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Nicolas's most significant career lesson is "trusting yourself," aligning career choices with personal values, even if it means foregoing a potentially higher-paying job; this principle guided their path from academia to a fulfilling role in government consulting, emphasizing the importance of finding a position that fosters passion and long-term success. The advice is to avoid taking the first job offer and instead prioritize a role that aligns with what one finds "meaningful and passionate about."
Career Exploration, Job Search, Career Development, Motivation, Values Alignment
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Nicolas Doyle
Senior Bilingual UX Researcher
Bixal
Bowling Green State University
University of Southern California - Masters in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages | Pennsylvania State University - Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics
Spanish & Other Languages
Technology
Product / Service / Software Development and Management
Pell Grant Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, LGBTQ
Video Highlights
1. Trust yourself and your values when making career decisions, even if it means choosing a less traditional path.
2. Don't settle for the first job offer; find a role that aligns with your values and passions for long-term success.
3. Following your passions can lead to unexpected and fulfilling career opportunities, as evidenced by the speaker's transition from academia to UX research in government consulting.
Transcript
What is one lesson that you have learned that has proven significant in your career?
I would say it's a very personal lesson, but one of trusting yourself. Know your values and follow that; let that guide you. I think that was one constant thread across all of my experiences.
It was behind my decision to major in Spanish, without necessarily knowing if I would get the highest paying job. But at this point, the things I value and am passionate about are telling me to pursue this route, and we'll figure it out from there.
This followed all my experiences and got me to where I am now. It also speaks to the job search process; sometimes it's tempting to take the first job offer you get, but it may not align with your values. In my experience, that doesn't set the scene for long-term success.
It was really important to me, especially moving from academia into this UX space, that I found roles and positions fully aligned with what I valued and wanted to do. This is what led me to government consulting.
Knowing what you find meaningful and are passionate about, and following that, is important. Find a way to find a position, a career, or a company that allows you to express that.