Two weeks ago I wrote this thread for advice on applying to research assistant positions - but this was mainly focused on the basics, and would not be enough to get an interview alone (sorry).
Now I've read all 244, here's how to make your application stand out:
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Okay, I am currently reviewing applicants for a research assistant position in our lab (specifically to work on psychological studies with patients), and I'm seeing common mistakes and missed opportunities so here are some tips for applicants:
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My honors thesis was on ego depletion. It didn’t work, which contributed to a lower grade. My lower grade meant I couldn’t directly get into a PhD program. Took me 2 yrs of RA-ing, 2 pubs + winning a scholarship (only coz the actual winner declined) to be allowed special entry
Important thread and responses regarding a new @nature paper on The association between early career informal mentorship in academic collaborations and junior author performance
#WomenInSTEM#Diversity#AcademicChatter
I want to make a podcast someday🤔 perhaps interviewing cognitive neurosciencists or discussing problems within psychology 🤷♀️. Still thinking 😂 #podcast#cognitiveneuroscience#psychology
Saw a post about the book 'Such a Fun Age' by #KileyReid and it sounds really good, especially with whats going on at the moment #BookTwitter#suchafunage