What Type Of Person Thrives In The Research Industry, According To A Financial Analyst At Berkeley Lab
Financial Analyst Calvin at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory highlights a "desire to learn more about the organization, the industry, and research" as crucial for success. This is exemplified by high employee retention and internal mobility, with individuals leveraging "institutional knowledge" to grow within the organization.
Desire to Learn, Career Development, Professional Growth, Institutional Knowledge, Eagerness to Develop
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Calvin Lau
Financial Analyst
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab)
UCLA 2012
N/A
Business Management & Admin
Energy & Utilities, Government & Public Sector
Finance
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, LGBTQ
Video Highlights
1. Desire to learn about the organization, industry, and research is crucial for success.
2. High retention rates and opportunities for internal transfers are common, allowing for diverse experience and skill development.
3. Growth and development are continuous processes, encompassing professional and personal aspects.
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
I think one trait that's really important is just having a desire to learn more about the organization, about the industry, about research, and about how to grow personally and professionally.
Where I work, there's really great retention. A lot of people transfer to different divisions and departments and try on new assignments. They carry with them the institutional knowledge from their current and prior roles, and just grow and develop from there.
So, I think that's really important. This isn't just specific to where I'm at, but in general, it's just having this desire and eagerness to learn and develop more things about yourself professionally and personally.