{"id":63,"date":"2021-07-13T19:08:28","date_gmt":"2021-07-13T19:08:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/baliga.systemsbiology.net\/see-interns\/hs2021\/?page_id=63"},"modified":"2021-08-21T09:22:45","modified_gmt":"2021-08-21T09:22:45","slug":"for-prospective-interns","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/baliga.systemsbiology.net\/see-interns\/hs2021\/the-covid-19-experience\/for-prospective-interns\/","title":{"rendered":"For Prospective Interns"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#002664;font-size:18px\">Here you can find tips and tricks for each part of the application, interview, and internship process!<strong> <\/strong><span style=\"color:#83002b\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Simply click on each image to be taken to a YouTube video compiled by this years&#8217; intern cohort<\/strong>,<\/span><span style=\"color:#002664\" class=\"has-inline-color\"> or click the YouTube link manually listed below in it&#8217;s appropriate section. <\/span>Each video aims to help future intern applicants and interns be successful throughout their individual journey! See other helpful tips and tricks down below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=CUZJgkv8_HQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"571\" src=\"https:\/\/baliga.systemsbiology.net\/see-interns\/hs2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/08\/App-1024x571.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/baliga.systemsbiology.net\/see-interns\/hs2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/08\/App-1024x571.png 1024w, https:\/\/baliga.systemsbiology.net\/see-interns\/hs2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/08\/App-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/baliga.systemsbiology.net\/see-interns\/hs2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/08\/App-768x429.png 768w, https:\/\/baliga.systemsbiology.net\/see-interns\/hs2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/08\/App-1536x857.png 1536w, https:\/\/baliga.systemsbiology.net\/see-interns\/hs2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/08\/App.png 1844w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=o4IdlC3pLao\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1843\" height=\"1025\" src=\"https:\/\/baliga.systemsbiology.net\/see-interns\/hs2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/08\/Interview-Process.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1201\" data-link=\"https:\/\/baliga.systemsbiology.net\/see-interns\/hs2021\/the-covid-19-experience\/for-prospective-interns\/interview-process\/\" class=\"wp-image-1201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/baliga.systemsbiology.net\/see-interns\/hs2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/08\/Interview-Process.png 1843w, https:\/\/baliga.systemsbiology.net\/see-interns\/hs2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/08\/Interview-Process-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/baliga.systemsbiology.net\/see-interns\/hs2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/08\/Interview-Process-1024x570.png 1024w, https:\/\/baliga.systemsbiology.net\/see-interns\/hs2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/08\/Interview-Process-768x427.png 768w, https:\/\/baliga.systemsbiology.net\/see-interns\/hs2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/08\/Interview-Process-1536x854.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1843px) 100vw, 1843px\" \/><\/figure><\/a><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=h3wITRcqfJQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1837\" height=\"1034\" src=\"https:\/\/baliga.systemsbiology.net\/see-interns\/hs2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/08\/Internship.png\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"1203\" data-full-url=\"https:\/\/baliga.systemsbiology.net\/see-interns\/hs2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/08\/Internship.png\" data-link=\"https:\/\/baliga.systemsbiology.net\/see-interns\/hs2021\/the-covid-19-experience\/for-prospective-interns\/internship\/\" class=\"wp-image-1203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/baliga.systemsbiology.net\/see-interns\/hs2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/08\/Internship.png 1837w, https:\/\/baliga.systemsbiology.net\/see-interns\/hs2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/08\/Internship-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/baliga.systemsbiology.net\/see-interns\/hs2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/08\/Internship-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/baliga.systemsbiology.net\/see-interns\/hs2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/08\/Internship-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/baliga.systemsbiology.net\/see-interns\/hs2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2021\/08\/Internship-1536x865.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1837px) 100vw, 1837px\" \/><\/figure><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Application Process:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-text-color wp-block-list\" style=\"color:#002664;font-size:16.25px\"><li>It may be helpful to keep a spreadsheet with a list of all of the requirements of the application &#8211; this will help keep you organized and ensure that you\u2019ve submitted all the required components<\/li><li>Be specific about what you are interested in researching. You may want to look at research topics and articles created by ISB scientists on the ISB website. If any of these interest you, you may want to talk about what specifically interests you so that the SEE team can place you in a project which you will enjoy<\/li><li>Talk about who you are, your background, your motivation for learning science, what you hope to get out of the internship (what you want to study, why you want to study it), future goals\/career plans you may have (as well as how this experience will help you achieve them), and anything else that shows your motivation<\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=CUZJgkv8_HQ\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color:#006eff\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Advice for Future ISB High School Interns &#8211; Application Process &#8211; YouTube<\/span><\/a> (<span style=\"color:#82003b\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>time stamps<\/strong><\/span> for specific sections below)<ul><li><span style=\"color:#002664\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Advice for Future Interns: Introduction<\/strong> (0:00-0:40)<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color:#002664\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Advice for Future Interns: Application Process <\/strong>(0:41-0:43)<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color:#002664\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Application Process: Cover Letter<\/strong> (0:44-2:00)<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color:#002664\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Application Process: Resume <\/strong>(2:01-3:10)<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color:#002664\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Application Process: Additional Document Section <\/strong>(3:11-3:54)<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color:#002664\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Application Process: Letter of Recommendation<\/strong> (3:55-4:48)<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color:#002664\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Application Process: Overall Advice<\/strong> <strong>(<\/strong>4:49-5:23)<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color:#002664\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Good luck! <\/strong>(5:24-5:26)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Interview Process: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-text-color wp-block-list\" style=\"color:#002664;font-size:16.25px\"><li>Be prepared! Look at past interns\u2019 websites\/projects, educate yourself about ISB, their values, and systems biology, learn about possible mentors and the people who\u2019ll be interviewing you<\/li><li>Be kind and respectful towards your interviewers, maintain a professional yet organic tone in your voice. However, also be enthusiastic and genuine in your responses. Remember to express what makes you, you!<\/li><li>Come with specific questions (they are what make you stand out)<\/li><li>Being nervous is normal, it just means that you care, remember that the interviewers are just looking to get to know you and your interests<\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=o4IdlC3pLao\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color:#006eff\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Advice for Future ISB High School Interns &#8211; Interview Process &#8211; YouTube<\/span><\/a> (<strong><span style=\"color:#82003b\" class=\"has-inline-color\">time stamps<\/span><\/strong> for specific sections below)<ul><li><strong>Advice for Future Interns: Interview Process <\/strong>(0:00-0:02)<\/li><li><strong>Interview Process: Preparation<\/strong> (0:03-1:13)<\/li><li><strong>Interview Process: During<\/strong> (1:14-2:06)<\/li><li><strong>Interview Process: After<\/strong> (2:07-2:52)<\/li><li><strong>Good luck! <\/strong>(2:53-2:56)<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Internship:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-text-color wp-block-list\" style=\"color:#002664;font-size:16.25px\"><li>Try your best to communicate with the intern cohort and especially your partners and mentors<\/li><li>Break down big concepts into smaller steps<\/li><li>Ask questions!&nbsp;<\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=h3wITRcqfJQ\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color:#006eff\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Advice for Future ISB High School Interns &#8211; During the Internship &#8211; YouTube<\/span><\/a> (<strong><span style=\"color:#82003b\" class=\"has-inline-color\">time stamps<\/span><\/strong> for specific sections below)<ul><li><strong>Advice for Future Interns: Internship<\/strong> (0:00-0:02)<\/li><li><strong>Internship Advice: Meetings <\/strong>(0:03-1:03)<\/li><li><strong>Internship Advice: Productivity <\/strong>(1:04-2:21)<\/li><li><strong>Internship Advice: Project <\/strong>(2:22-3:21)<\/li><li><strong>Internship Advice: Communication<\/strong> (3:22-4:31)<\/li><li><strong>Advice for Future Interns: Conclusion <\/strong>(4:32-5:01)<\/li><li><strong>Farewell from ISB\u2019s 2021 High School Intern Cohort! <\/strong>(5:02-5:11)<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Extra Resources: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#002664;font-size:16.25px\">In addition to the videos and tips above, we wanted to provide you with extra resources that helped us be successful on our journey! We recommend starting with the ISB website and exploring pages that sound interesting to you to better understand the company. Thebalancecareers.com is another great website to start at that provides helpful tips for cover letters, resumes, and work skills while also providing specific examples for high school students. However, there are many other helpful job websites that you can reference such as indeed, chegg, etc., Thebalancecareers.com is only one of many! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-list\" style=\"font-size:16.25px\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/isbscience.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"color:#006eff\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Institute for Systems Biology (ISB) | Seattle, WA (isbscience.org)<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/see.isbscience.org\/resources\/for-students\/faq\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"color:#006eff\" class=\"has-inline-color\">High School Student Opportunities FAQsBaliga Systems Education Experiences (isbscience.org)<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/see.isbscience.org\/resources\/for-students\/hs-intern-websites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"color:#006eff\" class=\"has-inline-color\">High School Intern WebsitesBaliga Systems Education Experiences (isbscience.org)<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebalancecareers.com\/what-are-interns-and-internships-1918155\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"color:#006eff\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Interns and Internships: What Are They? (thebalancecareers.com)<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebalancecareers.com\/get-your-cover-letter-noticed-2060153\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"color:#006eff\" class=\"has-inline-color\">How to Write a Cover Letter (With Examples) (thebalancecareers.com)<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebalancecareers.com\/high-school-resume-examples-and-writing-tips-2063554\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"color:#006eff\" class=\"has-inline-color\">High School Resume Examples and Writing Tips (thebalancecareers.com)<\/span><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thebalancecareers.com\/job-interviews-types-4161911\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"color:#006eff\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Types of Job Interviews (thebalancecareers.com)<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#002664;font-size:16.25px\">While the links above may prove helpful for you throughout your application, interview, and internship process, we also strongly encourage you to use your resources, such as the internet, to your advantage! We understand that the internet can be overwhelming with information, however remember to take a deep breath and use information that you resonate with and feel is from a credible source. Here are some example<strong><span style=\"color:#82003b\" class=\"has-inline-color\"> search terms <\/span><\/strong>that we found to be helpful: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-text-color wp-block-list\" style=\"color:#002266;font-size:16.25px\"><li>High School Resume Template <\/li><li>What should a good resume and cover letter include&nbsp;<\/li><li>How to make your resume and cover letter stand out&nbsp;<\/li><li>How to stand out in your interview <\/li><li>Tips for remote communication<\/li><li>How to showcase your individuality in an application&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here you can find tips and tricks for each part of the application, interview, and internship process! Simply click on each image to be taken to a YouTube video compiled by this years&#8217; intern cohort, or click the YouTube link manually listed below in it&#8217;s appropriate section. Each video aims to help future intern applicants and interns be successful throughout their individual journey! See other helpful tips and tricks down below: Application Process: It may be helpful to keep a spreadsheet with a list of all of the requirements of the application &#8211; this will help keep you organized and ensure that you\u2019ve submitted all the required components Be specific about what you are interested in researching. You may want to look at research topics and articles created by ISB scientists on the ISB website. 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