I was recently given the opportunity to take on a recruitment role for studies at my job, and I’m genuinely excited about it! I’m not sure if this is the best place to share, but I’ve been working in data entry at a clinical research facility for over three years. With our team being short-staffed, my boss approached me to help recruit patients for studies, and I gladly agreed.

One of my responsibilities has been answering front desk calls, which has made me quite comfortable speaking with people on the phone and managing various tasks.

To be honest, I’ve been feeling a bit burned out at work lately. I’ve expressed my frustrations about corporate culture to my boss and felt stuck in my role. However, as I think about this new opportunity, I’m starting to feel a sense of excitement. It actually sounds like it could be a lot of fun!

I had a brief training session on Friday, and I’ll officially begin recruitment on Monday. I’m really looking forward to it! As someone with years of experience, I know that things don’t always go as planned, but I’m embracing this change. It feels like I’ve stepped into a new role without needing to switch jobs entirely.

I also believe the skills I’ll gain from this experience will be beneficial in other industries too.