What a Learning and Development Manager at SoulCycle Wishes They Had Known Before Entering the Learning and Development Industry
Entry-level roles in learning and development for undergraduate students include "training coordinator" or "training specialist" positions, often involving "managing the learning management system (LMS)" and data entry skills. These specialist or coordinator roles serve as a gateway into the field.
Training Coordination, Learning Management Systems (LMS), Data Entry Skills, Entry-Level Positions, Career Development
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Samuel Gonzalez
Manager of Learning and Development
SoulCycle
SUNY Hunter College
N/A; Bachelors of Arts
English, Writing & Education
Sports & Fitness
Human Resources (HR)
Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, LGBTQ
Video Highlights
1. Entry-level positions in Learning and Development often include "Training Coordinator" or "Training Specialist" roles.
2. These roles frequently involve managing a Learning Management System (LMS) and require data entry skills.
3. Focusing on "specialist" or "coordinator" level positions can serve as an entry point into the field of Learning and Development.
Transcript
What entry-level positions in this field might an undergraduate college student consider?
Some entry-level positions for a role like mine might be a Training Coordinator or a Training Specialist. A lot of the job descriptions will mention tasks like managing the learning management system, or LMS.
It may also ask you to showcase some of your data entry skills. It's important to look for roles that focus on the specialist or coordinator level, as that will be your gateway into learning development.