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Impress hiring managers immediately with the power of the correct resume format. You can quickly stand out from competing candidates by organizing the parts of your resume so that your best traits instantly stand out.
Here, we will discuss the resume formats that will land you the job. For researchers with 10+ years, the chronological resume shows off your booming work history, while the functional resume is ideal for job seekers with less than three years of experience.
You can highlight your expertise with the hybrid/combination resume for mid-level researchers working between three to nine years. This type of resume combines the best of the chronological and functional formats to promote your experience and skills at the same time.
Let’s break down how you can structure your resume using the correct resume format according to your career level.
Chronological Resume
- 13 years in the workforce
- 3 years at this job
- BA Criminal Justice
- MA Inspection and Oversight
Work Experience
Researcher, NBC Universal
September 2020 – Present, New York, NY
- Resolves client issues and provides sales support by managing particular project timelines and budgets.
- Trains 10 researchers on proprietary software usage, research methodology, Boolean practices and record selection, which included developing training materials and delivering presentations.
- Proposes and implements an internal repository clean-up project which updates over 100 client profiles.
Functional Resume
- 3 months in workforce
- 3 months at this job
- BBA Bachelor of Business Administration
- BBA Finance And Operations Management
- MS Finance
Professional Skills
Investigative Skills
- Investigates the melting process of ice using a non-intrusive technique.
- Uses infrared thermal imaging to characterize proton movement during melting.
- Researches, interprets and applies intestate inheritance laws, working closely with local counsel as necessary.
Relationship building
- Interviews individuals, transcribed and analyzed data for empirical research articles.
- Recruits and schedules study participants for research on attachment styles and behavior.
- Works with professors to collect, input and analyze data.
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0-5 years of experience
Managed an eight-member Junior and Senior Intellectual Property Researcher team creating hundreds of trademark clearance reports daily for over 100 Fortune 500 companies and boutique law firms.
- Resolved client issues and provided sales support by managing special project timelines and budgets.
- Trained ten researchers on proprietary software usage, research methodology, Boolean practices, and record selection, which included developing training materials and delivering presentations.
- Proposed and implemented an internal repository clean-up project which updated over 100 client profiles.
- Created product backlog items (PBI) and tested an automated research system that reduced research time 40% by writing a list of steps and verifying proper function.
- Wrote weekly Quality Assurance reports detailing common issues, resolutions and preventative measures for clients and internal Sales, Research and Customer Service teams.
0-5 years of experience
Managed biology lab workstation with minimal supervision. Responsible for accurate recording and habit analysis of Zebra Finch in logbook. Achieved a 2-hour time saving for general management by introducing operation management process.
- Assessed the structure and process of the current logbook, leveraged Excel to examine log data and created proposals about changing the reporting period from bi-weekly to weekly, increased reporting efficiency by 10%.
- Communicated with co-workers and coordinate with the supervisor on regular condition of lab’s current working stages, increased the working efficiency by using memo and email on daily basis.
- Applied emergency medical care to necessary units with a detail report provided to the supervisor office.
- Communicated with co-workers and supervisor on regular condition of lab’s current working stages, increased the working efficiency by using memo and email on daily basis.
0-5 years of experience
Investigation on the melting process of ice using non-intrusive technique
- Use infrared thermal imaging to characterize proton movement during melting
- Thermal imaging allowed for non-intrusive measurement leading to a novel experiment design
- Simplified experimental protocol to eliminate error
- Creative solutions led to design of an innovative experiment
- Minimized the use of resources and reduced lab costs
- Organized record keeping and generated written lab reports as well as presentations to lab group
0-5 years of experience
Worked primarily as a researcher, both on a team and individually, locating and analyzing records with minimal supervision, using public and proprietary databases.
- Negotiated representation agreements with clients while exceeding regular quotas.
- Built and maintained client relationships from the ground up, maintaining client database.
- Delegated research needs as necessary, supervising contractors.
- Researched, interpreted, and applied intestate inheritance laws, working closely with local counsel as necessary.
- Personally generated millions in revenue.
6-10 years of experience
Simulated and optimized different 3D microelectrode array designs for micro-biofuel cell and microbatteries using COMSOL multiphysics.
- Fabricated high surface area 3D carbon microstructures by microfabrication process-carbon- microelectromechanical systems (C-MEMS) technique.
- Conducted morphology, microstructural, and chemical characterization of carbon micro/nano-structures.
- Investigated surface functionalization techniques such as direct amination, electrochemical activation, oxygen plasma, diazonium salts for biomolecule conjugation.
- Performed surface engineering of 3D carbon microstructures by integrating carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and graphene for electrochemical applications.
- Designed and fabricated novel carbon based BioMEMS platforms to investigate fundamental processes and demonstrated on-chip enzymatic biofuel cells with 3-D microelectrodes.
- Trained undergraduate and graduate students in research projects.
- Prepared NSF proposals for advisor.
0-5 years of experience
Oversaw the maintenance of all regulated and stewarded compliances involved in growing soybeans.
- Trained and coached a crew in order to achieve goals of 100% error-free compliance.
- Created in-house SOPs detailing compliance processes.
- Worked within other departments of GDM Seeds as to assist in time sensitive activities such as hand-crossing, plant observational notes, and sample collection.
0-5 years of experience
- Managed all media, press and public relations issues
- Operated all social media accounts using Hootsuite, while gaining over 1,500 new “Likes†on Facebook and 500 new followers on Twitter
- Maintained and updated both academic and athletic websites
- Developed and integrated new logo for the school corporation
- Increased registration by 10% through marketing campaigns
- Wrote and received seven grants
0-5 years of experience
Conducted own qualitative and quantitative research on punctuality and the concept of time in Catalonia (Spain) and in the United States
- Interviewed individuals, transcribed and analyzed data for empirical research articles
- Recruited and scheduled study participants for research on attachment styles and behavior
- Worked with professor to collect, input, and analyze data
0-5 years of experience
Updated company database job candidates and job applicants by data-mining and requesting updated resumes and candidate data sheets via email correspondence.
- Ensured accuracy of resume information by comparing resumes to candidate data sheets.
- Reformatted resumes to include spell checking and ensured resumes were quality checked to meet company standards.
- Published updated candidates to the companies shared network databases.
- Provided IT support to include installing computer wireless peripherals on an as needed basis.
0-5 years of experience
Simulated ultra high energy cosmic ray (UHECR) trajectories on NASA supercomputers and developed a database to compress the simulation output size by over 100x
- Analyzed databases and performed statistical comparisons to real data to determine the likelihood that UHECRs originate within our galaxy
- Developed methods to test theories previously too computationally expensive to simulate
- Presented results to research group and to conferences in Bern, CH and Golden, CO
- Trained other graduate students how to work with databases, specifically in Python
0-5 years of experience
- Successfully executed Host and Hardware vulnerability assessment demonstrating ability to identify and exploit vulnerabilities within these components.
- Leveraged open source tools to conduct vulnerability assessments against 150 unique hosts; tools included NMap, Metasploit.
- Provided in-depth vulnerability analysis of the source code for 5 Java and C programs; identified one resource exhaustion vulnerability.
- Leveraged Firmware Mod Kit to identify and extract filesystem from firmware images to be used for vulnerability analysis of resident software, programs, and processes.
0-5 years of experience
Chemical, Biological Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) researcher to government clients in the defense and intelligence sector supporting technical tasks.
- Perform open source research and analysis of high priority targets related to CBRNE in multiple languages. Results are organized and conclusions are briefed in high-level presentations that form the foundation for decision making process.
- Created final technical reports for 2 closing contracts each consisting of more than 10 projects spanning over 2 years. Successfully produced overarching project summaries as well as detailed budget information to provide a comprehensive picture of each contract. Coordinated the on time completion and delivery of all project close out activities and deliverables.
- Managed the Explosive Detector Test and Evaluation effort at the Transportation Security Laboratory, oversaw the testing and evaluation of explosive detection devices. Facilitated transfer of technical content between Battelle researchers and government stakeholders. Provided project management support creating project timelines, budgeting and cost estimation, and assisted in all final reporting. Results were used to provide device recommendations to the government.
- Collect input from technical managers and create monthly status reports and presentations summarizing project activities and budget information. These reports are used for further reporting to senior members at Battelle and are used in conjunction with presentations to brief government stakeholders.
- Efficiently lead a team of subcontractors to successfully remove radiological and chemical waste from a government facility. Coordinated waste assessment and cost estimation and transferred radioactive material ownership to the subcontracting company.
- Provide teleconference support for Food and Agriculture Critical Infrastructure Sector Partnership meetings. This includes coordinating bi-weekly and monthly meetings, providing teleconference meeting minutes, and organizing communication throughout the partnership.
0-5 years of experience
- Developed a surfactant system for Enhanced Oil Recovery that increased fluid viscosity over 120 fold under acidic conditions
- Acquired an advanced understanding of the Shale Oil Extraction process
- Presented weekly progress reports of research findings
0-5 years of experience
- Extensive cloning experience, generating over one hundred constructs for algae
- Generated and analyzed synthetic six-protein complementation of photosystem II
- Identified novel regulatory elements in the promoter regions in the green algae Chlamydomonas reinhardtii
- Led optimization of an algorithm in R for the generation of functional synthetic promoters for nuclear gene expression in C. reinhardtii
- Developed high-throughput methods for analyzing promoter strength using flow cytometry
- Collaborated with biotechnology company in development of novel recombinant
- Managed four undergraduate researchers in molecular biology and biochemistry
0-5 years of experience
Assisted in the administration of the daily operations of researching commercial property vacancies
- Communicated with tenants providing them with the commercial building and property rules and procedures and general building updates
- Provided customer service programs, initiatives and support
- Prepared commercial tenant database for property management system
- Communicated with accounting/vendor/tenant/staff
- Answered customers’ queries and concerns
0-5 years of experience
- Compiled previous research done in Little Tokyo concerning economic activity and information about 400+ businesses
- Conducted business survey & in-person interviews with local businesses
- Researched and analyzed current/incoming housing developments to gain better understanding of local market
- Engaged in community meetings with service providers, Metro, and stakeholders
- Created a report about the current status of businesses in Little Tokyo
0-5 years of experience
- Developed unique synthetic pathways for the production of two novel phosphorus-based flame retardants through adaptation of literature precedents for industrial applications.
- Characterized them thoroughly using ICP, viscometry, elemental analysis, and proton, phosphorus, and carbon NMR, becoming adept at using these techniques.
- Wrote a proposal and earned a grant to support myself while conducting this research.
0-5 years of experience
Collect and analyze data relevant to the study of steady state visually-evoked potentials (SSVEP)
- Study the Attentional Blink Paradigm
- Independently run participants through relevant experiments
- Analyze data collected using MATLAB
- Identify interaction between SSVEP (8.6 Hz) and alpha (10 Hz)
0-5 years of experience
Research focus: MOCVD growth of GaN on Si(001) using a graphene template
- Performed MOCVD thin film growth process and mechanical exfoliation of 2D materials.
- Performed various optical and structural characterization techniques on a variety of samples.
- Organized and led undergraduate students performing additional characterization and graphene fabrication.
0-5 years of experience
Executed ethnographic research for a Native American tribe seeking federal recognition
- Compiled raw research into useable analytical data to be submitted to the US Government
- Created the primary research reports using quantitative data revealing a comprehensive and cohesive narrative of habitation
- Collaborated in establishing a genealogical history from Spanish colonial era to modern era
6-10 years of experience
- Designed and performed experiments and analyzed data towards doctoral thesis in Biomedical Engineering.
- Utilized in vitro cell culture, cell-binding assays, recombinant protein technology, immunofluorescence microscopy, gel electrophoresis and Western blotting, ELISA, qRT-PCR, and statistical analyses in studies.
- Developed scientific writing and organizational skills through preparation of doctoral thesis, scientific manuscript, and mock grant proposal for PhD Qualifying Exam.
- Developed effective scientific communication skills through preparation of oral presentations for doctoral thesis defense, scientific conference, thesis committee meetings, and weekly lab meetings.
- Enhanced leadership skills through completion of two teaching assistantships and mentoring of junior lab members.
0-5 years of experience
Researched trade routes throughout the Diaspora in Africa and the Middle East
- Updated all necessary files, billing records, clienteles’ information, and invoices
- Recorded the flavor, portion and price customers preferred
- Assisted with making tasty and visually appealing food products based on feedback
0-5 years of experience
- Conducted state-funded research in various South Florida charter schools
- Tested students utilizing 20+ activities to detect reading-based learning disabilities
- Completed three rounds of testing to fulfill requirements for the state of Florida
- Gathered student result data to determine students’ levels in comparison to state guidelines
0-5 years of experience
I helped the Seattle-based start-up in designing an innovative cloud-based collaboration tool:
- Conducted independent user research focusing on exploring market opportunities and uncovering user requirements for an innovative cloud-based collaboration tool.
- Practiced a hybrid of user research and market research methods such as field study, contextual inquiry, interview, focus group, competitive analysis and niche market analysis in determining the target market and latent user requirements.
- Led the entire end-to-end user research process from planning, study design, participant recruiting, test moderating, data synthesis and report delivery.
- Delivered various user research documentations and artifacts, including research plan, recruiting plan, screener, moderator’s guide, research report, persona and user task flow.
- Presented research findings to the product team, and led the participatory design session leveraging the research findings.
- Developed the mobile user experience design strategy in partnership with the stakeholder, product designer and developers in a start-up, entrepreneurial setting.
6-10 years of experience
Performed research design, data collection and data analyses to support rapid turnaround policy recommendations.
- Worked with other institutional committees and staff to coordinate work and provide technical assistance, as assigned.
- Assisted in a wide variety of survey research efforts including survey construction, objectives, and design.
- Conduct surveys by phone in both English and Spanish
- Received various awards, certificates, and bonuses for excellent customer service, providing quick assertive responses, and for generating the highest amount of completed calls helping the company with overall research production.
0-5 years of experience
Collected and analyzed data for two major researches evaluating food and pharmaceutical industries in the oPt.
- Interviewed businessmen and other personnel working in the field of developing the two industries.
- Liaised closely with the Bureau Central of Statistics.
- Drafted analysis of socioeconomic data.
0-5 years of experience
- Discovered a novel method to functionalize and encapsulate ZnO nanoparticles to tailor their optical and electronic properties.
- Developed a fast process for selective assembly and patterning of organic materials onto titanium dioxide surfaces using UV light.
- Synthesized a thiol-terminated ruthenium dye and studied its chemisorptions on ZnO surfaces for dye sensitized solar cell applications.
- Optimized the growth and surface chemistry of organosilane monolayers on silicon oxide surfaces and studied their interaction with gold in UHV.
0-5 years of experience
- Functional expression of analgesic Mambalgin (derived from Black Mamba venom) protein.
- Genetically modified Binary Tumor Inducing (Ti) Plasmid of Agrobacterium tumefaciens to induce expression of red fluorescent protein in dicotyledons
- Prepared written report summarizing data analysis and conclusions
0-5 years of experience
Determine the correctness of the [company name] mapping software by analyzing searchers users made and the software’s subsequent responses.
- Research companies and provide possible updated information for them in order to ensure that the mapping software is always providing correct information when possible.
- Dean’s list: Fall 2010, Spring 2012
- Presidents list: Fall 2011, Spring 2011
0-5 years of experience
- Researched and identified candidates for mid-senior to executive level opportunities based on specific search assignment criteria such as experience, education and certifications.
- Assisted with the development of sourcing and recruitment plans.
- Designed whitepapers that include the hiring company’s background, stats and awards, location facts and community information, job descriptions and required qualifications.
- Researched company sites, competitors and healthcare associations for potential candidates, contact details and additional information for whitepapers.
- Held a primary role in the end-to-end email marketing campaigns for search assignments.
- Maintained and improved the Kirby Partners’ social media sites.
- Mined through job boards and social media sites such as LinkedIn, Twitter and Google+ to identify potential candidates and to promote positions we are looking to fill.
0-5 years of experience
Development and Validation of the CFD model of a Personal Ventilation system and Mixing Ventilation system
- Develop a detailed CFD model of a Personal Ventilation system to validate the quality of the air in the breathing zone of a person receiving fresh air through a directed PV jet.
- Demonstrate the interaction of the PV jet with the human thermal plume, floor diffuser and the room currents created by mixing or displacement general ventilation.
- Use CFD software Pointwise, STAR-CCM+ and ANSYS Fluent for mass, heat transfer and thermodynamics study and comparison of the flow’s velocity, temperate, concentration with test data.
10+ years of experience
Provided research and information support for client work
- Utilized expertise to research online and print sources for trend, company and market data in multiple subject areas
- Provided synthesis and packaging of research results
- Carried out investigative due diligence, competitive intelligence, and corporate organization research
- Developed specialized government document and demographic content knowledge; sole specialist within company for U.S. statistical data
- Coordinated requests involving multiple research teams and consulting staff across offices and practice areas
- Routinely managed multiple requests simultaneously
0-5 years of experience
Enhanced efficiency in implementing complex formulas and in existing spreadsheets.
- Ability to meet deadlines consistently, preferably ahead of time.
- Excelling on challenging tasks, creating new methods to finding needed data.
- Adapting quickly to new projects in regards to different industries.
- Prepare and present summaries and analyses of survey data, including tables, graphs, and fact sheets that describe survey techniques and results.
- Direct and review the work of staff members, including survey support staff and interviewers who gather survey data.
0-5 years of experience
Assay Development and Screening Technologies
- Successfully adapted primary photoreceptor differentiation and viability assays to 1536 screening
- Use of Wells-to-Cells methodology to confirm medium content, high throughput Acumen plate
- Optimized retinal ganglion cell siRNA knockdown to 1536 format for whole genome screen.
0-5 years of experience
Communicating with clients to negotiate and agree on research projects and surveys that are undertaken or done on behalf of another company.
- Formulating a strategy/questions and presenting it to the client or senior management.
- Writing and organizing the distribution of surveys and questionnaires that are answered by the clients.
- Using a statistical software to manage and organize the information that is provided by the client.
- Writing comprehensive reports that are given by the client and presenting the results.
0-5 years of experience
Recorded and organized hundreds of data files from numerous prosthetic feet trials
- Learned to use software such as Matscan, Bioware, and Protokinetic to analyze gait of amputees and non-amputees
- Researched numerous patents involving prosthetics and orthotic advancement
- Ran and quality checked Matlab codes for analysis of prosthetic foot data
0-5 years of experience
- Developed implantable phosphorescent sensing materials designed for long-term interstitial biochemical tracking (glucose, lactate etc.)
- Designed custom testing systems and procedures for bench-top biosensor validation/verification
- Readied materials for implantation (preparation, sterilization) and assisted in data collection/analysis during animal studies done to evaluate in vivo performance
0-5 years of experience
- Researched potential companies to work with whom fit the [company name] criteria
- Gained hands on experience in numerous business fields including sales research, SEO, and customer service
- Collaborated with coworkers on projects and presentations based on newly discovered research
0-5 years of experience
- Investigated and analyzed systems of leaf hydraulics that provide insight into crop and plant survival during periods of drought
- Collaborated with peers to efficiently coordinate division of labor on an astounding amount of data review
- Quickly learned several unique software programs necessary to work in the laboratory
0-5 years of experience
Conduct background research to develop project – Determination of Metal Content in Paper.
- Prepare standards and samples to analyze.
- Proficient in using Inductively Coupled Plasma/Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES), and WinLab 32
- Troubleshoot and maintain ICP-OES, order materials, replacement, and spare parts for ICP-OES.
- Analyze and Interpret Data.
- Poster presentation at Pittcon Conference (March 2015).
0-5 years of experience
- Lead User Researcher on a cross-functional UX design team for a Project Management app
- Defined UX and UI problems by analyzing user behavior through moderated studies, interviews, and usability tests
- Recruited users for in person and remote tests
- Communicated research findings to the team for user-centered design
- Provided design, user flow, and price recommendations based off research to client
0-5 years of experience
- Assisted with the coordination of the Aging and Health Literacy research study to collect information and data regarding health literacy among older adults
- Assisted with documentation preparation for IRB review
- Made outbound calls to recruit participants for the study, as well as made follow-up calls
- Administered surveys and interviewed participants to collect health information to identify the cognitive, emotional, and/or motivational factors that may affect processing and recall of health information
- Analyzed and inputted data collected to find correlations using SPSS Output
0-5 years of experience
Collects and synthesizes knowledge from technical documents.
- Designed, managed and proposed solutions to address scientific questions.
- Develops computational and stochastic methods to investigate emergent behavior in self-organized complex systems.
- Develops Monte-Carlo methods to investigate reaction kinetics.
- Investigates the mechanisms of chemical factors in the social response of flies.
- Communicates investigation results to different audiences both written and orally.
0-5 years of experience
Independent investigator, exploring emergent risks / health effects / mechanisms of ambient pollutants with a focus on particulate-driven toxicity. Specifically, evaluating potential mechanisms of vulnerability that underlie at-risk metabolic, obese, and cardiopulmonary diseased individuals via pattern recognition receptors namely Toll-like receptors, RAGE, etc.
- Expertise in exposure, generation, and characterization of aerosols using a variety of ambient toxicants (PM, cigarette smoke, etc.) via whole-body, intratracheal and nose-only techniques.
- Performed in-vitro exposures & bioassays in relevant pulmonary, vascular and immune cell models of primary and immortalized cell origin.
- Conducted routine assessment of histological and/or biomarker measures / data for indices of cardiopulmonary toxicity or immune activation in human, in-vivo, and in-vitro samples.
- Adept in principles and application of exposure / risk assessment.
- Proficient in complex laboratory techniques including but not limited to: Microarray and analysis using R / GeneSpring
- Experienced with preparation, submission and successful acceptance of manuscripts and grants for publication.
- Managed laboratory functions, projects, inventory, and training of incoming lab members.
0-5 years of experience
Design and develop test equipment, test structures, experiments and process flow for II-VI semiconductor TFTs and Ferroelectric materials.
- Fabricate ferroelectric capacitors for memory devices and Thin Film Transistors (TFT) with high-k dielectric for flexible electronics using photolithography techniques.
- Perform Electrical Characterization, Reliability tests and Failure analysis of TFT, ferroelectric materials (FeRAM), and other semiconductor devices to review and analyze performance.
- Introduce new technologies and processes to researchers and recommend best practice to improve TFT and ferroelectric materials researches.
- Lead and train graduate and undergraduate students on Electrical Characterization tools and analysis of data each month.
- Collaborate and communicate effectively with researchers to determine and resolve problems in research regularly.
- Assemble and troubleshoot probe station, electrical characterization and fabrication related tools.
- Identify, select and work with vendors and suppliers to buy and install products.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for candidate name generation, mapping of analysts, developers, engineers, and traders in the financial industry
- Direct sourced candidate and competitive mapping using LinkedIn as primary source
- Involved in initial candidate conversations to solicit interest and secure candidate profile information and resume
- Facilitate the introduction of candidate and client, as well as monitor status and any follow up as required by client
- Maintain Round Glasses candidate tracking database including contact information, responses, resume, and status.
0-5 years of experience
Conducting extensive research to develop mandates across diversified industries and functions
- Responsible for searching, head hunting and recruiting candidates for executive positions on a global level for multinationals, conglomerates, hospitals and private institutes
- Interviewing and motivating candidates from all over the world to relocate to remote locations and managing their compensation expectations
- Developing business and bringing in more clients through existing candidates
- Successfully managing the renal care mandate for the healthcare sector in Saudi Arabia, recruiting doctors from countries like Egypt, Morocco, India, UK, USA, France, Colombia and other Latin American countries
0-5 years of experience
- Established CLIP-chip approach to discovery new tRNA interacting proteins in human cells
- Demonstrated that tRNA can involve into cellular processes and regulate the function of its binding proteins
- Identify new tRNA genes with different structures and functions from 1,000-genome sequencing dataset
- Demonstrated biological consequences of methionine mistranslation in mammalian cells
0-5 years of experience
- Set up of a screening method for coating materials in the stabilization of highly reactive chemicals
- Characterized polymers as protective agents for cultural heritage
- Synthesized smart polymers with pH and ionic force responsive aggregation behavior
- Presented research at two European conferences
0-5 years of experience
- Identified ideal places to sample based on land cover and sub-watershed size using ArcMap
- Used ERDAS Imagine and LANDSAT imagery for remote sensing and land cover classification of the San Diego River
- Field work measurements taken along the San Diego River including water sampling, temperature, conductivity, and channel measurements
- Recorded sampling data including temperature, conductivity, channel measurements, and nutrient concentrations from lab analysis into Excel spreadsheets
Researcher Duties and Responsibilities
The type of organization or projects a Researcher works for will greatly determine their duties and responsibilities. There are, however, a couple primary duties all Researchers can expect to perform. A review of current job listings identified the following main responsibilities.
Conduct Research As evident by their title, Researchers main duty is to research. Using various methodologies and sources, Researchers must be able to obtain recent and relevant data for the employers. The way they go about this will differ depending on the industry they work for and the type of Researcher they are. Medical and scientific Researchers will often create and administer experiments to obtain data, while a market Researcher will look at sales trends and numbers. Most Researchers utilize the Internet to conduct some research, while others seek out peer-reviewed essays and articles. Researchers may interview subjects, scan databases, or locate rare texts to get the information they seek. The methods abound and most Researchers will use a variety of them throughout the course of their career.
Interpret Data Locating information is just the first half of the Researcher’s job. Once they find the data they sought, it must still be analyzed or interpreted. Researchers spend a great deal of their time making sense of the data they have collected and finding ways to represent their finds. For some this may result in a scientific paper, for others it may take the form of a presentation for management or a report. The job will specify how a Researcher is to share the information, but all Researchers are tasked with this in some form or another.
Researcher Skills
Researchers must be self-driven individuals with a knack for investigative work. They must be highly detailed oriented and very well organized with the ability to communicate well in writing and verbally. In addition to these traits, employers look for applicants with the following skills. Core skills: Based on job listings we looked at, employers want Researchers with these core skills. If you want to work as a Researcher, focus on the following.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel
- Knowledge of research methodologies and techniques
- Project management experience
- Analysis experience
Advanced skills: While most employers did not require the following skills, multiple job listings included them as preferred. Add these to your repertoire of skills and broaden your career options.
- Previous experience in the industry applying to work in
- Experience with database systems
Researcher Resources
There are more resources available on the Web for those interested in becoming a Researcher. We scoured the internet and found these links full of learning opportunities and the latest industry news. On the Web
International Journal for Researcher Development – This journal was founded in 2008 by Cambridge University and is the first and only publication dedicated to the scholarship of Researcher development. Research World Magazine – This magazine is offered by the European Society for Opinion and Marketing Research (ESOMAR) and offers its readers the latest information on market research strategies and practices. Researcher Books
Mastering Online Research: A Comprehensive Guide to Effective and Efficient Search Strategies – Author and Researcher, Maura D. Shaw provides insights into the best strategies and practices to finding information on the Internet.
The Oxford Guide to Library Research – A must have for any Researcher, this book is full of the best databases, print resources and practices for conducting research at libraries. Industry Groups
Council of American Survey Research Organizations – CASRO was founded in 1975 and currently represents over 300 market research companies and operations. They provide workshops, conferences, legal advice, and other resources to their members.
Marketing Research Association – Established in 1957, MRA is the leading association for marketing research professionals. Their membership include members with ample educational opportunities, networking socials, and the latest news and research in the field.
American Educational Research Association – AERA was founded in 1916 and is dedicated to improving education by supporting and encouraging research and evaluation of education and educational systems.
Association of Internet Researchers – AOIR is dedicated to the advancement of the field of Internet studies. They provide free mailings, annual conferences, and information on the latest research in the field of Internet Research.
Researcher Resume FAQ.
What does a researcher do?
Researcher work helps companies stay on top of the competition by developing innovative services and new products.
They are an essential part of the company’s forecast. They predict trends and anticipate how to solve issues.
To decide which methodology to apply, a researcher determines what data the research project requires. They can collect data through fieldwork, experiments, surveys, interviews, and questionnaires. Working as a researcher is excellent for developing learning skills continuously.
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