Write a Resume, CV, or Cover Letter

Résumé
For current students and recent graduates, the résumé is typically a one-page document that highlights educational background, experiences, accomplishments, skills, and interests. This length could vary depending on the industry and depth of your experiences, so knowing expectations within your field is critical for résumé success. Ultimately, your résumé is a guide and marketing tool about you and your abilities.

Cover Letter
A cover letter is a formal business letter that serves as an introduction to your résumé and as a tool to market yourself to employers. A cover letter may accompany résumés you submit to employers during the job search process but is not necessary to distribute at career fairs or other networking events. A good cover letter will describe the reasons why the employer should consider inviting you for an interview.

Documents for Graduate Students
Your professional materials are the supporting documents for anything to which you apply. Perhaps you are applying for a job or internship, another graduate program, a fellowship, research funding, etc. Your professional materials can include: Résumé and/or CV, Cover Letter, Writing Sample, Personal Statement, Research Statement, Diversity Statement, Teaching Statement, or Sample Syllabus. See all resources for Grad Students below.

Featured Resources

Résumé & Cover Letter Guide

Just starting a career? Thinking of transitioning to a new one? Use this guide to improve your resume, CV, or …

Résumé Sample Binder

The résumé sample binder contains sample résumés organized by content area and career interests. This resource also includes an undergraduate …

Résumé Templates

These pre-formatted résumé templates can be found in our Résumé Sample Binder. Use the links below to ownload the template …

Résumé Section Samples: Skills, Certifications, Qualifications & Licenses

The skills section of your résumé can be used to showcase your specialized knowledge. It is strongly recommended that all …

Job Posting, Résumé, and Cover Letter Sample Sets

Please Note: These are only samples. They are not to be copied and are meant to generate ideas for any …

Wondering how you can improve your résumé? Or perhaps you’re a bit stuck on how to get started? Have no …

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Additional Resources for Grad Students

Graduate Student Résumé & Cover Letter Guide
Writing Your Curriculum Vitae (CV)

If you are seeking a faculty job or an industry research position, you will most often be required to submit …

Academic Job Application Resources

The information provided is designed to complement the advice, resources, and guidance that you receive from your department. Your department …

Within the U.S. expectations for CVs and résumés can differ, which means if you have an academic CV you might …

An Applicant Tracking System (ATS) allows employers to collect, sort, scan, and rank job applications. Nearly every employer uses an …

Gain tips and strategies for putting together your application materials for faculty positions. The primary focus of the session includes …