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Résumés and cover letters

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Résumé-writing resources

Writing tips

Use your own individual experiences, projects and strengths. Reflect keywords from software and responsibilities listed in the job description in your résumé.

Résumé examples

First–second year studentSoftware-related majorsEngineering and other majorsExperienced engineer

Other resources

Résumé basics in 10 minutes (video)Résumé and cover letter presentationBuild your summary statementUse action verbsBuild your accomplishment statementsUse the résumé checklist for common issues

Get your résumé reviewed

Now that you have written a solid résumé, have it reviewed.

  • SkillsFirst: Make an account, select your academic level, upload your résumé. It will be reviewed in 2–3 days, peak periods around career fair may take 7–10 days.
  • CareerLink: Make an appointment with the Career Center. Prior to the appointment, upload it to CareerLink under Documents.

The Career Center does not offer walk-in appointments.

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Write your cover letter

Every customized résumé should have a customized cover letter, unless you are at a career fair.

Cover letter exampleEvaluate your letter with the cover letter rubricCover letter samples from job choices magazineThe art of writing job letters search through decline

Request letters of recommendation

Be ready with references and letters of recommendation for jobs, graduate school and scholarships.

Letters of recommendation: request template and tips, including how to ask instructors to be your reference.

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