Creating a Stellar Job Application: CVs, Cover Letters, and Strategic Networking Webinar

Join us online for a ‘Creating a Stellar Job Application: CVs, Cover Letters, and Strategic Networking’ webinar on Thursday, November 20, 2025, 8am AKT | 10am MT | 12pm ET! Are you interested in learning how to craft an effective application for your next career move? What makes a cover letter, CV, or resume stand out? The Polar Science Early Career Community Office is excited to host Jimena Ugaz from the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) Human Resources Team for a discussion on effective cover letters, key differences between CVs and resume, and utilizing LinkedIn for networking.  

This event format will be a 35-minute presentation, with a 15-minute Q&A session. Content will be developed by CIRES, with the event hosted by the Polar Science Early Career Community Office. 

To register for this event, visit this webpage. 

Please reach out to psecco@colorado.edu if you have any questions. 

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Jimena Ugaz serves as the Talent Acquisition and Training Manager at the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES), where she plays a key role within the HR Department. Her responsibilities include guiding hiring teams on legally sound and effective recruitment practices, promoting professional development, and leading initiatives as part of the CIRES Mentoring Program Committee.

Prior to joining CIRES, Jimena held roles as a Recruiter and HR Generalist at Mental Health Partners in Boulder County, and as an Assistant Professor of Spanish and Latin American Literature at Middlebury College in Vermont. She brings a unique blend of academic and HR expertise to her work and is deeply committed to helping employees achieve their full potential while fostering meaningful, professional relationships.