Entry-Level Positions For Aspiring Institutional Research Managers
Margarita, an Institutional Research Manager, advises undergraduates interested in the field to "venture into different opportunities" and "try it out," as their interests may evolve through experience. Networking and pursuing available research opportunities, however competitive, are key to discovering a suitable career path.
Career Exploration, Networking, Research Opportunities, Entry-Level Positions, Community-Based Research
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Margarita Bolanos
Institutional Research Manager
California University Science and Medicine School of Medicine
University of California Los Angeles (UCLA)
California State University Fullerton (CSUF) Post-Baccalaureate Program; California University of Science and Medicine (CUSM) Master of Biomedical Sciences
Spanish & Other Languages
Education
Research and Development (R&D)
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Pell Grant Recipient, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Greek Life Member, Student Athlete, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Consider various research opportunities to explore your interests and see what suits you.
2. Networking and making connections are crucial for securing competitive research positions.
3. Don't hesitate to try different opportunities; you might discover unexpected interests and career paths.
Transcript
What entry-level positions are there in this field that an undergraduate college student might consider?
That's a very interesting question. I think it really depends on your interests. I got into research by being part of a community-based research program for stroke prevention, so it was medically related.
I thought I didn't enjoy research until I tried it out. I would say venture into different opportunities and see if you like them. Maybe you'll like it, maybe you won't, or maybe you'll end up liking something else you never even considered.
Take any opportunity that you're presented with. Research opportunities are often very competitive, especially in undergrad. Network and make as many connections as you can.
Just try it and see if it works for you. If it does, then continue on that path.