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A few questions.
1.) I completed my degree via two Universities. Spent 2 years at the first then transferred out because they did not have too many classes as the degree program was just newly introduced. I got my scholarship at that school. The second more acclaimed University is where I finished my degree and have my degree listed as coming from that school. Should I list my scholarship as coming from the first University or the second? Also, what if people do not have a pile of scholarships or anything really noteworthy? I did not fair well with the ones I applied for because others were clearly much much smarter than I. So what can people write down if they do not have a load of scholarships? Should we write down some of our classes or relevant lab courses to at least have something in that section? I have a BSc Degree. For me personally all places I apply to have to do with labs, research facilities and affiliates, Healthcare and things of that nature so they are big on the academics and being able to do the relevant lab work.
2.) How far back should the work experience go? 5 years? Many of us may have seasonal work during school, so just a quick stint for the summer or a few months at Christmas to make money then go back to school. Should those be listed even if it is a shorter amount of time?
3.) Can you make a guide on the even more dreaded and more difficult, it seems, cover letter?