Jeffrey Klick
- Senior Product Manager
- YouTube
School Information
School: University of Illinois
College Major: Other
Years at College Works: 2004
Career Information
Working For: YouTube
Title: Senior Product Manager
Industry: Technology
Brief Description of Duties / Responsibilities:
Trust & Safety PM for Identity Abuse and Deceptive Practices
What Has Been Your Proudest Accomplishment Post-CWP?Joining the diplomatic ranks of the U.S. Foreign Service and serving my country overseas.
College Works Career Impact
In one sentence, what has CW meant to you?
College Works Painting changed my definition of responsibility, ambition, and hard work for the better.
How did your CW experience impact your career? Immediately after graduation? Now?
Being able to say you successfully ran your own business goes along way during a job interview.
What was the greatest lesson you learned from your CW experience?
I thought I was a hard worker before. But College Works Painting pushed my boundaries, forced me to improve on my weaknesses and made me a better employee overall.
Advice
What advice do you have for potential CW participants? Current CW participants?
There’s your average college summer job and then there’s College Works Painting. If you’re satisfied with average, good for you. If not, go knock on some doors!
What’s your best advice for someone interested in entering your career field?
Be flexible, be open minded, and make the most out of every opportunity.
What’s your favorite memory from CW?
Getting my first customer to a sign a contract with me.
Last words of wisdom?
Push your boundaries and step outside your box. It will pay off in the long run.