Gabriela Chavira

Ph.D., Director, Office of Undergraduate Research


University Library 27 (Main Office)
University Library 23 (Grad Peer Mentors)
18111 Nordhoff Street,
Northridge, CA 91330-8255

Phone: (818) 677-4863

Send email

Professional Development Certificate

Critical Soft Skills Chart

Create a Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Learn the difference between a resume and a CV. Join us for this workshop that provides the tools to effectively showcase your academic achievements, research, skills, and experiences.

Level: I, A

Students will learn:

  • The difference between a resume and a CV
  • The importance of a CV · How to format a CV
  • To create their own CV

Workshop Registration

Students can submit a draft of their CV to the OUR Grad Peer Mentors for feedback!

Summer Research Opportunities

Learn how to find and apply for paid summer research internships! Enhance your resumé, gain experience, and explore future career paths by spending your summer away from CSUN!

Level: I, A

Students will learn:

  • What is a summer undergraduate research experience (SURE)
  • Benefits of SUREs · Eligibility criteria for applying to SUREs
  • How to apply

Workshop Registration

Students can submit a draft of their essays to the OUR Grad Peer Mentors for feedback!

Getting Strong Letters of Recommendation (LORs)

Level: B, I, A

Students will learn:

  • When a recommendation letter is needed
  • Importance of LORs
  • Who to ask for LORs
  • What your recommenders need to write strong letters

Workshop Registration

Email Etiquette

Level: B

Having trouble communicating with others via email? Are faculty not responding to your email questions? Join us for tips on crafting effective emails!

Students will learn:

  • The importance of effective communication
  • What not to include in emails
  • Components of effective emails
  • How to follow up with previous unanswered emails

Workshop Registration

Gabriela Chavira

Ph.D., Director, Office of Undergraduate Research


University Library 27 (Main Office)
University Library 23 (Grad Peer Mentors)
18111 Nordhoff Street,
Northridge, CA 91330-8255

Phone: (818) 677-4863

Send email

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