Question 1

Formulating a Cold Email for Research Positions

Accepted Answer

https://research.berkeley.edu/how-cold-email-professor(https://research.berkeley.edu/how-cold-email-professor)
https://www.mtu.edu/biological/research/undergraduate/pdfs/mentor-email-guidelines.pdf(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

Question 2

UCSD Real Portal

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

How to make a Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

How to make a Resume

Accepted Answer

https://psychology.ucsd.edu/undergraduate-program/undergraduate-resources/graduate-career-resources/cv-resume-writing/index.html(https://psychology.ucsd.edu/undergraduate-program/undergraduate-resources/graduate-career-resources/cv-resume-writing/index.html)
https://career.ucsd.edu/succeed-search/resume/(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(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(https://career.berkeley.edu/sites/default/files/pdf/Guide/ResumesCovLet.pdf)
 • VERY detailed guide to resume writing

Question 5

How to write a Cover Letter

Accepted Answer

https://biostudentsuccess.ucsd.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Cover-Letter.pdf(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://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(https://career.berkeley.edu/sites/default/files/pdf/Guide/Cover%20Letter%20samples.pdf)

Question 6

More!

Accepted Answer

THE VALUE OF RESEARCH EXPERIENCE AND HOW TO GET STARTED
Undergraduate Research Experience: A Roadmap to Guide Your Journey(https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.apa.org/ed/precollege/psn/2022/09/undergrad-research__;!!Mih3wA!HSLVnwStxfCvjvtvgaIGyBdstGKUyY80JvLadSNh7xt0JfaSkJPJ40IQVeQz-1dviU07cPw6oxjWeVKy$)

A CASE STUDY OF ONE POST-BACC PROGRAM (UC IRVINE)
Who Attends Psychology Post-Bacc Programs and Where Do They End Up? (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.apa.org/ed/precollege/psn/2022/09/post-baccalaureate-programs__;!!Mih3wA!HSLVnwStxfCvjvtvgaIGyBdstGKUyY80JvLadSNh7xt0JfaSkJPJ40IQVeQz-1dviU07cPw6o6RPvkZw$)

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 (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyHRnnS0MWQ__;!!Mih3wA!HSLVnwStxfCvjvtvgaIGyBdstGKUyY80JvLadSNh7xt0JfaSkJPJ40IQVeQz-1dviU07cPw6o0zLK-ab$)
 • 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.

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