Significant Career Lesson From A Performance Data Analyst At Boston Bruins
Peter's most significant career lesson was to remain "open-minded about opportunities," leading him from his initial goal of becoming a strength and conditioning coach to a fulfilling, non-traditional role as a Performance Data Analyst, a path he "kind of created for [himself]."
Career Exploration, Open-mindedness, Non-traditional Careers, Data Analysis, Career Development
Advizer Information
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
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Job Functions
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Peter Nelson
Performance Data Analyst
Boston Bruins
Pennsylvania State University
N/A
Biology & Related Sciences
Sports & Fitness
Data and Analytics
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. Be open-minded to new opportunities and don't limit yourself to a single career path.
2. Consider non-traditional roles that may better suit your skills and interests.
3. Create your own opportunities by being proactive and seeking out roles that don't always exist in traditional settings.
Transcript
Q11: Significant lesson - career
What is one lesson that you've learned that has proven significant in your career? The one that comes to mind is being open-minded about opportunities that may present themselves and not being self-limited to a particular path.
I was certain when I first entered the industry that I was going to be a strength and conditioning coach. I still have my feet in that world, but I'm not purely a strength and conditioning coach anymore. My current role suits me and what I like to do a lot better than just being a peer strength conditioning coach.
I allowed myself to find that role because I was open-minded. When that opportunity presented itself, I took it. So, not limiting the possibilities and potentially finding your way into non-traditional roles, like mine, that don't exist in a lot of places. I kind of created it for myself and I'm really glad that I did.