Below, please find information [formatted as blurbs(*) for easy sharing in e-newsletters, etc.] about the LifeSci NYC Internship Program:

• *Upcoming virtual career panel, Entry Level Careers in Research & Development in the Life Sciences, on November 7 from 6-7 pm
• *LifeSci NYC Internship program, its offerings, applicant eligibility, and upcoming Info Sessions
• *Upcoming Cover Letter Workshop on December 2 from 5-6 pm
• *CUNY Campus Ambassadors
• *Resources for students considering a career in the life sciences

Virtual Career Panel: Entry Level Careers in Research & Development in the Life Sciences

TheLifeSci NYC Internship Program [bit.ly] invites students to join us on Thursday, November 7 from 6-7 pm to learn about Entry Level Careers in Research & Development in the Life Sciences [us02web.zoom.us]. The panel will feature industry professionals, including alumni of our program, representing a range of career pathways. The panel (in formation) includes:

• Nasim Farahmand, Senior Scientist at L’Oréal USA
• Sibora Peca, Clinical Operations Lead at Sequential Skin

Please register HERE [us02web.zoom.us]. (Note that you must sign into Zoom in order to attend; create a free account HERE [zoom.us].)

LifeSci NYC Internship Program Info Sessions

The LifeSci NYC Internship Program [bit.ly] offers the chance to complete a single application [bit.ly] to gain access to paid internship and job opportunities at dozens of NYC life science companies and organizations. Students from all majors are eligible to apply, as a wide range of science, tech and business roles [bit.ly] are offered. For more information, attend one of our Virtual Info Sessions, which will explain the application process, provide tips on creating a strong application, and include an opportunity for Q&A. Use the following registration links:

• Tuesday, November 12, 2024 ✦ 1-2 pm [us02web.zoom.us]
• Tuesday, November 26, 2024  ✦ 12-1 pm [us02web.zoom.us]
• Thursday, December 12, 2024  ✦ 5-6 pm [us02web.zoom.us]

(Note that you must sign into Zoom in order to attend; create a free account HERE [zoom.us].)

Undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at universities in NYC, as well as NYC residents enrolled at universities anywhere are eligible to apply. Recent graduates also qualify.

LifeSci NYC Internship Program Virtual Cover Letter Workshop

The LifeSci NYC Internship Program [bit.ly] will be hosting a Virtual Cover Letter Workshop[us02web.zoom.us] on Monday, December 2 from 5-6 pm. Register HERE [us02web.zoom.us]. We know that many students are intimidated when faced with writing a tailored cover letter. At this event, program staff will provide step-by-step guidance for creating effective cover letters, followed by Q&A. Note that you must sign into Zoom in order to attend; create a free account HERE[zoom.us].

CUNY Campus Ambassadors Offer Application Support for the LifeSci NYC Internship Program

CUNY Campus Ambassadors (CA) are current CUNY students who are also alumni of the LifeSci NYC Internship Program [bit.ly], having been selected for internships in the past. They have received specialized training to assist their fellow students with our program application [bit.ly], resumes, cover letters, and interview prep, as well as general career planning & application strategy. You can sign up HERE [forms.gle]to meet with a CA assigned to your campus.

LifeSci NYC Internship Program Resources for Students

If you need help writing cover letters, improving your resume, preparing for an interview, or even figuring out what career directions are open to you within the life sciences industry, the LifeSci NYC Internship Program[bit.ly] offers multiple resources:

• Sign up for a virtual Office Hours [bit.ly]appointment with a member of our staff
• Consult our Cover Letter Cheat Sheet [bit.ly] and/or Resume Cheat Sheet [bit.ly] for tips to make your job search materials more effective
• Check out our Life Sciences Career Profiles [bit.ly] offering information about 14 distinct career pathways in the life sciences industry.
• Applicant questions may be addressed to our team at internships@upperweststrategies.com.

Student flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YwlsFyM0MM9DKoOatdWf58EBtQ75-3PB/view