BioSci Student Success Center

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT MATERIAL

COVER LETTER

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RESUME

Download and review Resume and view the sample resume below for illustration:

LINKEDIN ACCOUNT

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INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEW

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INTERVIEW PREPARATION

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QUESTIONS TO ASK AT INTERVIEW

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BEHAVIORAL QUESTIONS AND STAR FORMAT

SOFT SKILLS

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COLD EMAIL

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ELEVATOR PITCH

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Questions? Contact Melissa Hoon at mhoon@ucsd.edu. 

Melissa Hoon is the Associate Director of Industry Engagement and Career Coaching at the UC San Diego Career Center where she supports the Division of Biological Sciences. Melissa also supports biology students by providing one-on-one career coaching sessions, and resume and cover letter review. She specializes in the development and instruction of professional development workshops and courses, including BILD 80 Job and Internship Applications, BILD 81 Interview Skills, BILD 82 Soft Skills, BILD 83 Business Communications in Biology, and BILD 92 Professional Development Topics in Biology.