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USP/RED students and alumni can request an easy to use resume template geared towards students and recent graduates along with an accompanying tip sheet with this form .   After completing a full draft of their resume students should have a professional review of their resume by the UCSD Career Center.  Students can also request a secondary review of their resume by USP's Director of Industry Relations and Student Professional Development after they have met with the Career Center for an initial review.  

This template was created with feedback from Triton alumni and industry professionals familiar with the USP/RED programs who were engaging with UCSD students and felt students were underselling themselves.  It differs from some other resume templates in two main areas:

• Including a relevant coursework section under educations where students can list the classes they have completed that are relevant to the positions they are applying to.  Why list this? Academic programs can vary greatly and you cannot assume that the person reading your resume knows what knowledge, skills, and experience you have gained just from the title of your major.
• Including a projects section similar to an experience section where students can list the projects they have completed that are relevant to the positions they are apply to.  Why list this? This is often students' most relevant experience and many USP/RED courses have projects that are directly transferrable to the positions they are applying to such as creating GIS maps, evaluating planning documents, conducting a market analysis, creating pro formas in Excel, designing urban interventions, analyzing data, designing and conducting research projects, creating a development proposal, etc.  Additionally many soft skills can be highlighted in course projects such as team work, collaboration, leadership, time management, communication, public speaking, presentation skills, etc.
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• Note: This suggestion applies to students and alumni seeking their first full-time career position.  Once alumni are looking for their second career position they should generally remove or shorten these sections on their resume.

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7 Essential Tips on How to Format a Cover Letter was originally published on Resume.io .

When you come to writing one of the most important letters in your life, you may need a few ground rules to help you to get started with the format of your cover letter.

That blank page can look awfully daunting otherwise.

Here are some must-follow tips around the structure and content of your cover letter:

Well-designed header

The header section of the cover letter should be attractive and space efficient. Graduates might be tempted to select a header design that reduces the amount of space that they need to fill for their cover letter, but you will have more to say than you think.

The header should contain all essential contact details (in addition to those on your resume) – full name, email, and mobile. You don’t have to include your full address and you definitely don’t have to include the “inside address” of your employer.

Mouthwatering intro

The intro of a recent grad or early career cover letter should be far more than a “this is what I want out of my career.” The hiring manager understands that you want the job – applicants need to prove to them that they are worthy of it. Make a compelling case.

The cover letter introduction should lead with your most relevant accomplishment for the role in question, with a hint of personality around how you achieved it. Avoid a generic cover letter that you send to everyone – you might not have much experience, but you should still strive to be as selective as possible.

Only relevant career stories with context

The length and content of your cover letter should be dictated by the amount of relevant experience that you have to share. Do not feel that you need to fill a page by parroting the responsibilities of the role or long lists of skills and personality traits without evidence.

Empty space is better than empty words – employers will value quality over quantity for the early career professional. What they want to understand in the cover letter is that you understand the demands of the role and can justify why you think you will do a good job.

Conclusion with call-to-action

End the conclusion of the early-career cover letter with a final detail about your personality and motivation and share your interest in learning more about the role. Saying that you hope to have the opportunity of an interview to learn more about the role is a powerful call-to-action which demonstrates your belief in yourself. Remember to keep the tone hopeful.

After the raw content come the syntax and visual choices:

Powerful action verbs

When you only have a certain number of sentences to create a favorable impression, your choice of verb can have a surprising impact on how your messages are received. Insightful action verbs can add a new level of meaning. Did you “manage” or “orchestrate” a project?

A word of warning: sprinkle action verbs and other buzzwords liberally. The cover letter should read like a conversation starter, so ensure that it sounds natural enough.

Impactful fonts, sensible sizes, and shot paragraphs

Increasingly the font size to take up more space on the page will fool no one. Stick with a standard 10 or 12 size and choose a suitable professional font that is easy to read.

Use short 2-4-line non-indented paragraphs and leave a line between each one. Give the reader a natural break between each of your career stories and consider using bullet points for your greatest accomplishments (the ones that you can ideally quantify with numbers). The cover letter should be strictly no more than one page – ideally aim for 3/4 of a page.

Right choice of template

Finally, very few cover letters or resumes are send as a blank word document these days. There are a wide choice of resume and cover letter templates – it is a great idea to use the same visual look for both your cover letter and resume. When a hiring manager is viewing a large number of candidates, this association will stick in their minds.

There is a subtle art to writing a persuasive cover letter when you do not have experience.

Strike a balance between outlining hopes for the future and sharing the greatest hits from your past. Your future employer will want to understand both.

If you are curious to explore further (you should be), the following article from Resume.io provides substantial further food for thought: “ How to Format a Cover Letter in 2022: Examples and Tips ”

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A resume is typically used when applying to jobs and internships in "industry", while a CV is used primarily when applying for academic, eduation, scientific or research positions. It is also applicable when applying for fellowships or grants. CV can inlcude all of your adademic background as well as teaching and research experience, publications, presentations, awards, honors, affiliations and other details.

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Academic Program Management Officer 3 (Hybrid) - 122834

Job description, #122834 academic program management officer 3 (hybrid).

Job posting will remain open until a suitable candidate has been identified.

This is a 100% Contract position for one (1) year with the possibility of extension or conversion to career status.

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The Center for Micriobione Innovation (CMI) is one of the Agile Centers within the Jacobs School of Engineering Dean's Office and is responsible for operational oversight of collaborative projects with Industry through the research coordination of a range of Microbiome research projects performed by core CMI laboratories. The Center has experienced tremendous growth since its creation and needs to continue expanding its team to assist our fast-growing list of industry partners.

Under the direction of the CMI Executive Director, and working closely with the Director for Research - Applications, the incumbent's focus is external collaboration with CMI's current and future industry partners. The research projects will be very diverse in nature and may include one or more of the following technologies: Sample collection method, sample preparations, next-generation sequencing (16S and metagenomics library preparation and analysis), metaproteomics, metatranscriptomic, flow cytometry, digital PCR, and novel techniques designed to address ongoing challenges in the field of translational Microbiome research. The candidate will provide consultation and collaboration with industry sponsors to create synergistic projects with the CMI-affiliated faculty members at UCSD.

The incumbent could further be expected to assist in the submission of original research proposals to government agencies to secure additional funding for research. Co-author publications including scientific articles and reviews. In our academic setting lead and mentor training, build and strengthen collaborations with researchers both at UCSD and elsewhere including industrial, pharmaceutical, and private industry will be essential.

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QUALIFICATIONS

Academic background and experience in selected area of research preferred. a Ph.D. Science in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, or related field (advanced degree preferred), with four (4) years experience in high technology business, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Thorough knowledge of administrative, budgetary, human resources and financial principles and practices.

Strong oral and written communication skills. Solid communications skills with the ability to speak and write about technical and scientific research persuasively and creatively.

Proven ability to think creatively and independently on concepts requiring advanced analytical skills.

Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse groups to achieve results. Skills to establish and maintain good working relationships with colleagues, faculty, donors, and industry partners, with an emphasis on collaboration, tact, diplomacy, flexibility, professionalism, and discretion.

Solid fundraising experience. Experience writing proposals for significant projects/gifts.

Ability to organize, interpret, evaluate, and present research findings in a variety of formats including research manuscripts, grant proposals, external manuscripts, and oral presentations and in collaborative and instructional scientific interactions within laboratory and discussion settings.

Proven experience assessing a broad spectrum of technical and resource needs and demands and establish priorities and manage multiple sub-projects simultaneously.

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Solid experience and strong ability to design, develop, plan and implement activities and events to further goals in a program setting.

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Annual Full Pay Range: $82,500 - $151,500 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $39.51 - $72.56

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

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