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This page contains a list of resources for graduate students who are preparing applications for roles outside of academia. Master’s students may benefit most from utilizing the resources provided by the UGA Career Center. Doctoral students may consider using UGA Career Center resources as well as other sample resumes provided in the list below. Individual resume feedback can be obtained by contacting the UGA Career Center and scheduling an appointment with your career consultant.
UGA Career Center Resume Resources
- General Resume Examples
- Graduate Student Career Guide
Examples from Other Organizations
- UC-Davis Industry Resume Examples
- UCSF Industry Resume Examples
- UVA Sample Resumes/CVs
- UCLA Resume Example (STEM PhD)
- UCLA Resume Example (Humanities)
- MLA Resume Writing for Humanities PhDs
Summary of Qualifications
Doctoral students and advanced master’s students should consider utilizing a “summary of qualifications” at the top of their resume to highlight key skills and experiences they wish to emphasize to the reader. Please review our Summary of Qualifications info sheet to learn more.
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Resume Examples
Use the examples below as you craft your resume. Consider how you can showcase your education, skills, accomplishments, and experiences for your major or industry in a clean and concise format.
Acting Resume
Download acting resume template, acting resume template.
Art CV Template
Art Resume Template
Basic CV Template
Basic Resume
Basic resume template.
Business Resume
Business resume template.
Communications Resume
Communications resume template.
Dual Degree Resume
Dual degree resume template.
Education Resume
Education resume template.
Engineering Resume
Engineering resume template.
Federal Resume
Federal resumes.
All federal careers will use the USAJobs website. Rather than utilizing a template, use the USAJobs Resume Builder to prepare your federal resume.
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Film Resume
Film resume template.
First Year Resume
First year resume template.
Health Related Resume
Health related resume template.
Leadership Resume
Leadership resume template.
Music Resume
Music resume template.
Technology Resume
Technology resume template.
Transfer Resume
Transfer resume template.
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Get started on your cover letter and reference page materials using these examples to apply tips on formatting, structure, and content. Use the buttons at the bottom of each example to download in Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat format.
A cover letter is a great way to show how your experiences, characteristics, and skills align with a job or internship opportunity. Find below the foundational elements for a successful cover letter, as well as a link to downloadable cover letter and reference examples.
A cover letter is a great way to show how your experiences, characteristics, and skills align with a job or internship opportunity. Find below the foundational elements for a successful cover letter and frequently asked questions answered by one of UGA's top employers.
Resumes/CVs & Cover Letter Resources. This page contains a list of resources for graduate students who are preparing applications for roles outside of academia. Master’s students may benefit most from utilizing the resources provided by the UGA Career Center.
First Paragraph. The opening paragraph introduces you to the employer. Relate the position title, how you learned about the opportunity (name of contact or type of advertisement), and why you are the best candidate for the job, based on the qualifications mentioned in the job listing.
Resume Examples. Use the examples below as you craft your resume. Consider how you can showcase your education, skills, accomplishments, and experiences for your major or industry in a clean and concise format. Select individual resume/CV templates below to access download options (Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat format). Acting Resume.