Hey all, so I'm applying to a research assistant position (clinical and basic science- so both "why I want to be a doctor and why I want this specific position" will need to be addressed... I think...), and it's asking for a personal statement of 1-2 pages, a cover letter, as well as my resume.
My question is... does each thing need to cover something different?
I know from talking to my research professor that the cover letter will be read first. So she gave me some pointers, and I think I can definitely talk about why I want the position, how I am the best fit, and how it will help me in my future. Since I am attaching a resume, would it be smart to talk about some things that are already mentioned in the resume? I've always heard "no, don't repeat yourself". But I don't think it's possible for me not to repeat myself. help would be appreciated on this one.
What I don't know is how my personal statement is going to be written! I am thinking about essentially writing "why medicine" focusing a bit more on research and stuff and drawing it back onto clinical stuff (so it gels with the focus of this research assistant position). But again, a bunch of my "why medicine" comes from activities on my resume... is that ok? Or do I need to draw on experiences outside of what is mentioned on my resume.
I'm somewhat lost, any suggestions would certainly be appreciated! Thanks guys
My question is... does each thing need to cover something different?
I know from talking to my research professor that the cover letter will be read first. So she gave me some pointers, and I think I can definitely talk about why I want the position, how I am the best fit, and how it will help me in my future. Since I am attaching a resume, would it be smart to talk about some things that are already mentioned in the resume? I've always heard "no, don't repeat yourself". But I don't think it's possible for me not to repeat myself. help would be appreciated on this one.
What I don't know is how my personal statement is going to be written! I am thinking about essentially writing "why medicine" focusing a bit more on research and stuff and drawing it back onto clinical stuff (so it gels with the focus of this research assistant position). But again, a bunch of my "why medicine" comes from activities on my resume... is that ok? Or do I need to draw on experiences outside of what is mentioned on my resume.
I'm somewhat lost, any suggestions would certainly be appreciated! Thanks guys
