During
this week of ISM we set up almost everything for our professional interviews
that we will be soon doing. On Thursday, we dress professionally and practiced
mock interviews and calls in order gain a better understanding of the process. The
mock interviews and calls helped since I learned that I should be more
confident of myself and should smile more. After practicing the interviews and
calls, we critiqued each other’s resumes so that our drafted resumes would have
little to no error. For instance, we set up appropriate voicemails on our cell
phones in case anyone may want to contact us, made email signatures so that
professionals know we are and represent, and drafted a resume to give to
professionals at the business symposium. This past week I composed a rough
draft of my resume (1hr), which I will give to professionals. Also, I completed
my second research assessment (2hrs), which I was able to become better
informed on how certain proteins promote or hinder a healthy heart. I learned
that circulating protein apolipoprotein E helps repair the lining of blood
vessels, while the genetic variant APO4 doesn’t thus increasing the chance of
cardiovascular disease for some individuals. Next week I plan on making calls
from those on my contact log and try to succeed in scheduling interviews with
them. I hope to learn more insight and tips in the coming weeks.
