Lourdes Valencia-Torres
Behavioural Scientist at NestaMy favorite parts of my job include developing behavioral solutions and running trials
My favorite parts of my job include developing behavioral solutions and running trials
Do informational interviews, they can be very helpful. Use your network to look for opportunities and learn about options.
It might feel safe and comfortable to stay in a role you have become proficient in, but exploring other career paths can lead to exciting new opportunities.
I feel very fortunate to have done a year in industry placement as an undergraduate – it nudged me towards research projects with an applied focus from the very start.
I have always tried to understand what really motivates me and “gets me out of bed” in order to steer my decisions in that direction. It is also about taking opportunities that come by and sometimes taking a leap of faith
changing career path is not a failure, it is using your skills and knowledge to align yourself with your current needs and expectations.
Use contacts to get advice and explore options. I wish I’d spoken to more people when I first applied for a medical degree as the advice I got was invaluable
I wouldn’t necessarily change anything. I did what made sense for me at each career stage.