Career Lessons From an Amazon ‘Talent Scout’

For Cheya Thousand, a talent supply chain engagement senior coordinator at Amazon, the invaluable mentorship and her education at LIM College is what set the foundation for a successful career in human resources. After graduating from LIM College in 2009, Thousand discovered her passion for driving sales and developing teams, beginning her career with the Macy’s executive development program in store management. She went on to make an impact in the storefronts of Macy’s, Victoria’s Secret, Nike and Gap Inc. before segueing into human resources. Cheya Thousand  Piyus silaban In her current role, Thousand serves as the first point of contact for candidates, while serving the high-volume hiring initiatives at Amazon for the Jacksonville, Fla., area. Here, Thousand takes a turn to answer questions about her career path and development. WWD: How did your coursework and your experience at LIM College help inform your career decisions? Cheya Thousand: LIM prepared me to make great career decisions. When I graduated I felt ready for the next chapter in my life — which was in the Macy’s Executive Development Program for Store Management. In that role, I was a quick learner and I attribute that to LIM and all the resources they provided to prepare me for life

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