How Identity Has Influenced An Assistant Professor Of Organizational Psychology At William James College's Career
Dr. shares that their undergraduate experience wasn't directly focused on organizational psychology; "I didn't even know about the field," but research experience proved valuable. The key takeaway is that career paths are often discovered along the way, emphasizing the importance of dedication and passion over pre-determined plans.
Career Exploration, Overcoming Challenges, Resilience, Motivational Stories, Achieving Goals
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Dr. Neesha Daulat
Assistant Professor of Organizational Psychology
William James College
University of San Diego, 2013
Masters in Education - University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Masters & PhD in Positive Organizational Psychology - Claremont Graduate University
Biology & Related Sciences
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Scholarship Recipient, Worked 20+ Hours in School, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. It's okay to not know what you want to do as an undergraduate. Many career paths are discovered along the way.
2. Learn to be a good student and develop strong study skills. This is valuable in any field.
3. Consider participating in research; this can help you learn the research process and explore your interests.
Transcript
What did you do in undergrad to set you up for success in your career?
I wasn't doing anything focused on organizational psychology in undergrad. I didn't even know about the field then.
I probably heard about it in passing in a class or read a page about it, but it didn't click until after I was doing Teach for America. That's when I realized this was the path I wanted.
The message is: You don't have to know what you're going to do in undergrad to find your career path. What I did do was learn how to be a good student and study well.
I did do research, though. I spent my college years working with one professor in her research lab. This was helpful to see the research process and run studies in undergrad. Besides that, I didn't do anything related to organizational psychology, and that's okay.
So, what I want to share with students watching this informational interview is that you might have a career in mind, and it could go in that direction. Or, you might find along the way that it's not what you thought you wanted, and it's okay to change and adapt.
Figure out your path. Don't put too much pressure on yourself. As long as you are determined, dedicated, and passionate about something, you'll get where you want to be.