POI asked for CV ...

[Guest lacrosse789]

but I do not have any publications or grants. I haven't taught any courses - I just have a year of experience as a research assistant. Could I get away with sending in my resume? I haven't even bothered making a CV because I don't think I have enough to put on there. 

 

any thoughts?

[Monochrome Spring]

Make one the best you can. I didn't have a lot when I sent my CV to POI's. It was really a resumé, to be honest. I detailed my experiences and put the skills that I had learned, because it gave a better overview.

[Guest lacrosse789]

Ok great that makes sense. I was worried that I would have to send an almost blank CV but I'll tweak it and make it almost like a resume. Thanks!

[Crucial BBQ]

Even though some on this site have published papers, done research under prominent persons in their fields, and so on, graduate programs understand -and do not expect- undergrads to have much experience. It is perfectly okay to include techniques done/learned in course labs, relevant courses taken, research experience to date, skills learned/in process, etc. 

 

*add*

 

Of course you will want to remove this stuff as you gain more valid experiences, but in the beginning it is okay.  Just don't  fluff it up too much 

Edited October 19, 2014 by Crucial BBQ

[RP15]

I'm confused. Most undergraduates don't have publications. I don't see why you should be concerned that you don't.

 

Just recently a professor from Carnegie Mellon asked me to give him my CV, and he told me he was impressed by my experience.