Career Growth: Insights from Tiffany Jones, VP of Go to Market Operations and Strategy

The HackerOne Women@ Employee Resource Group is a platform where women from all parts of the organization can share their career advice. Tiffany Jones, Vice President of Go to Market Operations and Strategy, recently discussed her career journey and offered her unique perspective on navigating a constantly changing professional landscape.

Moments that mattered

Tiffany shared how certain moments throughout her career were impactful and contributed to her personal growth. Here are those moments and her takeaways from those experiences.

• Small perceptions make big impacts: The way you show up, from small meetings to large gatherings, matters. Your presence during these interactions can make a big difference in your career.
• Growing from a manager to a leader: When managing a team, it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day tasks, but leading a team through change requires a different focus. To do this effectively, Tiffany suggests setting aside time for strategic planning.
• Getting out of your comfort zone: Leaving a company where you are an expert to start fresh in a new role can be daunting. However, sometimes, it’s necessary to take that leap and challenge yourself to learn something new.

Top advice for career growth

Throughout those moments and the rest of her career journey, Tiffany formed distinct perspectives about her growth. As she navigated these milestones, she shared advice for those seeking to advance their own professional growth.

• Achieving small goals is just as crucial, if not more so, than achieving big goals. While a long-term goal is great, it's vital to remain flexible in your time frame and understand the steps needed to reach those big goals.
• Identifying your professional growth in all situations, particularly in challenging ones, is essential. Determine the growth you are experiencing in every role and task. If you can't recognize that growth, it may be worth reconsidering your role or goals.
• Whenever you're invited to a meeting, make sure to take up space. You're there for a reason, so don't hesitate to claim the space you deserve. Your voice and thought leadership are valuable, and you should always use them.

Whether you're at the crossroads of your career or simply seeking inspiration to enhance your professional journey, talking to coworkers and leaders in your company can help steer you in the right direction. We thank Tiffany for this opportunity to connect and learn about her experience, and for the employee resource groups making these connections possible.