Sara's Career Tips

Due to the pandemic, we do not have as many in-person opportunities to network.
One of the most effective ways to help your CV/resume stand out is to highlight your relevant accomplishments when describing your experiences. A CV/resume does not only tell the story of what you did.
Video interviews have risen in popularity over the years and, due to the pandemic, many employers and residency programs are exclusively utilizing this format in place of in-person interviews. The interview process can feel intimidating. These tips can help alleviate stress on the day of the video interview!
As we make our way through these challenging times, in-person opportunities to meet professionals in our desired field have been limited. Due to that, many people are looking for alternative ways to expand their professional network, including finding and connecting with individuals virtually. Contacting someone you do not know takes courage and may feel uncomfortable! These tips can help make the process feel less daunting.
With the recent COVID-19 outbreak, this month’s tip is on how to move forward in your career during these uncertain times.         Here are three tips that may help:
A fellow health professional student recently asked if the following question can be shared in February's Career Tip of the Month:
In honor of National Mentoring Month, January’s career tip is on how to ask someone to be your mentor. 
This month’s tip is on cover letters/letters of intent (“cover letter”). We recently received the following question from a UCSF health professional student: 
This month’s tip is on how to stand out during an interview. Asking questions is one of the most important things you can do during an interview.
This month’s tip is on networking. We recently received a question about how to gracefully exit a conversation at a networking event.

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