Put interview on CV?

[JustChill]

I got interviewed for a news journal, a few questions not directly about my research but a current events topic that is close to my work, and I'm wondering whether I can put this onto my CV? If so, which section? This is not a common occurrence in my field (in fact, I know of one or two others who've been interviewed by the media), so I'm hesitant about the etiquette here. 

[Guest |||]

Personally I would not.

[AwkwardPants]

I would not put it on my CV either. The CV is supposed to represent professional activities and accomplishments in which you invested a great deal of time and energy, not just answering a few questions. I think it is sometimes even a little questionable when people include popular/news articles that they have written on their CV.

 

But you should take heart in the fact that somebody (like an employer) who Googles your name later will probably find the news story. That's kinda cool, right? You could also put a link to the story on your personal website if you wanted to.

[TakeruK]

All of the below assume that you have seen your interview in video/in print and make sure that they have portrayed you the way you want to be portrayed. If so, then.....

 

I think it depends on what the CV is for, and how many other similar experiences you have. If you are applying for work where you want/need to do science communication to non-experts, such as a teaching position then I would include these things on "other relevant activities" or something like that on my CV. If you only have just the one interview, it might look silly and not say very much. But, if you have a whole slew of interviews then the combined experience could be helpful. You should definitely put it on your research website somewhere, though!

Edited June 21, 2013 by TakeruK

[JustChill]

Thanks, everyone! 

[lewin]

Sometimes (once you've got a bunch of mentions) I've seen one line like "My research has been mentioned on CNN, NBC, The New York Times..." etc. I've also seen this saved for one's website. Don't mention the Iowa Podunk Times, it needs to be a few places and they need to be notable.

[rising_star]

You could put it on your CV under something like "Outreach" because, at least to some people, that kind of thing is important. And, if you were selected for the interview because of your research, then it is basically a professional activity.

[JustChill]

Thanks for the thoughts, all. I've decided not to do it, unless this happens again in the future.