Resumes and Cover Letters

Your job and internship search begins with applying for positions of interest. Every employer is different, but most will require resumes, cover letters, and/or references as part of the application process.

Resume Resources

• About Resumes
• Resume Checklist - New!
• Resume Guide - New!
• Key Action Verbs

Resume Samples- NEW!

• • General Resume Sample

  • (Highlights all required sections for this professional document)

• • • Chronological Sample
      • Word | PDF

• • Experiential Learning 

  • (Includes sections for research, internships, study abroad, etc.)
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    • Study Abroad Sample
      • Word | PDF
    • Clinical/ Research Sample
      • Word | PDF

  • First Year with Limited Experience

                  (Demonstrates your experience with coursework, activities, and campus involvement)

• • • First Year Sample
      • Word | PDF

              Military Experience 

                  (Displays military experience, rankings, and skills)

• • • Military Resume Sample
      • Word | PDF

  • Professional Experience

  • (Highlights skills and experiences gained as a working professional)

• • • Functional Sample
      • Word | PDF
    • Experienced Sample 
      • Word | PDF
    • Early Career Sample
      • Word | PDF

  • Student Involvement Experience 

  • (Highlights involvement with student organizations, volunteering, and athletics)

• • • Student Leadership Sample
      • Word | PDF
    • Student Athlete Sample
      • Word | PDF 

                STEM Experience

                   (Includes STEM related projects and research placement)

• • • STEM Samples

              Health and Wellness Experience

                 (Highlights experience with research, clinicals, etc. specifically for those in the Health Sciences field)

                 Health and Wellness Sample Resume

• • • Word | PDF 

            Fogelman College of Business Sample Resumes

                   (Specifically for students majoring in a FCOBE area)

• • • Business Samples

Cover Letters

• About Cover Letters
• Cover Letter Guide & Checklist - New!

Curriculum Vitae 

• About the Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) Guide - New!

Need Additional Assistance Developing Your Document?

Upload your resumes and cover letters to TigerLink for an online review. You can also schedule an appointment with your Career Specialist (Select 'Career Center' > 'Schedule Appointment').