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— My name is Karin Halldén and
I am a professor of labour studies.

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What originally sparked
my interest in research?

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I come from an academic home
with parents who are researchers.

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We have always had
a lot of discussions in my home.

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Children's opinions
have been important.

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That is something I carry with me.

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But then I think it was
the research questions—

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—that simply sparked my interest.

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I am very interested
in the labour market.

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Labour market policy—

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—and different types of
inequalities in the labour market.

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And what can be done about this.

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That is probably what
led me to where I am today.

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What motivates and drives—

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—me the most is probably
the research questions.

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I am very interested
in the kind of research I do.

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I don’t think I would
be in academia if I were not—

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—interested in the research questions.

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My proudest moment.

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I would have to say
it was my PhD defence.

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For me, it was very significant.

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There were many periods during
my doctoral studies that were tough—

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—that were challenging,
and then when you are done—

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—and had the big celebration
after the defence—

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—when you know you have passed.

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You have answered all the questions
and the pressure is gone.

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That is when I felt proud.

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When do I feel at my very best?

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When I do something fun
with my daughter.

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Spending time with my family, cooking,
playing games—I enjoy that.

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In my professional life, I think
it is very enjoyable—

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—perhaps when you have
a new research question.

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When you start a new project
that you find very exciting.

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It can also be when you
start getting the first results.

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You begin to see
where things are heading.