{"id":55252,"date":"2022-11-07T11:07:58","date_gmt":"2022-11-07T16:07:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sogolytics.com\/blog\/?p=55252"},"modified":"2022-11-07T21:14:01","modified_gmt":"2022-11-08T02:14:01","slug":"first-year-experience-at-sogolytics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sogolytics.com\/blog\/first-year-experience-at-sogolytics\/","title":{"rendered":"A Year in Review \u2013 My Time at Sogolytics"},"content":{"rendered":"

You know, I\u2019m still a bit surprised as I sit down to write this piece. It doesn\u2019t seem like a year ago I could even imagine where I\u2019d be with Sogolytics. Of course, I knew I wanted to stay here and grow from the very beginning.<\/p>\n

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Sogolytics\u2019 corporate culture just seems to do that to you!<\/p>\n

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But as I reflect on what this year has meant to me, how I\u2019ve changed, and what I\u2019ve learned, I\u2019m reminded of my previous post about my first 100 days<\/a>. I can\u2019t believe how much more has occurred and how many things I\u2019ve learned. It also got me to thinking about how many other employees can evaluate employee experience from such a root perspective.<\/p>\n

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Well, I am a marketing writer, so I\u2019m sure that factors into my process. But here\u2019s hoping that other employees out there will start sharing their experiences and what has kept them engaged, satisfied, and growing with their current companies.<\/p>\n

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\"LeTeisha<\/p>\n

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A little about me<\/h2>\n

Remember me? My name is LeTeisha, but I still prefer to be called Teisha\u2014because LeTeisha is still<\/em> what my dad calls me when I\u2019m in trouble! I started as a marketing writer for Sogo in October of 2021, just a week or so shy of finishing my MBA from Longwood University\u2014go Lancers! I am an award-winning, international bestselling author; human, snake, and doggy mom; who\u2019s addicted to gaming, nerd culture, and diversity topics.<\/p>\n

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But you know what\u2019s really<\/em> cool?<\/p>\n

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Sogo helped me find my passion.<\/p>\n

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I am forever grateful for the way Sogo and the culture here helped me expand and grow to discover what my passions are. I arrived just before Sogolytics\u2019 amazing rebranding<\/a> and being part of that process helped me realize how much I love brand marketing.<\/p>\n

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\"SoGoSurvey<\/a><\/p>\n

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I am obsessed with all of the branding, from voice to storytelling, and I was surprised to find that out about myself. Of course, some of my fellow members on the team\u2014here\u2019s looking at you Melissa<\/a>!\u2014saw that from the very beginning. The point is, how amazing is it, from an employee perspective, to be part of a company that helps you refine your voice and ambitions while also helping you align those with operational strategies and goals?<\/p>\n

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I am forever grateful for this experience alone. But luckily, that isn\u2019t all that I can be happy about.<\/p>\n

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The cool:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Meet and Greet<\/strong> \u2013 something really cool our CEO, Hamid Farooqui<\/a>, established was meet and greets, along with Tag Tuesday\u2019s brought on by our VP of Success, Melissa Krut. It\u2019s a great way to learn more about my peers. I got a chance to hear presentations or read emails sharing personal stories, interests, and exciting events from many people I may not have spoken to normally, and it\u2019s been a lot of fun. It\u2019s pretty normal to \u201cheart react\u201d baby pictures, congratulate engagements, and see my coworkers show off their holiday decorations on any given day, and that\u2019s pretty awesome.<\/li>\n
  2. Further training<\/strong> \u2013 did you know I have a black belt? No, I don\u2019t really, but it was fun to go through \u201cBlack Belt Boot Camp (BBBC)<\/a>,\u201d an intense refresher training on our platform and all of its features. It\u2019s more than just onboarding or quick read-ups on highlights. It\u2019s amazing that the company invests in continual training to make sure everyone understands what\u2019s new, what our product is capable of, and what we are representing.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The amazing:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    1. Explorative marketing<\/strong> \u2013 sounds like a buzzword, but it means a lot to me. Being able to explore what marketing means to me and define it is amazing, and I\u2019ve been able to do that here. I\u2019ve got experience writing hundreds of thousands of words in books, but emails? Landing page copy? Branding social posts? And all from a SaaS, experience management perspective? Not so much a year ago\u2014but now I can say that I have. I\u2019ve written so many different types of content, and that\u2019s amazing<\/em>.<\/li>\n
    2. Chances for ownership<\/strong> \u2013 it\u2019s amazing to have chances to not only get involved, but to take ownership and really understand the background process. That\u2019s a different place to be in when you\u2019re finding your place within a company. Most may not even have a chance to do it as early in their career as I have, and I\u2019m thankful for that. Taking ownership comes with taking responsibility and having accountability, which also leads me to have greater respect for what leadership faces every day.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      The challenging:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      1. Experience<\/strong> \u2013 not my experience with the company, because that has been amazing, but gaining greater experience and expertise in areas that I now write about or interact with. I have to research what may not be my own area of knowledge. It\u2019s a challenge, but it\u2019s one I enjoy doing and learning. Having experience is important in today\u2019s world for employees, and gaining it can be a struggle for anyone. It\u2019s also a struggle to earn it on the job, but I\u2019m thankful for it!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        As you can see, things have changed a bit from my last post, but that\u2019s because I\u2019ve become more comfortable in my place here and am part of the culture. It\u2019s actually hard for me to not say \u201cour\u201d when speaking about Sogolytics versus us as separate entities.<\/p>\n

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        If nothing else, that speaks to the company\u2019s ability to create an environment conducive to engaged employees.<\/p>\n

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        Reflections<\/h2>\n

        Overall, I am overwhelmed by the sense of making the right choice when I decided to join the Sogolytics team. I\u2019m ambitious and driven, agile and adaptable, and all of that helps me with this company. In fact, they encourage it. Then I realize I\u2019m describing myself the way I\u2019d describe the platform. Coincidence? Maybe not, and maybe that\u2019s why I fit in so well here.<\/p>\n

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        Many people out there are looking for the place they belong, dodging toxic work environments, wanting work-life balance but still be able to achieve at work, and not finding anything. Unprecedented job openings with a labor force ready to claim what they want and not just take any job has changed the industry forever. I\u2019m happy I found my place. Maybe you can too.<\/p>\n

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        We\u2019ve got a place you can belong, if you\u2019re the right candidate!<\/p>\n

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        We\u2019re hiring<\/a>! If you\u2019d like to join this team, we\u2019d love to have you here. Maybe hearing a little about my experience will help you decide. Just drop us a note and let’s get in touch — can\u2019t wait to get a chance to work with you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

        You know, I\u2019m still a bit surprised as I sit down to write this piece. It doesn\u2019t seem like a year ago I could even imagine where I\u2019d be with Sogolytics. Of course, I knew I wanted to stay here and grow from the very beginning. Sogolytics\u2019 corporate culture just seems to do that to you! But as I reflect on what this year has meant to me, how I\u2019ve changed, and what I\u2019ve learned, I\u2019m reminded of my previous post about my first 100 days. I can\u2019t believe how much more has occurred and how many things I\u2019ve learned. It also got me to thinking about how many other employees can evaluate employee experience from such a root perspective. Well, I am a marketing writer, so I\u2019m sure that factors into my process. But here\u2019s hoping that other employees out there will start sharing their experiences and what has kept them engaged, satisfied, and growing with their current companies. A little about me Remember me? 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