massive congrats to all those who got through and good luck with the interviews!!!!
I was unsuccessful for genomics and genomic counselling, and am trying to work out how to improve my application.. anyone who got through got any ideas?
I have worked in a prestigious genomics unit in a hospital for 3 months (my uni summer holiday level 1) working in their lab sequencing genes and assisting in research.. and worked for my second summer until now in genetics charity doing a role very similar to genetic counselor. I also have a massive amount of patient interaction (hospital work experience and volunteering with children with genetic diseases) and visited lots of labs. I have been a youth counselor for years, I tutor 5 times a week, I have been head on youth trips abroad to name a few!... I dont see how I could get any more people/leadership/counselling experiences than i already have! I cant fit any more into my schedule!!
the only thing i can think of is that i need more scientific experience, i.e. people skills are less important. SO maybe if I got a job now in specialized labs would that help?? ALso the uni I am in is not a top 10 .. does that make a difference??? what do they care about ?!