Write a résumé and cover letter
Below you will find a detailed description about how to structure your résumé and cover letter. You will even find a quick overview of the same information as well as checklists and some good examples.
What to include in a résumé, cover letter and email
Use this document to help you to prepare a résumé and cover letter that recruiters will notice
Use these handy checklists to improve your résumé and cover letter
A standard résumé with good layout
Notice how this student markets his exchange studies in both his résumé and cover letter
Notice how this student has used graphical elements (shaded dots) to show competence level
This student volunteered as a Student Guide and Swim Coach. See how he describes those and other jobs he has had.
This student is studying jurisprudence and is applying to the legal position at the county administrative board
Since this student didn't have IT or computer skills other than Microsoft Office, this section was named simply "SKILLS".
This example shows how two people can together write an application for a thesis project
This is an example of a PhD applying to an industry position
This example shows how a doctoral student can write applications in industry.