Writing a Resume

A resume is a marketing document that outlines your previous experiences in a way that shows that you are the best candidate for the position you are applying for. It’s meant to be between one and two pages, and should be tailored to each position you apply to.

Resume Templates

Developing a resume can feel challenging. The Career Development Center has created a variety of resume templates tailored to degree/career fields with sample sections and bullet points to help you get started. Click on the relevant template button below to create a Google Doc copy that you can edit and make your own!

KatieCareer Guide to Resumes Templates

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For major-specific templates, click the drop-down sections below:

An Important Note

Applying for a Federal Job?

There is a different process for applying for a federal job, and you will need a different type of resume.

Need a Curriculum Vitae (CV)?

A resume is different from a curriculum vitae (CV), which is traditionally used by those in academia and research.

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ay there’s a student, Katie. She is a second-year nursing student who is looking for an internship at a local …

How long should my resume be?

Traditionally, resumes are one page unless you have 10+ years of experience in the …

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Bullet Points or Skill Statements

Skill statements are the bullet points that you can use to describe your experiences. Focus …

This resource includes a breakdown of potential sections to include on your resume. 

Heading (required) Heading Example:

Katie Studentze/hir/hirs | …

Career Resources

Career Competencies & Your Resume is meant to help you translate the behaviors you demonstrated in the Career Competencies Checklist …

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