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Meet the Researcher Interview Series
Pour la traduction en française, cliquez-ici WiCSC-Trainee board presents our interview series where we highlight individuals working outside of academia with backgrounds in cognitive research. Our aim is to create resources for trainees to explore their career options. In each episode, we ask our interviewees about their educational background, career trajectory, what their day to day…
Mitacs Accelerate Internship
DISCLAIMER: The information below is an extracted summary from the official Mitacs website provided for information only. For more information visit https://www.mitacs.ca/en/programs/accelerate Pour la traduction française, cliquez ici Are you a college/university student or recent graduate? Did you know that you may be eligible for a Mitacs Accelerate internship? You could get PAID to share your…
Preparing Cognitive Science Trainees for Diverse Careers: Resume
Pour la traduction française, cliquez ici Section 1: Effective Bullet Points When preparing your resume Things to have in each bullet point Skill: what action you took — action verbTask: ways in which you applied skills — using descriptors, adjectives, and nouns Tools: how you performed the task — 1. actual tool or technique 2. role you played 3.…
Preparing Cognitive Science Trainees for Diverse Careers: Job Market
Pour la traduction française, cliquez ici Section 1: Basic Types of Workplaces Research AgenciesAgencies conduct research on behalf of a company. In-House ResearcherCompany conducts research within its own structure. What does success look like? You sell projects; revenue goals are met; you gain a reputation as an industry expert Your work shapes your company’s products…