Job Application Packet

Meredythe Durckel
September 4, 2018
Contents

Microbiology Career FAQ ......................................................................................................... 3

Analyzing You & Your Profession ........................................................................................... 5
Letter of Recommendation Request ........................................................................................... 6
Job Advertisement .................................................................................................................. 7
Print Resume ............................................................................................................................. 9
Digital Resume..........................................................................................................................10
Digital Profile – Handshake ...................................................................................................11
Professional Images .................................................................................................................12
Job-Application Cover Letter .....................................................................................................13
Professional Brand Plan............................................................................................................14
Microbiology Career FAQ
FAQ is one page, front and back.
Analyzing You & Your Profession
This chart can be found in the Shared Google Drive at
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Letter of Recommendation Request

September 4, 2018
Dr. John Schmidt
Medical Microbiologist
Tucson Medical Center
5301 E. Grant Road
Tucson, Arizona 85712
Dear Dr. Schmidt:
My name is Meredythe Durckel, I briefly worked in your lab last summer studying the
mutation rates in E. coli. I am assembling an application for a job opportunity and would
be grateful for your support in the form of a recommendation letter.
I’ve enjoyed your leadership in developing practical laboratory skills such as aseptic
technique and good laboratory practices and look forward to applying this to future
laboratory experiences. The position I am applying for is a Research Technician, Level
1. I’ve attached the job description along with my resume and transcripts for your
deliberation.
I appreciate your consideration in writing a letter of recommendation on my behalf. If
you need any additional information, please email me at email@email.edu.
Thank you,

Meredythe Durckel
Job Advertisement
This job advertisement can be found in the Shared Google Drive at
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Print Resume
Digital Resume
Digital Profile – Handshake
Professional Images
Job-Application Cover Letter

August 28, 2018

Mr. Stephen Spencer, Director of Personnel
Recruiting Department
Tucson Medical Center
5301 E. Grant Road
Tucson, Arizona 85712
Dear Mr. Spencer:
In response to your job advertisement on the Tucson Medical Center website, please
consider me for the position in Microbiology division as the Medical Lab Technician. My
academic training in Microbiology at the University of Arizona, along with my experience
at Sonora Quest Laboratories, qualifies me for the position.
My education at the University of Arizona has given me a strong scientific background in
diagnostic microbiology techniques. I have focused on biochemical assays,
bioinformatics, and culture dilutions and stains in three graduate-level biotechnology
courses. For my final project, I am working with one other undergraduate in using the
Ames test to detect possible mutagenic substances in Pseudomonas sp.
While working at the Sonora Quest Laboratory, I was able to apply my practical
laboratory skills to the field of diagnostic laboratory sciences. I compile protocols,
document findings, use aseptic technique, and follow GLP (good laboratory practices).
The enclosed résumé provides an overview of by education and experience. I am
available at your convenience to discuss my qualifications for this position. Please leave
a message any time at (520) 555 - 3999 or email me at mdurckel@email.arizona.edu.
Thank you,

Meredythe Durckel
Professional Brand Plan

My professional brand is a microbiologist with practical laboratory skills. I present myself online
through an online portfolio, professional websites, and social media sites.
1. Online Portfolio
https://engl313portfolio.weebly.com/

This was originally built as a beginning for the professional writing certificate, thus is
showcases prompts used in the course. If I were to build on this and focus directly on my
field of expertise I would include lab techniques I am familiar with, protocols, photos, and
perhaps examples from my laboratory notebook.

2. Professional Website
a. Handshake
Update profile picture to match gmail account for consistency and recognition.
Apply to jobs and participate in online community
Add job descriptions and previous experience (update profile)

b. LinkedIn
Update profile picture to match gmail account for consistency and recognition.
Apply to jobs and participate in online community
Add job descriptions and previous experience (update profile)

3. Social Media Sites

a. Facebook
This is something that potential employers may look at. Content should be
hidden from public view or updated to be professional/work appropriate. This
may involve deleting photos or posts that reference alcohol, drugs, nudity,
profanity, or other NSFW content.

b. Instagram
Same update of content applies, as a general rule “if it’s not something you
would show your grandma…”
Participate in online community by interacting with other content users in the
scientific field, such as UAResearch or NASA.