How to Write a CV for a Research Assistant Position + Example | Biomedical Research Job Applications
How to write a CV for a Research Position | Biomedical Research Assistant Job Applications 🥼📝🔬
Hi everyone! Hope you’re doing well and taking good care of yourselves. In this video, I talk about how to write an OUTSTANDING CV for a research job application, more specifically a research assistant position in biomedical research.
Before writing our CV, we first need to understand the general principle of how recruitment works. From there, only can we tailor our CVs appropriately to address the employer’s wants and needs. I guide you through, step-by-step, how to come up with your bucket CV, then use that as a reference to select and prioritise certain experiences, refine your CV, and finally, to make it look presentable and professional (i.e. layout and style).
I hope you find this helpful! Have a good one xx
Disclaimer: I am not part of any admissions/recruitment teams, this is based on online research and my own opinions and experience.
⏳ Time stamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:24 - Understanding recruitment
01:41 - Introduction to CVs
02:05 - Bucket CV
03:43 - CV Types (chronological / skills-based)
04:51 - Qualities of a good CV (with samples)
07:47 - Quick don'ts
08:25 - Layout & style
09:25 - Thanks for watching!
🔗 Online references:
7 Second CV:
/ the-7-second-cv
University CV & Cover Letter Guides:
www.careers.cam.ac.uk/files/c...
issuu.com/imperialcareers/doc...
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👩🏻🔬 About me:
Hello 👋 My name's Vy and I make videos about pursuing an education and career in STEM 🔬 I'm currently working as a research assistant in Cambridge and studied biomedical science in the UK 🇬🇧 Science aside, I really enjoy all things creative arts 🎨 This channel is also a place for me to document the little joys in my every day life and my travel adventures 🌎
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Thank you so much for all the tips!! You don't know how helpful they are for students applying to internships for the first time
This was so incredibly helpful. Thank you!
@biomedwithvy
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome, glad it helped 😊
Great Video!
Thanks a lot!❤❤❤
How are you making such perfect timed videos 😅❤️😍 I'm going through this stage of my masters these days, whilst I write my thesis 😅
@mishah2431
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for all your helpful content lately 😊😊😊😊
@biomedwithvy
2 жыл бұрын
so glad you found it helpful 😊 the thesis + job application overlap stage was so stressful for me, good luck and you've got this!
Another useful video from a person, who I admire. Thank you for uploading this and I am going to use this to build a proper resume while I complete my masters at Imperial College London 😍❤💕
@biomedwithvy
2 жыл бұрын
thank you for such a lovely comment 😊 all the best in your master's!!
Thanks Vy, this is very helpful! I was wondering if you can share experiences with interview. I recently found an attracting research position at the University of Oxford. Not good at interview…
@biomedwithvy
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! An interview guide is definitely on my to film videos, so you'll see it coming soon!
Thank you for your video Vy! I'm currently applying for RA roles. Does it matter much if I include a 'Lab Skills' section? I feel like my "lab experience" covered most of it. Also, is a one paper cv for a masters student with no work experience okay?
@biomedwithvy
Жыл бұрын
A lab skills section helps provide a summary but it's not compulsory if you feel like you've covered it well in other sections! I personally had no work experience apart from one internship and it's not expected for a fresh graduate to have any. 1 or 2 pages is okay!
What about adding refrees?
Thank you for your video. i'm trying to make application in RA job on UK. May i ask guideline for Covering letter? is it format of E-mail? thanks you so much
@biomedwithvy
2 жыл бұрын
I'm currently preparing a video where I discuss how to write a cover letter. In the meantime, you can check out the reference links I included in the description box for some guidance!
thank you!! i'm planning to applicate RA position on UK. they require 3 referee. is it important??
@biomedwithvy
2 жыл бұрын
yes, referees are important, especially if the application requires the referee to write a short reference letter. but often times, they only require referee information to contact after you get the job, mainly for cross checking!
@user-bv6km7vy1w
2 жыл бұрын
@@biomedwithvy oh thanks you for your answer. it's my first time to applicate RA position. so selecting referee is unfamiliar. i've seen your every video, and you have experience in Cambridge RA Position. i'm supposed to apply cambridge and it need to type 3 referee.... Does it means thant my referee have to send short reference letter...?
@biomedwithvy
2 жыл бұрын
@@user-bv6km7vy1w not necessarily if the lab doesn't ask for it, usually they'll only contact referees if you've been offered the job!
Hi there! I am an undergraduate but don't have much kab experience besides some lab courses I have taken. Would this suffice in "Lab Experience" section?