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

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Creating a Stellar Job Application: CVs, Cover Letters, and Strategic Networking Webinar | Join CIRES HR and PSECCO on November 20, 2025 from 10am to 11am MT; picture of penguins in background

20

November 2025

Thursday

10:00 am - 11:00 am

PSECCO event/opportunity
Access a recording of the event here!

On Thursday, November 20, 2025, 8am AKT | 10am MT | 12pm ET, we hosted a ‘Creating a Stellar Job Application: CVs, Cover Letters, and Strategic Networking’ webinar. Jimena Ugaz from the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) Human Resources Team joined us for a discussion on effective cover letters, key differences between CVs and resume, and utilizing LinkedIn for networking. This event format was a 35-minute presentation, with a 15-minute Q&A session. Content was developed by CIRES, with the event hosted by the Polar Science Early Career Community Office.

A recording of the event can be accessed here. Presentation materials can be accessed here.

Read on to learn more about the presenter below.

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Jimena Ugaz headshot

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.

Relevant links shared during the event can be found below.

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