Resumes are:

• Commonly required for industry positions
• Focused on your strongest, most relevant qualifications and experiences
• Tailored to a specific position
• 1 page (2 pages if you have extensive relevant experience)

Resume Worksheet

Resume Samples:

• Accountancy
• Animal Science/Pre-Vet
• Liberal Studies/Teaching
• Mechanical Engineering
• Psychology
• Public Health
• Public Relations
• Social Work/MSW

Free Resume Builders

• Indeed's Resume Builder

Federal Resumes

• Writing Your Federal Resume Presentation - U.S. Office of Personnel Management
• Federal Resume Sample

A curriculum vitae (CV) is:

• Often required for higher education and research positions
• A comprehensive biographical statement focusing on professional qualifications and activities
• Longer, as they have no page limit

CV Sample 

Your cover letter introduces you and your resume, explains your purpose for writing, highlights a few of your experiences and/or skills, and requests an interview.

Cover Letter Format

Cover Letter Worksheet

Cover Letter Samples:

• Entry Level Management
• Email
• Internship
• On-Campus Job
• Two Column 

Following an interview, it is highly recommended you send a thank you letter to restate your interest in the position and the organization.

Thank You Letter Sample

Thank You Email Sample  

Employers usually ask for your reference list (professors, supervisors, managers, advisors, etc. who can vouch for your skills and qualifications) before they make a hiring decision.

Reference List Sample