Q&A with Melissa Bergkamp, Governor at Large, Generation Next
Harper Industries Inc./DewEze Mfg.
NTEA caught up with Melissa Bergkamp (
LinkedIn profile
). Here, she shares actions an individual who is new to this ever-evolving industry might take to advance professional development.
What advice can you offer professionals who are new to the work truck industry?
If you are anything like me, your first impression of the work truck industry will be overwhelming. Five years later you will reflect on your first year in the industry and understand why your first impression was what it was. It’s a big industry!
The benefits of serving in the work truck market are composed by the vast opportunities available in this ever-evolving industry. In the beginning, it is important to find comfort in knowing what you don’t know. Once you wrap your head around this concept, you are preparing yourself for a career full of learning and growth opportunities. Don’t be intimidated - acknowledge where you are today and where you want to go.
Lean on the NTEA to help with your introduction to the work truck market. Take advantage of the online tools and trainings, become a member of Generation Next and attend the tradeshows and conferences. Just these commitments alone will help advance your career forward in your first few years.