Resumes and Cover Letters

Handouts and Guides

• Resume and CV Guide (PDF - 284 KB) - A 7-page handout with information on resume and CV content and formatting.
• Cover Letter Guide (PDF - 211 KB) - A 2-page handout highlighting important content and providing a formatted outline.
• ATS Friendly Resumes: Learn all about applicant tracking systems (ATS) with this resource from JobScan

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Document Reviews

• For assistance with and feedback on your resumes, cover letters, and other documents, schedule an in-person or virtual appointment via Handshake.
• Career Coaches provide online, written feedback via Handshake within 3 business days:
  • click your account icon in the upper-right corner of Handshake
  • click 'My Documents' to upload your document
  • check the 'Comments' on your document for tips and feedback

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Resume and CV Samples

We recommend reviewing multiple examples. There are many approaches to writing and formatting an effective resume.

 

Starter Resumes

• First-Year Student Resume (PDF - 106 KB)
• Resume Template 1 (PDF - 110 KB)
• Resume Template 2 (PDF - 104 KB)
• Resume Template 3 (PDF - 147 KB)