that I thought would be most beneficial for finding work in the U.S.
- When I finally got my break and could establish my career in human resources, I chose an opportunity in high tech because I knew it would open doors for other opportunities in the Bay Area.
- After 10 years, I moved on to work as a people business partner for PayPal, which was a great opportunity because I really wanted to work for a true California Valley company.
- I eventually landed in my current role as chief people officer for PROCEPT BioRobotics, a medical technology company.