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Bredemann, PhD

Research Associate, Cell, Developmental, and Integrative Biology. UAB
Instructor, Psychology. UAB

205.934.3524

DISCLAIMER: This website was prepared or accomplished by Teruko Bredemann, PhD. in her personal capacity. The information and classroom policies expressed in this website are the author's own and do not reflect the view of the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) or the UAB Department of Psychology. This website is in no way supported by nor endorsed by UAB.

The purpose of this website is the dissemination of information to students enrolled in PY 490 & centralizing the many internet resources that may be used during the semester by every section taught by Dr. Bredemann.

Professional Resume

Hints and Tips

Avoid words that are overly used and imply exaggeration such as: Love, Passion, Always, Never, Hope, Help.

Try to "Show not tell" your characteristics and accomplishments. Describe situations where that quality came into play.

Explain your experiences with specific and detailed language. Such as defining how you reacted, what that experience ment to you and why it is/was important to your development or current perspectives.

Assignment Late Policy

There will be a 3 pt deduction for each day any assignment is submitted late, and after 3 days past the due date, assignments will no longer be accepted.

No assignments will be accepted through email.

HOMEPAGE > POST GRADUATION

Graduate Portfolio

Students will create a professional planning portfolio specific to their individual post-baccalaureate plans.

This includes the three basic components listed below:

A. Professional resume or CV

B. Personal statement

A. Professional Resume

A resume is designed to showcase previous employment and the skills utilized during those committments. Whereas an "Curriculum Vita" leans more towards academic accomplishements and civic responsibilities and may also include descriptions of grades or important assignments accomplished during your college experience. There are many internet and university resources available to help you create a resume or CV that reflects your own personal style.

The University Writing Center and UAB Career Services offer many online and in office resources to assist students with writing a personal resume or CV. It is highly advisable that students take advantage of the services offered when constructing this document. A well designed resume or CV will be necessary for both graduate school and job applications.

www.uab.edu/careerservices/

www.uab.edu/writingcenter/

B. Personal Statement

A personal statement is designed to describe your interests and career goals in terms of the knowledge, skills and characteristics that make you stand out as a graduate school applicant. It is also a good place to discuss your personal experiences and values as they apply to your future life goals.

The University Writing Center and UAB Career Services offer many online and in office resources to assist students with writing a personal statement. It is highly advisable that students take advantage of the services offered when constructing this document. A well designed personal statement will be necessary for both graduate school and job applications.

We are privileged to have the director of the UWC visit our classes to give a workshop on writing personal statements!

UAB UWC Personal Statement Workshop 2014.pdf (35,4 kB)

HigherEd Personal Statement Advice.pdf (44151)

Course Grade Calculation

20% Literature Review Textbook Assignments

20% Final Literature Review Document

15% Journal article presentation

15% Ethics Online Discussion

15% Team journal presentation

5% Service Learning Report

5% Resume & Personal Statement

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