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:
https://www.careers.cam.ac.uk/files/c...
https://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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This video was entirely filmed and edited on my phone.