Physics CV

mcdbd

Hello,

I am considering whether or not I should put a "Laboratory Experience" section in my CV. I was thinking about talking about my skill in writing up a lab notebook (using a methodical approach, plotting results as you go etc.), and mentioning some of the experimental equipment that I have used. Would it be sensible to put a section like this in the CV? Can anyone give me some pointers on this.

Thanks.

Turtwig

Absolutely but it depends on the job. Many physicist/engineer type jobs will expect you to be able to keep a lab book as part of your work. So experience in this will always be a plus for those jobs. However, no point in putting it down on a CV if you're applying to be a travel agent or something.

If you think it's relevant to the job, have it on the CV, if not, leave it out!

thecornflake

mcdbd wrote: »

Hello,

I am considering whether or not I should put a "Laboratory Experience" section in my CV. I was thinking about talking about my skill in writing up a lab notebook (using a methodical approach, plotting results as you go etc.), and mentioning some of the experimental equipment that I have used. Would it be sensible to put a section like this in the CV? Can anyone give me some pointers on this.

Thanks.

I always seemed to find that people liked the health and safety aspect of working in a lab, such as you know how to be safe and what to do in an emergency. Companies love all that jazz.

Justin1982

Note that what you might consider as interesting and worthwhile experience might not seem so interesting or worthwhile to anyone reading your CV.

What sort of a job are you applying for?

Generally people reading CV's want something short and sweet. As in a CV thats one or two pages long, which is concise. They will be interested mainly in your results in your degree firstly and then look to see how much work experience you have. Lab experience might not be worth mentioning if the job is not a lab job. Think about what the person reviewing your cv might be looking for! Communication skills and ability to work as part of a team is generally something that noone mentions in their CV but its so so important no matter what job your going for.

mcdbd

I am applying for a PhD. I have a skills section in my CV. I included teamwork and communication and I gave examples from work and university which (I think) demonstrates these skills.