Entry-Level Positions For Aspiring Research Specialists At University Of Southern California
Research specialist Ruth recommends analyst roles as highly accessible entry-level positions, emphasizing the high earning potential of those with skills in coding and software like "GIS and Tableau". Alternatively, interviewing roles offer a different entry point, but Ruth suggests diversifying skills to increase competitiveness and attain "high paying jobs".
Data Analysis, Coding, Entry-Level Jobs, GIS, Tableau
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Ruth McCormack
Research Specialist
University of Southern California
Barnard College, 2015
University of Southern California, Masters of Public Administration
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Video Highlights
1. Analyst positions are entry-level roles in research centers, often requiring coding or software skills (GIS, Tableau).
2. These analyst positions can be high-paying entry-level jobs.
3. Other entry-level options include qualitative roles like interviewing, but diversifying skills is key for competitive job opportunities in research centers.
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What entry-level positions are there in this field that an undergraduate college student might consider?
The quest, I would say that being an analyst is something you could consider. We've touched on this briefly, but if you are interested in coding, being an analyst is an easy entry-level job for working at a research center.
Research centers always need someone on staff who knows how to code or a specialized software like GIS or Tableau. These are very high-paying entry-level jobs.
Those are really my fields, in all honesty. The best entry-level jobs pay well. There are other jobs that don't pay well, and I don't want to recommend those because everyone deserves a high-paying job.
I wish these jobs paid more, but there are other options, such as more qualitative jobs like contract interviewing. Being an interviewer is another aspect you could pursue.
Diversifying your skillset to get more competitive jobs is a recommendation I have if you want to work in the research center field.
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