David Albaugh
Personnel Administrator
Anaheim Public Utilities
Milestones
My road in life took a while to figure out.
Followed my heart in choosing my educational path - I chose the things that seemed most interesting.
I had a job in college just to pay the bills.
I finished college and had no idea what to do.
I found opportunites and people willing to teach in my college job.
I worked in eight different positions / jobs until I found the elements of my job I really loved.
I left the organization I was comfortable in to find opportunities to do more of the things I loved.
It took several years, but I slowly worked into a job that is everything I wanted it to be.
Education
High School
Bachelor
California State University-Fullerton
California State University-Fullerton
Career
Personnel Administrator
I make sure the right people are in the right places with the right knowledge to succeed in my organization.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Government
Law
Helping People
Day to Day
One of the things I love about my job is that I don't have a typical workday. Some days I am recruiting, interviewing and hiring. Other days I am developing and delivering training. I may spend time researching and devloping policies, investigating incidences, and coaching other employees to perform at a higher level.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for college students
This field of work is a balance of technical skills and soft skills. There are particular areas of education related to human resources, labor relations, and employee relations. But the most practical training I have found is actually getting out into the field and seeing the principles applied in action. Look for internship opportunities or take the time to work different jobs at different levels to get an understanding of system-wide thinking.
Recommended Education
My career is not related to what I studied. I'd recommend this path instead:
Bachelor
Certification/License
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Society in General:
"You should pick these classes, take that job, pay your dues, follow the path laid out for you. There is a "plan" that you need to follow to be happy."
Challenges I Overcame
Financial
