What a Research Associate at UCLA Health wishes they had known before entering the healthcare industry
Ivan, a SRA III at UCLA Health, emphasizes the importance of a "growth mindset" for success in the field, advising that skills constantly evolve and require continuous expansion to avoid stagnation. The most crucial lesson learned is the need for ongoing development, stressing that "you're not know, you shouldn't stay stagnant."
Growth Mindset, Career Development, Teamwork, Problem-Solving, Communication
Advizer Information
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Job Title
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Ivan Perez Garcilazo
SRA III
UCLA Health
UCLA, UCLA Extension
UC Irvine, M.S. Pharmacology
Biology & Related Sciences
Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Medical & Wellness
Research and Development (R&D)
First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. The most important thing is having a growth mindset and continuously expanding your skills.
2. Your skills won't stay at one level; continuous growth is essential.
3. Stagnation can lead to being left behind, so always aim for growth in your career.
Transcript
What have you learned about this role that you wish someone would have told you before you entered the industry?
That's a good one. It's a bit hard for me. I was very lucky and fortunate that I had already heard from other people about what makes a good science or what makes a good team.
I would say for anybody out there who doesn't really have a general idea, the most important thing is to know that you're in a field where there's a growth mindset. That's probably the most important thing I can tell you.
So, don't think your skills will stay at one particular level. You'll always be able to expand on them. Just keep in mind that you always need a growth mindset, and that applies to all of life. You shouldn't stay stagnant; you'll get bored and be left behind. So, growth mindset.