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Having no prior Workday experience and making a total career change after 10 years in the architecture/design realm, I had to 'just go for it!'. I was briefly introduced to Workday consulting a few years ago and it definitely peaked my interested. As the past few years passed, I just went for it since my interests had shifted and I've enjoyed every minute in my new career at Kognitiv. There is no possible way to know everything about Workday, so every day I have to 'just go for it' so I can learn more and get more experience. I enjoy all the different challenges and am fortunate that I have a company that provides all the necessary resources and team to make me feel comfortable with stuff that I may not know anything about. I do know that by the end of a project/ticket, that I will learn and know as much as I can about that particular question by the time I close it out.
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Associate Business Consultant
Kognitiv
Started 12/2022 to PresentMultidisciplinary Designer
Kognitiv
From 04/2012 to 12/2022Company
What do you like about your job and the company?
I really enjoy using my knowledge and experience to help others. Every day in my current position I get to interact with different people from different companies and helping solve Workday problems that they have brought to us. In some instances, I also get to work with previous clients that I've helped with in the past, and in those scenarios I enjoy getting to build on those prior experiences. I'm still very new to Workday, but I love the daily 'challenges' of learning new things and expanding my knowledge to better help my clients as issues arise.
Greatest achievements
It may sound a little cliche, but I'm very proud that I took the initiative and courage to go for it and make a complete career change after 10 years in a different field with NO prior experience in the Workday ecosystem and no HCM knowledge. I could have easily coasted in my prior career, however I wasn't getting the excitement that I used to get. I knew I needed a change and after doing my own research and going for it with Kognitiv, I was super ecstatic to receive an offer and start my new journey where I have the opportunity to work with an amazing group of people on fun/challenging projects that excite me.
Lily G
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I've always wanted to be a Workday Consultant - But, when i joined in an entry level position was very new to Workday. I could not understand a word in it. So, foreign - such that i was recounting my decisions of stepping into Workday side. a lot of errors & escalations. I realized that i should give myself 3 months a 100% effort - if i was unable then i will rethink about my career on the 4th month. For some reason my mind refused to give up - in that 3 months I've spent a lot of time mastering the skill - that's when i realized "Learning is the Key" - Truly post 3rd month i can't believe myself - I've been doing so well. Am Glad i gave myself a Chance and i never turned back again. Not just Professionally - Personally too - Its never too late to - Believe in Your Magic and Give Yourself the Chance to Shine.
Susan D
Senior Business Consultant
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Kognitiv offers endless learning possibilities. We learn from our clients, we learn from our colleagues and we learn from our leadership. From internally developed Workday training, Slack Channels of experts, Office Hours to address specific challenges to brown bag sessions, there are always growth and learning opportunities. I have never felt uncomfortable asking a question or asking for support. There is always someone willing and able to step up.
