FAQ & Resources

https://research.berkeley.edu/how-cold-email-professor

https://www.mtu.edu/biological/research/undergraduate/pdfs/mentor-email-guidelines.pdf

• The second link is an adaption of the first link

• Includes a sample email at the end

https://real-app.ucsd.edu/

• Log in with your student SSO account

• Shows open research positions and applied learning opportunities for students, including psychology

• On-campus, off-campus, and remote; paid, volunteer, and academic credit (such as PSYC99/199)

https://career.ucsd.edu/undergraduates/prepar-resume-covlet/write-effective-cv.html

• Scroll down until you see "Writing Your Curriculum Vitae"

• Includes links to sample CVs and sample resumes

https://psychology.ucsd.edu/undergraduate-program/undergraduate-resources/graduate-career-resources/cv-resume-writing/index.html

• Shows typical sections included and other links for guides

https://psychology.ucsd.edu/undergraduate-program/undergraduate-resources/graduate-career-resources/cv-resume-writing/index.html

https://career.ucsd.edu/succeed-search/resume/

• Has tips on how to make your resume stand out

• Help with constructing the accomplishment statements - the bullet points typically used to describe the role being written about

https://aip.ucsd.edu/_files/_ucdc/UCDC-Resume-Guide.pdf

• Resume examples with notes!

https://career.berkeley.edu/sites/default/files/pdf/Guide/ResumesCovLet.pdf

• VERY detailed guide to resume writing

https://biostudentsuccess.ucsd.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Cover-Letter.pdf

• Specific break-down on the structure of a cover letter

COVER LETTER EXAMPLES

https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/cover-letter-samples/research-assistant#:~:text=Dear%20Hiring%20Manager%2C,analyzing%20the%20results%20of%20research.

https://career.berkeley.edu/sites/default/files/pdf/Guide/Cover%20Letter%20samples.pdf

THE VALUE OF RESEARCH EXPERIENCE AND HOW TO GET STARTED

Undergraduate Research Experience: A Roadmap to Guide Your Journey

A CASE STUDY OF ONE POST-BACC PROGRAM (UC IRVINE)

Who Attends Psychology Post-Bacc Programs and Where Do They End Up?

GRAD SCHOOL APPLICATION GUIDE + HOW TO PROMOTE DIVERSITY

Becoming a Psychological Scientist: A Series to Successfully Apply to Grad School and Help Diversify the Field

• Prerecorded videos and live Q&A webinars to guide applicants through every stage of the application process and promote diversity among psychological scientists.

• Watch the video to learn the Top 7 Things to Know as You Apply to Grad School.