A gerontologist and her career
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to offer some insight into how an individual enters a career as a gerontologist.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper is an invited opinion piece and comment based on the author's experience and career choices. It is a brief autobiographical account focused on occupational opportunities.
Findings
Career choice can often be a mix of opportunity and chance. Having good colleagues and a supportive research community is the secret to success.
Originality/value
Personal insights from professionals at the height of their career can help less experienced researchers understand what it means to take opportunities when they arise.
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Acknowledgements
This article first appeared in Generations Review, October 2010. It appears with the permission of the British Society of Gerontology.
Citation
Tinker, A. (2013), "A gerontologist and her career", Quality in Ageing and Older Adults, Vol. 14 No. 4, pp. 262-263. https://doi.org/10.1108/QAOA-08-2013-0022
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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