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Thank you to *everyone* for an extraordinary #GradRecruitWeek.
Undergrads—thank you for trusting us with your Qs & letting us share them with others.
And for putting yourself out there by tweeting about your search for a #GradSchool. We know that’s a tough thing to do.
Undergrads—thank you for trusting us with your Qs & letting us share them with others.
And for putting yourself out there by tweeting about your search for a #GradSchool. We know that’s a tough thing to do.
And #Mentors—Grads, PostDocs, Staff Scientists, Administrators and Profs! Thank you for participating in polls, giving your opinions and perspectives and sharing your (and colleagues’) open #GradSchool positions. You helped numerous students who appreciate it! #GradRecruitWeek
And we had support from so many organizations and student-run groups who retweeted our original announcement of #GradRecruitWeek. You helped us connect with so many undergrads & mentors we would not have reached on our own. #GradRecruitWeek
Next, we’ll share 10 retweets from the week. Obviously, we can share every tweet so we have selected a few that we want to highlight for this last part. #GradRecruitWeek
1) This tweet highlighting #Mentors who are available to chat virtually with an #UndergradInTheLab about becoming a #GradInTheLab. (Yo, mentors, you can still add your name below.) Send these mentors a DM to get started!
#GradRecruitWeek https://twitter.com/youinthelab/status/1307429004597587968?s=20
#GradRecruitWeek https://twitter.com/youinthelab/status/1307429004597587968?s=20
2) Who to contact when you have questions about the application process, if a PI has an open #GradSchool postion, the lab culture, or the department culture. #GradRecruitWeek https://twitter.com/youinthelab/status/1306190342891343872?s=20
3) We had several tweets on COVID (not surprisingly). But this one captured a lot of #UndergradInTheLab concerns. #GradRecruitWeek https://twitter.com/youinthelab/status/1306056560339288072?s=20
4) I was hoping for more comments on this inquiry from an #Undergrad who was trying to decide between an MS (that they didn’t really want) or a PhD (which they really want). So…it’s not too late to chime in with your opinions! #GradRecruitWeek https://twitter.com/youinthelab/status/1306033062497714177?s=20
5) Recommendation Letters. Do what you can so your #mentors have what they need to get them done on time and write the strongest ones possible. #GradRecruitWeek https://twitter.com/youinthelab/status/1306389152880103425?s=20
6) When you contact a potential graduate advisor through email, include a current CV. Here are some tips to help you make that CV. Also, when making it don't judge yourself harshly because you have less on yours than someone else does on theirs. https://twitter.com/youinthelab/status/1306330768235352064?s=20
7) This thread with favorite articles from some of our followers and mine ( @TheLabMentor) on how to read scientific literature. Bookmark this one and come back to it when you’re struggling to get the reading done. #GradRecruitWeek https://twitter.com/youinthelab/status/1305962395886587906?s=20
8) This thread on what questions that professors like to ask at #GradSchool interviews. And PIs—it’s not too late to add yours. And #GradStudents, #Postdocs, and Staff Scientists—feel free to add in ones you were asked. #GradRecruitWeek https://twitter.com/youinthelab/status/1305827451847794689?s=20
