Preparing Applications

Article by Katie Simon about a successful CV
Google Folder from our staff at TNS on how to make a CV-Resume Hybrid with student examples – see Jennifer MacDonald files.
Article by Lazlo Bock on Resume Language Tips
Slide Set on NYCLifeSci Internships Application
Video on Resume and Interview Tips from Cindy Anzel of NYSCF
NIH Jobs Website
US General Services Administration Resume Tips
USAJOBS Resume Writing Video Tutorial

See this article by Glassdoor that emphasizes how important it is to research the organization or company, and spend time on the personal curation of your resume in the cover letter with many examples including one for entry level jobs.

The Personal Statement Brian Rybarczyk provides basic tips on on how to sell yourself and how to refine your personal statement
Graduate Admissions 101 provides a nice summary and tips on the personal statement, interview and search for the right graduate program.
Grad School Tips provides suggestions about graduate school applications, including personal statements, recommendation letters, and interviewing

GEM Grad Lab is a free program that hosts one day workshop/symposiums all over the nation to help students prepare their applications for graduate school in the natural sciences. These programs are often hosted at Columbia University in the fall. See the list of dates and locations on their website. Though the program targets under represented minorities, all students are welcome to attend.

NIH Q&A VIDEO WORKSHOP contains information on writing the personal statement, choosing a graduate school, and developing your career path. The video is long but has wonderful question and answer at the end, and though it is very science based there are some take aways for more interdisciplinary programs as well. More videos regarding Science Careers can be found at the NIH Video Catalog, with specific list for undergraduates and PostBacs at the bottom.

Virtual Graduate School Fair Each May NIH opens free registration for students to learn more about applying to and selecting graduate programs of study. 

Summer Virtual Online Free Enrichment Programs many students benefit from online enrichment programs including career preparation, graduate school prep, science talks, and self care and mental health support specific to imposter syndrome and other cognitive challenges associated with STEM education and training. FREE but registration is required.

Candid, located at 32 Old Slip, is a wonderful local resource open to you. They have short course tutorials in person in NYC and other areas for free.

Below are two news articles; one authored by Smith-Barrow with tips on how to identify a mentor and how to set up clear lines of communication and expectations and a more sobering one by Busteed. Together they provide data that show undergraduates who are mentored by faculty have higher GPAs, better confidence, skills set training, and more success professionally. Consider how you will identify two faculty, alumni, and/or staff mentors, what criteria are important to you, and if you are struggling to find someone onsite, consider the online venues below and/or off site. Most professional societies have a mentor network accessible to students, for instance the American Psychological Society, The American Society for Cell Biology, etc. 

Smith-Barrow, D. Sept 16, 2013. Find a Career Mentor in College. USNews.com
Busteed, B. Sept 25, 2014. The Blown Opportunity. Inside HigherEd.com

If you are planning on pursuing a PhD in math, social sciences, and/or humanities and have interest in bridging the gap in education disparities there are summer and academic year programs to support your application process. The Institute for the Recruitment of Teachers is organization that seeks to diversify the pool of educators in high schools and colleges and provides mentoring and reduction of fees for graduate school applications and summer workshops. They offer an on-site four-week Summer Program, a summer graduate school fair, and a Fall Associates Program with virtual weekly mentoring. Deadline for applications for rising seniors or juniors is April 1.

Leadership Alliance has information for undergraduates and online resources and more 
MentorNet is an online mentoring program for those in the sciences
SACNAS is a professional society that speaks to students in STEM that identify as under represented minorities
StudentMentor is an online mentoring program for all undergraduates
National Research Mentoring Network diversifying the biomedical workforce
Interdisciplinary Science Alumni Biographies has email addresses of all alumni eager to mentor students and provide advice

Video Guide of Resources, Resumes, Linkedin, Workshop etc

HireNew is our online job+internship board and where we promote our career events. Join HireNew to view and share job/internship postings and career events! Please note, most of our career events are recorded and viewable under “resources”. Email Austin Cartagena at cartagea@newschool.edu for access

The New School Network connects you with various alumni, students, faculty and staff. This is a great resource to reach out to alumni for events such as panels and info sessions!

Career Services Website features countless career resources in addition to FAQs about the internship process and how to receive academic credit for an internship. Click on Undergraduate Resources and then see handouts and tools as well as the searchable database available for finding volunteer, paid, & unpaid experiences off and on campus. There is also an online appointment calendar for one on one counseling for mock interviews, resume review, and other useful practices. Both current students and alumni can use this resource.