Resources
browse a compilation of useful sources
FORMULATING A COLD EMAIL FOR RESEARCH POSITIONS
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
UCSD "REAL" PORTAL
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 experience wink wink)
HOW TO MAKE A CURRICULUM VITAE (CV)
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
Shows typical sections included and other links for guides
HOW TO MAKE A 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
Resume examples with notes!
https://career.berkeley.edu/sites/default/files/pdf/Guide/ResumesCovLet.pdf
VERY detailed guide to resume writing
HOW TO WRITE A COVER LETTER
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://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
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.
