On November 3, 2021, the Weinberg Institute, in conjunction with the Opportunity Hub, held a Cover Letter and CV/Resume workshop for Cognitive Science majors!
Our peer facilitators gave presentations on their professional development opportunities from within and outside the major, and also highlighted marketable skills they had acquired through their classes. Megan Downey, a representative from the Opportunity Hub, also gave an informative talk about best practices for creating compelling application materials.Â
For those who were unable to attend, we want to make sure that you have access to some of the helpful resources highlighted during this event:
Opportunity Hub Canvas Site--Students can use their U-M credentials to access this amazing resource, which contains handouts and webinars on locating internships and jobs, leveraging your LSA degree in applications, interview preparation, career fairs, and much more!
Planning Your Future Page--This Weinberg Institute webpage has a wide range of resources on different career pathways for CogSci students, planning for graduate school, post-graduate international opportunities, and working in laboratories - just to name a few of the many resources located here!
Brainstorming/Career Exploration Tools
Unsure where to start when it comes to making future career plans? Here are some good first steps to take:
Make advising appointments with a CogSci advisor or Peer Facilitator. Our advising staff and students are here to help you explore your interests and how they connect with your Cognitive Science coursework.
Check out our webinar on peer facilitator’s internships here!
Make an appointment with the Opportunity Hub. The Opportunity Hub can not only assist you with preparing your application materials for jobs and internships, but they can also help you find job opportunities, connect with U-M alumni, and much more!
Check out the Career Center. The Career Center is here to help you - especially those of you who are juniors or seniors! - make the transition from undergraduate student to full time professional!
