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Episode 2 - SEan Truong
Summary
Sean Truong is a Human Resource Business Partner at a data startup in the Bay Area. In this episode, we’ll go deep and personal about our experience with racial bullying as Asian Americans and the challenges of looking “young” in the workplace. We’ll also discuss tips on managing performance and tell-tale signs that you’re about to get fired from a job.
Questions and Time Stamp
Can you scan your resume? [ 1:07]
Were you worried each time you quit a job and jumped between jobs? [4:17]
Fill in the blank: To succeed as an HRBP or an HR Professional, you need to be able to ______. [5:51]
How do you define success in your career? [7:20]
Why are you such an organized person? [9:25]
How do you organize your workspace? [10:55]
If someone needs to be more organized, what tips and tricks do you have for them? How can they get started? [12:05]
How would you describe yourself in terms of your race, ethnicity, gender, generation, etc.? [13:46]
Do you feel stereotypes have been placed on you at work? [15:11]
As an Asian American, have you personally felt a rise in racial bullying towards you? [18:52]
Did you ever get racial bullying before COVID? [21:28]
Do you feel comfortable defending yourself if you were bullied in public? [25:34]
BREAK
Have you ever received constructive feedback from a manager? [27:24]
Have you ever got fired? [30:58]
What are the most common reasons why people get fired or let go from a job? [32:39]
Do you see managers following progressive discipline? [33:11]
If a manager wants to fire someone, what do they need to do? [34:04]
What do you mean by documentation? [34:40]
What are some signs that I’m about to get fired? [37:58]
LIGHTNING ROUND [40:59]
What is your advice for someone who received constructive feedback from their manager? [44:08]
What advice would you give a new HR professional who is just starting their HR career? [45:52]
What is your advice for someone who doesn’t like working with their boss? [46:44]
Lastly, any books, articles, resources you recommend? [48:35]
Resource Links
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Guest Bio
Sean Truong is a Human Resource Business Partner at a data company in the Bay Area. His HR experience includes HR Operations, recruitment, and business partnership. In his spare time, Seans eats a ridiculous amount of food and burns it all off when playing volleyball (indoor and grass) and doing F45 Training. He currently resides in San Mateo with his partner Bryan.
Hosted by
Jessica Nguyen
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