Tips for CVs and cover letters

Learn what you should include in your CV and cover letter.

CV and cover letter structure

• Parts of a CV
  A detailed guide explaining how to create a CV that fits the job you are applying for.

• Parts of a cover letter
  Learn how to write a cover letter that highlights your skills and experiences that match the job advertisement.

Examples of CVs and cover letters (Swedish)

• Example 1 (.pdf) pdf, 76 kB. – Anna Andersson, Civil Engineering
  A basic CV with a standard layout.
• Example 2 (.pdf) pdf, 81.1 kB. – Sara Friman, Economics program
  Notice how this student collected several of the same jobs in one post.
  
• Example 3 (.pdf) pdf, 86 kB. – Heidi Petterson, Law
  This student is studying law and is applying for a legal position at the County Administrative Board.

Examples of CVs and cover letters (English)

• Example 4 (.pdf) pdf, 93.6 kB. – Andreas Dahlin, Natural Resources Engineering
  Notice how this student has marketed his exchange studies.
• Example 5 (.pdf) pdf, 115 kB. – Michael Green, Industrial Design Engineering
  This student ideally worked as a trainer and swim coach. See how he describes it.
• Example 6 (.pdf) pdf, 121.9 kB. – Daniel Andersson, Industrial Engineering and Management
  Since this student only had Microsoft Office as IT skills, he simply included "Skills" as a heading.
• Example 7 (.pdf) pdf, 951.2 kB. – Thesis Project Application
  This example shows how two people can write an application together for a thesis project.