Workshop Recap
Hello Everyone!
Thank you to everyone who was able to make it to today's Internship and Job Strategies Workshop! We hope you were able to absorb some information to help you work towards your career goals.
In case you couldn't make it, here are a few key takeaways from Andrea Chung's presentation:
Research - When finding positions you'd like to go for, be intentional in your application, and explore different organizations in your field of interest. While working on a cover letter, resume, or preparing for an interview, be sure to do some further research on the organization's mission as well as the key traits they're looking for in a qualified individual.
Networking! - Even if you aren't currently looking for a job, it's important to start building connections, especially with people in your field of interest. You can build more connections by interacting with people through social media (LinkedIn,Twitter, etc.), the Anteater Network, which allows you to chat with UCI Alumni, or even by setting up an informational interview with an organization you're interested in!
"Be PERSISTENT and PROACTIVE...it will pay off!" - Don't be discouraged when you can't immediately land a job. It may take some time to get that position you really want, and that's NORMAL! As long as you continue to actively search for openings, keep yourself accountable and stay positve, your hard work will pay off!
For more help, you can always check out UCI's Division of Career Pathways website, where you can access Job Resources and Resume/Cover Letter templates, schedule virtual career planning appointments, and even get practice for upcoming job interviews. |
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Next Week: Guest Speaker Dr. Vandekerckhove
Join us next Tuesday (Oct. 27) at 7:00 pm for a Q&A session with Dr. Vandekerckhove, the Graduate Director for Cognitive Science at UCI and an Associate Professor of Cognitive Science. He will be covering various topics, including the cogntive science industry as well as graduate school admissions and degrees. RVSP today and feel free to include any questions you may have!
Important Links
** If you're not already a member on campusgroups, please follow this link and click "join"
CSA Discord Server - Follow this link and click "accept invite" to chat with members and the board anytime!
Interest Form - Required all members fill this out. We use these responses to create specific meeting topics and activities, as well as recruit guest speakers according to your interests.
CSA Campusgroups Page - Here you can see upcoming events and RSVP. We will also post meeting topics and links here.
Our Facebook Page - Post to see who you share classes with and interact with the Cognitive Science community!
UCI Cognitive Science Colloqium - This is a student-run speaker series on various hot topics in cognitive science. This series is more aimed toward graduate students so don't worry if some words/concepts sound like Latin
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Resources and Opportunities
UROP Workshops:
Looking to get involved in research or projects on and off campus? Check out the UROP Getting Involved in Research Workshops to learn about ways you can contact professors, get support from the UROP on your undergraduate research effots at UCI, and decide why you want to get involved in research.
Applying for Grad School During COVID:
Are you in the process of applying for Grad School and need some guidance on how to apply during the time of COVID? Check out this YouTube video made by Dr. Mitch Prinstein!
CSA Committee Applications:
Lastly, there are still a few spots left on the CSA Committees! We encourage you to Fill Out an Application! It's a great opportunity to build skills and experience for the future.
Feel free to email the board if you have any further questions on any of the topics covered in this newsletter! |
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