This information? Or information about the kinds of positions I am applying to?
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2012 to 2013 at Samaritans in Framingham
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Hey Psipi140,
Here's my take: I worked as a clinical research project coordinator in surgery and oncology for several years in a major AMC. I was involved in screening, interviewing and recommending for new hire research assistants or study coordinators who would work with me, and we then reported to the PIs as a team. Few things: Remember you're applying for a job...not graduate school. So while the CV above is impressive (IMO) for anyone straight out of undergrad, where is your relevant job history? Where are your administrative, organizational, and clerical skills? Sure, I see some, but they are hidden in text. I retained your headings above to highlight that this vital information seems missing and needs a section of its own when you are applying for a job (which is different than applying to graduate school). It is a nuance, but CVs are for specific professions, resumes are for work. You are applying for work as a research assistant, so create a different version of your CV for work positions (more like a resume/abbreviated CV) and a different version when it is time to apply for grad school.
I waited tables during college at about 15 different restaurants (high waitstaff turnover in the tourist town where I lived at them time), so "Relevant Work Experience" was my subheading because I chose to highlight hospitals & private practices where I worked and that I am a certified phlebotomist, not that I have a terrific short-term memory, make a mean margarita, and other skills that are totally irrelevant to the position I was applying to. That said, keep in mind that you are not only vying for jobs with pre-med or other pre-grad students, you are applying for positions with folks who may be very well-intentioned about going to graduate school, but for whatever it's worth, need to work for a living (which was my situation - there was no way I was getting into a graduate school program straight out of undergrad, but I was a hard-working individual with professionalism that needed employment....and stability, and I wasn't going to leave my position after one-year. So also keep that it in mind, that longevity and commitment will make you seem more desirable candidate for these positions, if you can offer them one-year at least (plus that's how you get the worthwhile experience and opportunity to be more heavily involved in research and gain mentors/future recommonders).
Honesty is key, and no one wants to see anyone sacrifice greater things for sub-par employment, but if you could present yourself as a reliable and committed employee, rather than a pre-graduate student who is using the position as stepping stone (which everyone knows is the plan, but may not admit it in the interview), then you may increase your chances of responsiveness. And show your genuine enthusiasm & interest in your cover letters.
Also, regarding your Samaritans disclosure, IMO reword the underlined portion. It sounds too personal and I heard the Samaritans have a strict privacy policy about their goings-on, but you would know best... I was never a Samaritan.
