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ACPSS Monthly Series: From a Neuroscientist to a Project Manager in a Gaming Company!

Welcome to the pioneer Alternative Career Paths Success Stories (ACPSS) on YouTube series, where we dive into the stories of individuals who have taken non-traditional career paths and found success. In this episode, we have a fascinating guest with a Ph.D. in Neuroscience who is currently working as a Project Manager in a gaming company – Dr Conny Lin. Conny is also the Executive Director of HirePhD. Join us as we explore Conny’s career journey and discover how she pivoted into project management and the gaming industry. We will hear about their experiences, including the challenges and triumphs along the way. This episode is perfect for anyone who is considering a non-academic career path after obtaining an advanced degree. Conny’s story is a perfect example of how one can leverage their expertise and knowledge in unexpected ways to succeed in a different field. Time stamps 0:00 - 1:00 Intro 1:01 - 1:34 Brief autobiography 1:35 - 9:46 How did she get here? Conny's career journey 9:47 - 15:07 What Conny does as a project manager (responsibilities) 15:08 - 17:14 Making the transition to project management without relevant experience 17:15 - 18:56 Opportunity: volunteering with HirePhD 18:57 - 20:50 A typical day in the life of a project manager 20:51 - 21:53 Why Conny chose project management over other career options 21:54 - 24:32 Most fulfilling and frustrating aspects of Conny's role 24:33 - 25:59 Personality types best suited for the role 26:00 - 26:57 Opportunities for growth in project management 26:58 - 30:21 Tips and advice 30:22 - 31:59 Final thoughts from Conny 32:00 - 33:07 Outro