Julia Morgan Quotes

My advice to young people is to get something that's growing because that's how you get career opportunities thrown at you that you don't deserve, if you will... that come at you early because the firms need you.

I hope there are going to be plenty of more roles to come.

I am now in a position to choose roles. I did not have so many offers before 'Queen,' but now things have changed a lot.

Mentors and sponsors, particularly in the early stages of my career, were invaluable to me because they encouraged me to raise my hand and take opportunities to build my capabilities.

No disrespect to Cardiff but they probably needed me more than I needed them, when I was appointed.

I just didn't feel like there would be a lot of opportunities for me in Birmingham.

When you first start working, you take whatever job is offered, because you have to build your resume. But you don't think about what you're building.

There are many exceptions, but New York is a great place to start a career.

I got the first job and kept going. Once I got a job, I very much wanted to keep getting jobs, basically. I did try to learn what I could in those first couple of decades.

There's going to be a flood of opportunities right now but I don't think I could really talk about them.

When I was leaving NBC News to go to CNN, people would say, 'What?! Why would you possibly leave the 'Today Show' to go to cable?' If I would've listened to people, I would've been on a great platform, but I wouldn't have grown as a journalist. So far, most of the steps in my career have been really good.

I think people tend to apply where they think the greatest opportunities lie.

I had no illusions that my career would be any longer than three years tops.

Some people can be choosy because they're ultratalented or lucky or whatever, but yeah, there are certain things that might not be the greatest thing on my resume. But I don't sit back and go, 'Gosh, I wish I didn't do that.' It's all part of the growth of a career, whether you're an entertainer or a librarian.

Theoretically, every probationary officer has a chance to become chairman.

I don't play for job security.

After 'Resurrection,' I was getting calls for people to do work with me, and I was turning it down.

Broaden your work experience - either within your company or through your job progression in other companies.

I enjoy my job. And I love the city of Chicago, and this organization - it gave me the start to my whole career.

Sometimes a job comes to you, and you didn't ask for it. Your work in the past hires you, and that's nice.

I had to put in my time all through my 20s. Then I came to CNN in 2008 as a freelancer with no guarantees.

I never imagined I would have the opportunities that I've had at NBC. For me, the opportunities have been endless, which I really appreciate.

There are millions of ­people out there, who every day want to get the opportunity to do the work we are doing and it's a short career. That is why I give it my all at every given opportunity.

People want something that's going to really separate them - something that will help them keep the job they have, get a new job, and advance their careers.

Be willing to take on career risks.