Engage with an multigenerational panel of professionals in the field of aging
This is one of two virtual "Careers in Aging Panels" hosted by the Retirement Center with an interactive Q&A session related to career placement, advancement, and industry knowledge. Whether you are just starting your career, looking to shift to work in the field of aging or interested in part-time work in retirement, this event provides first hand knowledge about what it's like to work in the field of aging and the types of jobs available.
PANEL ONE: Monday, April 3, 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Aging Careers in Academia and Policy Panel
PANEL TWO: Wednesday, April 5, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Aging Careers in Senior Housing and Care Management
Funding for this event is provided in part by a grant from the Gerontological Society of America.
Timestamps:
0:00 INTRODUCTION
3:19 BACKGROUND INSPIRATION: What inspires you to be in this field; Did you always know that you’d go into aging? How did you choose the directions you went into?
19:38 JOB EXCITEMENT: What is a project or program that you are most excited about at this particular moment?
30:43 LEADERSHIP: Many of you have leadership roles, did you always see yourself becoming a leader in the field? What prepared you for this? In what ways did you have to grow into the role?
34:54 UNIQUE SKILLS: What kind of experience or skills are needed to do well in this field; Is there any particular skill that helped you succeed in this field?
41:00 RESOURCES: What are the most important resources that you’ve had access to that helped you get to where you are?
43:25 SCHOOL: If you go back to being an undergraduate. What are some things you would have done differently? What things are you glad that you did?
46:26 RESOURCES: What do you recommend is the best way to seek out resources, especially if you have a non-traditional background?
50:46 MENTORING: Provide one example of how mentors have played a role in your career. How have you been a mentor?
1:10:00 MONEY: How has money factored into your career choices? Have you found that you’ve been able to make a sustainable career in this field?
This is one of two virtual "Careers in Aging Panels" hosted by the Retirement Center with an interactive Q&A session related to career placement, advancement, and industry knowledge. Whether you are just starting your career, looking to shift to work in the field of aging or interested in part-time work in retirement, this event provides first hand knowledge about what it's like to work in the field of aging and the types of jobs available.
PANEL ONE: Monday, April 3, 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Aging Careers in Academia and Policy Panel
PANEL TWO: Wednesday, April 5, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Aging Careers in Senior Housing and Care Management
Funding for this event is provided in part by a grant from the Gerontological Society of America.
Timestamps:
0:00 INTRODUCTION
3:19 BACKGROUND INSPIRATION: What inspires you to be in this field; Did you always know that you’d go into aging? How did you choose the directions you went into?
19:38 JOB EXCITEMENT: What is a project or program that you are most excited about at this particular moment?
30:43 LEADERSHIP: Many of you have leadership roles, did you always see yourself becoming a leader in the field? What prepared you for this? In what ways did you have to grow into the role?
34:54 UNIQUE SKILLS: What kind of experience or skills are needed to do well in this field; Is there any particular skill that helped you succeed in this field?
41:00 RESOURCES: What are the most important resources that you’ve had access to that helped you get to where you are?
43:25 SCHOOL: If you go back to being an undergraduate. What are some things you would have done differently? What things are you glad that you did?
46:26 RESOURCES: What do you recommend is the best way to seek out resources, especially if you have a non-traditional background?
50:46 MENTORING: Provide one example of how mentors have played a role in your career. How have you been a mentor?
1:10:00 MONEY: How has money factored into your career choices? Have you found that you’ve been able to make a sustainable career in this field?
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