seminar #2

UROP Seminar and the Indecipherable Project

BookThe Harry Potter

Edition

Indoor Quidditch Break into two teams.

You will be given 3 notecards

On the blank side of each, write the numbers 1, 2, and 3, respectively.

Indoor QuidditchCard 1: Write a well known fact about yourself (physical trait for example)

Card 2: Something a little less known about yourself (what area you’re researching in, ect)

Card 3: Something few people (or few people here) would know about you

Indoor QuidditchEach team has three chances to score a point (1,2,3)

Penalties or ties will be awarded or broken by allowing a team a chance at a SNITCH question

SNITCH

How many Chocolate Frogs cards does Ron estimate he has in Harry Potter and the

Sorcerer's Stone?

SNITCH

In wizarding currency, how many Sickles are in a Galleon?

SNITCH

What does O.W.L stand for?A)Official Wizarding License

B)Organized Wizard LearningC)Ordinary Wizarding Level

D)Outstanding Wizard Lesson

SNITCH

Where does Harry Potter sleep before moving into his cousin Dudley’s second

bedroom?

Agenda Indoor QuiddtichToday’s Goals

Class Discussion ExpectationsResumes

Cover Letters Expectations for Your Research

Experience ActivityProject Search

Interview EtiquetteAnnouncements/Reminders

Goals1.Get to know each

other some more and discuss class expectations.

2.Feel confident in your resume and cover letters.

Goals3. Begin analyzing what you really want or expect out of your research project.

4. Develop tools and strategies for an effective interview.

Class Discussion Expectations

Class Discussion ExpectationsListen respectfully and actively

Staying on topic

Punctual, Prepared

Question

Taking turns (hand raising)

Engage with each other and speaker

Open-minded

Safe and brave spaces

Challenge ideas, not person

Thank you!

ResumesCommon Reminders:

Address

Objective

UofM

Bullet Points!!!

Action verb+context+result or impact

What skills did you gain from each experience?

Resumes

SAVE AS A PDF!

Resume ExamplesCase 1: Ron Weasley (what not to do)

Goal Keeper, Gryffindor Quidditch Team

I fly in front of three hoops

Block goals from opposing team

Been a member for two years:

Resume ExamplesCase 2: Herminone Granger (what to do)

Prefect, Gryffindor House at Hogwarts

Patrolled hallways in an efficient manner contributing to the overall safety of students.

Provided support for students in need of guidance to promote a positive house community.

Increased House standing in the Inter-House tournament through consistent hard work, resulting in 100 additional points for Gryffindor.

Cover LettersUse worksheet in handbook!

Include:

1.Subject line w/project title

2.Intro yourself

3.Explain interest in project

4.Examples of relevant skills

5.Request interview and provide available times

6.Close (mention attached resume)

7.ATTACH pdf of resume and class schedule

Taylor cover letter for each project!

Cover Letter ExampleDear Potential Sponsor,

I am a junior at the University of Michigan studying English. I am applying for a publishing internship through the IES Dublin Summer Internship Program to further my love of travel and my passion for literature. Ireland has been home to a number of amazing writers. James Joyce, Bram Stoker, Jonathan Swift and Oscar Wilde are just a few. This country has made its mark on the literary world. I want to work in Dublin because of the city’s richly read history. Your company is one that continues to make the city a hub of creativity today. Though my experience as a research assistant I will be a good fit for your company's mission and add my unique perspective to the conversation.

Since September 2014, I have been employed as a research assistant in the U of M Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program. I work under the supervision of Dr. Colleen Conway as she conducts research on music teacher education and mentoring. My responsibilities often include library and database research, editing articles, and analyzing interview data. I am gaining techniques in editing, text analysis, and articulating written arguments. My research work with Dr. Conway has been an invaluable experience and I believe I have skills that will transfer well into a work environment. Research takes motivation and hard work, which are elements needed for any position.

I look forward to gaining real world work experience in an area I am passionate about and that additionally allows me to bring my skills to the benefit of a position with this internship. I’d like to request an interview. I am available from 10am until 2pm on Mondays and after 1pm on Wednesdays. I’ve also attached my class schedule,so if these times are not convienent, hopefully we can find another time to meet. Attached you will also find my resume.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,Natalie Steers

Expectations for your Research Experience Activity

Project SearchProject Book

Note:

Project Number

Name

Daily Tasks

You’ve got an Interview! Now what?

You got an interview! Now what?

Preparation:

Print out copy of your resume

Know what it says!

Few “skill” example stories

Know why you applied to project and/or about the mentor

Questions

You got an interview! Now what?How to Dress:

Dress for position but professional

You got an interview! Now what?During:

Be yourself!

Be interested and engaged!

You got an interview! Now what?AFter:

Thank You email!

Respond promptly to any

communication.

Announcements/RemindersDue TONIGHT: Revised Resume and Cover

Letter

Contact Information available on Sept. 15th in UROP office!

Schedule Monthly Meetings

Next Seminar: “Mentors and Mentoring” –with two special Guest Speaker

Begin looking at “Congratulations, you’ve found a research project” module!

Questions