Research
What to Know
Look all around you. Almost everywhere you look, something in your line of sight is bound to be some type of digitized technology. My fascination with electronics and the the way in which technology is so intertwined with our society today cause me to pose the question: How does the application of critical power solutions from United Rentals facilitate facets of everyday life and the efficiency of our surrounding environment? Through my mentorship, I discovered the rapid advancement of digitization today and realized that technology is involved in nearly every task we complete. So, why does this matter to you? It matters, because there are immensely growing job opportunities within this industry that are largely overlooked and overshadowed by other careers. Anyone can succeed in this largely unknown but highly lucrative industry if they are willing to learn and collaborate.
What I know or assume
Before exploring the industry of critical power with United Rentals, I understood very little about how much technology and power supply dictated our lives. I was under the assumption that our society had become extremely reliant upon technology, just based off of observations at school and at home, however, I had no idea the extent to which digitization is growing and how interconnected our lives are becoming with digitization. I thought I had understood how data is stored and how companies use data to keep tabs on their customers, however, I am now aware as to just how much information is out there about every individual that uses the internet, without us even knowing. I assumed that a steady career could be secured within this industry, but after doing more research and experiencing the environment, I now understand that some of the most up and coming in terms of salary and work-life balance. I now realize that critical power facilitates enumerable aspects of our lives and offers opportunity.
The Search
The majority of my research came from Galileo and reliable presentations from United Rentals itself. I synthesized multiple articles into individual annotated bibs and utilized information I thought would best answer my essential question. In order to organize my research more easily, I wrote annotated bibs in order to have a handy source to refer to. I was lucky enough to have an opportunity to conduct and interview with my mentor with questions that I had come up with. His experience in this industry was obvious in his answers and I was thankful to be able to listen to what he had to say. I also was able to obtain some interesting statistics from internal presentations at United Rentals that provided evidence for my claim that digitization is growing at an exorbitant rate. Coupled with my experience I have gained through my mentorship for three hours a week, these websites allowed me to gain a new perspective in the scope of my essential question.
Interview:
What I discovered
Before starting my mentorship, I had no idea how much we as individuals depended on the services that companies like United Rentals provide. I also had no idea that the industry was expanding at the rate it is. According to United Rentals, there is predicted to be an 800% increase in demand for data centers from the years 2015 to 2025. Along with the incredible amounts of information that these data centers process, they also provide impeccable job opportunity for anyone with a degree who is open minded and ready to work.
Look all around you. Almost everywhere you look, something in your line of sight is bound to be some type of digitized technology. My fascination with electronics and the the way in which technology is so intertwined with our society today cause me to pose the question: How does the application of critical power solutions from United Rentals facilitate facets of everyday life and the efficiency of our surrounding environment? Through my mentorship, I discovered the rapid advancement of digitization today and realized that technology is involved in nearly every task we complete. So, why does this matter to you? It matters, because there are immensely growing job opportunities within this industry that are largely overlooked and overshadowed by other careers. Anyone can succeed in this largely unknown but highly lucrative industry if they are willing to learn and collaborate.
What I know or assume
Before exploring the industry of critical power with United Rentals, I understood very little about how much technology and power supply dictated our lives. I was under the assumption that our society had become extremely reliant upon technology, just based off of observations at school and at home, however, I had no idea the extent to which digitization is growing and how interconnected our lives are becoming with digitization. I thought I had understood how data is stored and how companies use data to keep tabs on their customers, however, I am now aware as to just how much information is out there about every individual that uses the internet, without us even knowing. I assumed that a steady career could be secured within this industry, but after doing more research and experiencing the environment, I now understand that some of the most up and coming in terms of salary and work-life balance. I now realize that critical power facilitates enumerable aspects of our lives and offers opportunity.
The Search
The majority of my research came from Galileo and reliable presentations from United Rentals itself. I synthesized multiple articles into individual annotated bibs and utilized information I thought would best answer my essential question. In order to organize my research more easily, I wrote annotated bibs in order to have a handy source to refer to. I was lucky enough to have an opportunity to conduct and interview with my mentor with questions that I had come up with. His experience in this industry was obvious in his answers and I was thankful to be able to listen to what he had to say. I also was able to obtain some interesting statistics from internal presentations at United Rentals that provided evidence for my claim that digitization is growing at an exorbitant rate. Coupled with my experience I have gained through my mentorship for three hours a week, these websites allowed me to gain a new perspective in the scope of my essential question.
Interview:
- How did you get involved in the field of critical power?
- I think it is intriguing that critical power was such a huge industry in the 90’s when ‘big data’ and how pertinent it is to companies had just begun to develop.
- Where do you see this industry progressing in the future?
- I am not surprised that there is a specific emphasis on renewable energy, especially considering the fact that movements to promote such industries are growing week by week.
- If you could improve one aspect of working for United Rentals, what would it be?
- I feel as though this could be an aspect any company could improve. Dedication to a career along with a personal life seems to be incredibly difficult to balance and I hope to be able to manage my time when I embark on my career.
- What kind of person should work in this industry and what kind of person shouldn’t? (Best fit for job)
- This type of career sounds suitable for my type of personality, because I am extremely high-energy and can get bored easily. Change is something I thrive in.
- Do you have any ideas for how to bridge the gap between what career to choose and personality type?
- This makes sense to me, and I feel as though this industry is complimentary to my needs for fulfillment within a career.
- What would be your advice to newcomers in this industry?
- I have heard from numerous businessmen and women that networking is huge. As i mature and start gearing toward my future I try to remain connected with anyone I meet, because I feel as though the opportunity to connect with people is what can set me apart.
- How do you see your work applied in everyday life?
- This honestly amazes me. One company can be so dispersed within our everyday lives, however we don’t hear about them and it makes me wonder how many other endeavors occur that no one takes the time to do research on.
- Would you have envisioned yourself working the job you have now when you were younger?
- This is somewhat comforting to me. While I would love to say that I have a clear vision on where I want to go with a career or job, in reality I have no idea what direction my interest will take me, however, I know to keep and open mind.
- Do you see the appearance of greater diversification through the years within your industry?
- I think that the constant hunt for new and innovative companies to acquire is what sets United Rentals apart. The fact that these kind of entrepreneurial opportunities are available are a testament to United Rentals’ dedication to the American Dream.
- What is your favorite part of your job?
- I think that it is fascinating to be able to work with companies that have so much power within the world. We have become dependent upon some of the products and services of some of the companies he works with, so i can only imagine how mind blowing it is to be part of something with such a great magnitude within our society.
What I discovered
Before starting my mentorship, I had no idea how much we as individuals depended on the services that companies like United Rentals provide. I also had no idea that the industry was expanding at the rate it is. According to United Rentals, there is predicted to be an 800% increase in demand for data centers from the years 2015 to 2025. Along with the incredible amounts of information that these data centers process, they also provide impeccable job opportunity for anyone with a degree who is open minded and ready to work.