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P ’ s and Q ’ s of Professional Development. Bonnie Halpern-Felsher, Ph.D. Professor Stanford University. How Many of You…. Want to go to Grad or Med School?. LIKE TO BE LIKED?. Want to Apply to College?. Want a job?. Want to work in a lab?. FREE TIPS. FOR SUCCESS. Objectives.
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P’s and Q’s of Professional Development Bonnie Halpern-Felsher, Ph.D. Professor Stanford University
How Many of You… Want to go to Grad or Med School? LIKE TO BE LIKED? Want to Apply to College? Want a job? Want to work in a lab?
FREE TIPS FOR SUCCESS
Objectives • Discuss effective means of communication
Addressing People • “Hey” does not work! • Be formal: • Use Mr., Ms., or Dr. until you are invited to use first names • Look people in the eye and say “hello;” shake hands
Use of Cell Phones/Texting Turn Cell Phones Off Do Not Answer
Use of Cell Phones/Texting Only Call or Text if Invited
Emailing • Create a new, professional email address • Use this for professional matters only • Personal types of email addresses should not be used: • cutegirl@aol.com • techman@rcn.net • sciencenerd@yahoo.com
Emailing • Have a formal “To” and “From” statement • Don’t use “Hey” or other informal introductory remarks • Copy yourself, especially when using attachments • Ask, don’t tell • Follow-up/acknowledge emails
Emailing Don’t Use Abbreviations (LOL, BTW, TTYL, BFF)
Examples EMAIL and Other BLOOPERS
To: bonnie.halpernfelsher@ucsf.edu From: supernerd@yahoo.com Subject: Program information “Hey, I want to be part of your program. Send me information.”
To: bonnie.halpernfelsher@ucsf.edu From: gotcha@gmail.com Dear Reader, I am interested in your lab. I want to be a biology major. Do you have room? Thanks.
To: bonnie.halpernfelsher@ucsf.edu From: adamclarke@yahoo.com Dear Dr. Halpern-Felsher, Please write me a letter of recommendation. Applications are due in 2 days. BTW – I just sent you information. Sorry it is so late. Thanks.
To: bonnie.halpernfelsher@ucsf.edu From: musicluvr@yahoo.com Subject: Time of talk “Please send me the time of my presentation.”
To: bonnie.halpernfelsher@ucsf.edu From: groovy@yahoo.com Subject: ?? (In response to a professor’s email) “I don’t know what I am supposed to do.”
Other Things to Consider • Pay attention during all meetings • Take notes
FREE TIPS FOR SUCCESS