A great CV is the key to getting the perfect science job for you. Both employers and recruiters within the scientific industry can receive 100’s of CV’s for every science related vacancy they advertise. Time can be tight for scientific professionals, so it is important that your CV stands out from the rest. You should use your CV to showcase your strengths and to sell your scientific background to the reader, demonstrating that you are the right person for that particular science job.
As a jobseeker in the scientific industry, you may find these guidelines helpful if you are wondering how to structure you CV and what to include in it:
- Contact details: Make certain that your contact details are easy to spot. They should be at the top of the first page of your CV. Include:
-Name
- Home address
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Education: Detail the educational establishments at which you have studied including the attendance dates, in chronological order with the most recent first. You should include any relevant scientific modules, projects or dissertation work you have completed.
- Work experience: List your most recent scientific research first. This makes it easier for the reader to see if you have the right scientific experience and whether have gained it recently. Put your other scientific jobs after your current role in reverse chronological order. You should include:
- Name of the employer
- Job title
- Responsibilities
- Achievements gained
- Interests: Employers in the scientific industry will be particularly interested in activities which have developed your leadership and team-working skills. You should also mention here any volunteer work you have done.
- References: It is best practice to give two employment references, one from your recent employer and one from your place of study. Include address, telephone number and email address.
- Availability: It is a good idea to mention the notice period required by your current employer.
For the next installment of CV tips that will help you write the CV that will get you that perfect science job, visit our website on Monday 16th November.
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