How to Write a Résumé

Writing a Résumé

All majors and experience levels should start with our résumé writing guides.

How to Write a Résumé (PDF)
Résumé Writing YouTube Playlist includes booklet overview, and format & structure guidelines.

Remember to include a Cover Letter when you send your résumé

How to Write a Cover Letter (PDF)
Cover Letter YouTube Playlist includes booklet overview, and format & structure guidelines. 

Sample Résumés

Some majors and experience levels require specialized resumes, so we've included examples of those as well. All samples are in PDF format.

• First-Year Résumés
• Functional Résumés
• Adult and Experienced Résumés
• Education
• Non-degree Education Licensure Program
• Music Education
• Music Industry
• Music Performance
• Music Technology creative resume
• Nursing (with clinical summary)
• Nursing (with preceptorship details)
• Theatre

Portfolios

Many students (especially Public Relations, Education and Art) also need a portfolio of their work to accompany their résumé. Take a look at our portfolio guide (PDF).

Additional Resources

Fraternity & Sorority Life experience on the resume 
Student Leader experience on the resume