Arizona State University

...and a lot of sun screen!

I worked in a microbial ecology lab, so the type of work I performed there will be different compared to other research labs. For me, a daily day will consist of checking on my bacteria to see if they grew and if so, isolate the colony onto another type of medium. Depending on how many isolates I...

There is none. You fill out a form saying your grades that you got in physics classes and which ones you're taking. You explain why you'd like to be a learning assistant, if you see teaching in your future, you're in for sure. They need a lot of help so if you just express how much you like physi...

It depends on whether you are working in lab, lecture, or recitation. Any day requires answering questions for students. In lab the TA may allow you to sign off the papers for students.

I liked the flexible schedule, the ability to attend conferences and continually learn, the ability to take on multiple jobs with in the fitness center, the ability to express my opinions and take on leadership roles, the fast-paced environment, diverse personalities of co-workers and participant...

Helped me to learn how to work with different peopleHow to multi-taskDevelop my creative mindTake on leadership rolesLearn to speak up

Use a notecard to write down all of the major concepts, topics, and information that you feel would be relevant during the interview process. Reflect on how and why you bring value to your customers, and write down words and phrases that summarize these thoughts. By taking time to create a noteca...

Consistently thinking about how I can improve the standard and quality of service to my clients through my application of experience and knowledge. As a Personal Trainer a major component of my job is providing education, the "why" behind an exercise regimen, movement, etc. After every session I ...

My major supplements my job as a Personal Trainer by giving my tools nessesary to determine what my clients demand and how I can adapt my own methods to meet this demand. Every client I work with has unique desires and expectations, and through the education I've obtained from my major I'm better...

Be prepared to explain why both the position and ASU are a good fit for you. What background has prepared you for this role? What contributions will you make to the program, college, and university? Be aware of both research and teaching requirements, and be prepared to meet with students during ...

When I was in the process of applying for an undergraduate research position at ASU, I made sure that I thoroughly researched potential professors whose areas of interest aligned with mine. Once I narrowed down to a few professors who I would like to work for and whose research I would like to le...

The position is very flexible, and it's possible to work from either a campus office or a home office for non-teaching responsibilities. However, if you like to interact with students and other faculty (from several disciplines, not just from ID), then the campus office is the place to be. A typi...