How Should I Write My Paragraph for an Undergrad Research Placement?

[fasterthanjoao]

I'm mid-way through my second year (I'm in UK) in physics (not that this stuff makes a whole lot of difference, but it's background) and I'm about to apply for a sponsorship for a short work-placement in the department of a local University over the summer. To apply, I need to hand a CV in and write a short paragraph on why I want to get the placement.

Basically, I'm open for tips on what to write for my short paragraph. Obviously I'm heavily interested in what I do, so that's a place to start - I can talk about that and continue with my reading/fasctination with journals etc but I'm just wondering if there's any ideas for something extra.

Also, when they say CV (the obvious thing here would be to ask them but..well, I didn't and I won't be in contact for a short while) are they expecting a fully-laid out history including professional past and all current qualifications? I'm guessing yes on this one.

Anyway, any contributions appreciated, thanks.

 

[Mulder]

Also, when they say CV (the obvious thing here would be to ask them but..well, I didn't and I won't be in contact for a short while) are they expecting a fully-laid out history including professional past and all current qualifications? I'm guessing yes on this one.

Can your careers centre help, with practise CVs etc.? I would make it a technical one regarding what *relevant* modules you've done, and the *specific* skills you've learned in them, that kind of thing. Don't worry too much about work experience, it's probably not relevant. Don't make it more than 2-3 sides long.

You can probably tell them a lot more in your CV than a short paragraph. Your ideas for this I think are fine.