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When pursuing a PhD within large research groups like CMS or Atlas, where authorship is diluted due to the size of the team, standing out in postdoctoral or faculty applications can be challenging. Key factors for differentiation include the quality and impact of the candidate's specific contributions to the research, as well as the strength of recommendation letters from supervisors or prominent figures in the field. Personal visibility in the research community, such as presenting at conferences or publishing solo work, can also enhance a candidate's profile. Ultimately, a combination of these elements plays a crucial role in distinguishing candidates in competitive academic job markets.
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Hello! If someone does his PhD working with a large group (CMS or Atlas for example, but even groups with ~ 500 peoples), where your name is far from the top on the author list, no matter how much work you put in that paper, how will they stand out compared to others, when applying for post doc/prof positions? Is it just the recommendation letter that matters at this point?
 
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