Having read that, I see what you mean and I agree. Raise it with the supervisor directly, plus the rules I mentioned in my other post (guidelines is a better way of putting it). It's about the science after all. I'd just keep it strictly about the science (ie flasks keep being used and x isn't being done and it's affecting the work) and not about personalities, specific people, or their issues.

Sorry, I think you'd need to contact them to clarify if it's unclear. It might be what you suggest, or that the guidance has recently changed.

Hmm, this sounds very tricky. How about starting an informal discussion with the whole group and suggesting the idea of having some ground rules for the lab? If your supervisor can be present and also think it is a good idea, and you all come up with them together, then this could work - and also should be less embarrassing for the girl who is the main culprit. Rules could include things about if you use another person's flask you must prepare another one for them / leave as found... if you agree to meet in the lab try and be timely and considerate of others... etc. Maybe you could suggest something fun too - like a kitty bag to buy treats every month which you all can take from any time. Or some socially distanced team building activity - a fun game or something. You don't want to come across as bossy though. So if you have a good relationship with the supervisor, maybe talk to him in private and ask him to suggest it to the group.

They sound annoying frankly! Do you need to rely on them to do those small things or could you just assume that they won't do it and do it yourself? If the latter then that is what I would do. While also trying to maintain friendliness etc but not expecting too much from them. I don't think you sound particularly intolerant! But the best way to know might be to ask yourself if you often encounter these sorts of problems - because that could point to you having a problem and needing to chill a little. But if not then well, it sounds quite normal to find this stuff annoying. I'm not sure about complaining to the supervisor. Is it possible to just rely less on them and only trust yourself to do things you need to do?

Yes, I'd agree, and also just add be polite and show your genuine interest in their work (which by the sounds of it you will do anyway :) so that it's not just asking for something and expecting it. Share a bit about your work too, as you've done here. Whether they still have protocol info might depend on how recent their publication is. Good luck!

This is such a tricky situation. I'd be tempted to just raise it with the colleague in your house - say that you'd prefer if she didn't raise things - in a casual kind of way but obviously meaning it. Cos if we assume that she is the one raising things and not the supervisors, then it may stop. Also, I'd kind of distance myself somewhat from her - just be formal housemates and not friends. Perhaps doing this could solve the problem rather than directly involving the supervisors - when it may not actually be their fault / them who are raising it. It sounds as though your housemate is the gossipy one. But if you aren't really interacting with her anymore then she won't really have much fuel / interest in gossiping about you with your supervisors.

Others may have better advice. I haven't been in this exact situation but I do know when people cross boundaries it is sometimes best to gently but firmly let them know, or simply back off from them so they can't do it any longer.

I haven't but there's some good strategies here:

Some other things I thought of that could make your CV stand out / improve it - you could put links to preprints of any papers that are more or less ready to be submitted. Then they can at least read them. Or you could preregister any studies you haven't yet finished analysing or writing up and put them as sort of protocols on osf (it's free and respected / widely used) . These can go in a publication list.

Earlier you mentioned about assistant jobs only requiring a bsc or masters - that's OK, you can still apply, especially if you haven't yet been awarded the PhD. Many people do this.

I'll post if anything else comes to mind!

You can still make your CV and application stand out - by how it is presented and how you write up and address the essential and desired criteria in your statement/cover letter. Also, if you are going for assistant positions too then you have a chance to build up your CV that way - through extra publications and whatnot. Seriously don't worry - although prizes and awards are good they aren't everything, as other folks here have said.

Hmm, I don't agree. If you get an award you put it on your CV under the award section as far as I'm concerned. They show that you have award winning skills in dissemination, teaching, etc. If they become dated or your career progresses so that you are now at another level and have better things to showcase than the awards, you can remove them. I really don't get the argument for not putting them on - especially if they are prestigious. Perhaps it depends on the department / research area. In mine they are a valuable asset to have on your CV - sort of like getting a distinction.

Yay! This is going to make your life so much easier!

Awards can set you apart. But I still think the personal statement can be a killer.

Is the paper you published based on your PhD work? If so you are surely not behind and it would be hard to not pass your review! You just need a cohesive research plan. It doesn't even matter if you end up following it in the end. It just needs to look realistic.

Re your supervisor, I wonder what is going on here. Are they busy and stressed due to personal and professional commitments in the lockdown / stay home situation, I wonder. What exactly are you saying in your email, and how are they replying, or are they simply ignoring you?

Yes, and I'd add any teaching and talks and posters too. Also don't forget to consider applying for research assistant posts too. There's no harm in that. Also, make your personal statement / cover letter absolutely stellar by clearly demonstrating how you meet the job criteria. You could also mention your planned publications here too, if relevant.