Include this on CV or not?

[SheMadeItEventually]

Hi,

I have a question about the materials to include on CV/resume.

I need to update my resume and CV but I'm not sure whether I should include this activity. I joined a social psych lab (clinical applicant with overlapping social psych interests here) mid June but we've been doing nothing but a Zoom meeting once a week. We usually talk about PhD students' projects or share our thoughts on the latest publication so I guess it's better than nothing but still.... 

I'm anxious that my research experience during undergrad years (graduated 2019 Spring) and one research I started this May won't be enough. I want to use this social psych lab experience but weekly discussion and project critiques (of someone else's) without actually doing RA job isn't exactly "research productivity" I'm afraid. 

[PsyDuck90]

Research productivity usually refers to posters/papers, so that can be seen elsewhere. You are still honing your analytical and research skills by engaging in these discussions and critiques. 

[Rerun]

You can tweak it, say that you make the initiative to join the lab, what did you learn. So I guess highlight the engagement and exposure that prepare you for a PhD level research routine. I know some labs take time to divide task and actually work as a team. Good luck! 

[SomeGreatNotion]

I would definitely include it. You could think about presenting it as a journal club under an activities section. I also think listing it as a social psychology lab and putting yourself as a research assistant is fair game too.

[SheMadeItEventually]

Thank you so much guys! I will twist it around to make it fit!

[RebeccaPsych]

On 8/10/2020 at 7:06 AM, SheMadeItEventually said:

Hi,

I have a question about the materials to include on CV/resume.

I need to update my resume and CV but I'm not sure whether I should include this activity. I joined a social psych lab (clinical applicant with overlapping social psych interests here) mid June but we've been doing nothing but a Zoom meeting once a week. We usually talk about PhD students' projects or share our thoughts on the latest publication so I guess it's better than nothing but still.... 

I'm anxious that my research experience during undergrad years (graduated 2019 Spring) and one research I started this May won't be enough. I want to use this social psych lab experience but weekly discussion and project critiques (of someone else's) without actually doing RA job isn't exactly "research productivity" I'm afraid. 

I would include it! Just be strategic about how you're presenting it. 

"Engaged in discussion regarding..." 

"Discussed current research..." 

"Actively participated in (adjective) weekly meetings..."'

Frame it in a way that emphasizes your participation. 

If you can't get that much out of it, you can always just tack it onto your CV in a clubs/organizations-type section.