Tips for sorting conferences in CV

In summary, as a freshly graduated engineering student writing your first CV, it is important to include any attendance to conferences where you have participated in presentations, either as an author or a guest lecturer. If you have a research article accompanying your presentation, you should mention it in your list of articles. Additionally, if you have been specifically invited to give a talk at a conference, it is considered a big deal and should be highlighted in a separate section on your CV.
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I am a freshly graduated engineering student and am currently writing my first CV. At the end of my studies I attended one conference as a research paper author and another one as a guest lecturer on the same topic as the previous conference. I suppose both are important to be included in a CV, but I am not sure how to classify both as they are not the same activities (guest lecturer and paper presentation).
Also, I wanted to know if I can include in advance another conference where I am presenting as a research author in approximately one month.
Thank you in advance for the help.
 
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The attendance to conferences is important for CV unless you have been involved in some presentations, i.e. oral or poster. If you only participated as author of a research paper then this will appear in your list of articles.

You can also mention that you are preparing a research article for a future conference, put it in you list of articles as "in preparation" or "to be presented at <name_of_the_conference>".
 
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Thank you for the fast response! On the first conference, I was the only author and did the oral presentation. On the other one, I was invited as guest lecturer on a conference for the same paper as it is a new and upcoming technology/system.
It goes without saying that I need to include the first one, but what about the second one. It's probably not a big deal to be a guest lecturer, but as just graduated it means somewhat more in my opnion.
 
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Automatically you should include any oral or poster presentation you gave. If the presentation is accompanied by a research article included in the proceeding of the conference then you should mention it in your list of articles.

In your case: two oral presentations and one research article to mention. Not bad for a freshly graduated student :smile:
 
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Thank you very much! :biggrin:
 
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If the conference organizers specifically invited you to give a talk (without you having submitted an abstract through the regular submission process) that would fall under "invited presentations." This is a big deal and would typically fall under a separate section in your CV.
 
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If the conference organizers specifically invited you to give a talk (without you having submitted an abstract through the regular submission process) that would fall under "invited presentations." This is a big deal and would typically fall under a separate section in your CV.
So, does this mean that having a subsection "Invited talks/Guest lecture" under the section "Conferences and presentations" is not enough of a emphasis?
 
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MartinV279 said:
So, does this mean that having a subsection "Invited talks/Guest lecture" under the section "Conferences and presentations" is not enough of a emphasis?

No that's fine. That's how most people do it. The point is to highlight an invited presentation.
 
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FAQ: Tips for sorting conferences in CV

What is the importance of including conference presentations in a CV?

Conference presentations demonstrate your involvement and contribution in your field of study. They also showcase your ability to communicate your research to a wider audience and can add credibility to your CV.

How should I format conference presentations in my CV?

List your conference presentations in a separate section on your CV, typically under the heading "Conference Presentations" or "Conference Proceedings." Include the title of the presentation, conference name, location, date, and any co-presenters. You can also include a link to the conference program or abstract if available.

Should I include all of my conference presentations in my CV?

Only include conference presentations that are relevant to your field of study or research interests. If you have presented at a large number of conferences, consider only including the most recent or prestigious ones. Quality over quantity is key.

Can I include virtual/online conference presentations in my CV?

Yes, virtual or online conference presentations are just as valuable as in-person presentations and should be included in your CV. Be sure to specify that it was a virtual presentation and include the date and the platform used for the presentation.

Should I include conference presentations that are still in the planning stage?

No, only include conference presentations that have already taken place. Future presentations can be listed under a separate section titled "Upcoming Conference Presentations" or "Conference Presentations in Progress."

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