Resumes, Cover Letters, and Personal Statements
Resumes, cover letters, and personal statements are essential tools for showcasing your qualifications and aspirations to potential employers and academic institutions. These documents can greatly influence your opportunities and career trajectory.
CALS Career Services advisors can help you make a strong, professional impression. We offer expert review and editing services to ensure your materials are polished and impactful, giving you the best chance of success.
See our resources below to assist you in your process!
For more guidance regarding application documents, set up an appointment with a CALS Career Advisor on Starfish!
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Resumes
Look at our resume samples and guide below to get started on creating our editing your personal resume! Please note that all samples are excellent examples for students in any CALS major or discipline! We encourage you to look at all of them.
Have one created and want advice? Set up an appointment on Starfish with one of our advisors.
? Tip from a student: Resumes
A lot of time for internship applications, the resume is the only thing that employers are getting at the first step, which is kinda scary because you don’t know what they are looking for. I took a lot of help from CALS Career Services to format my resume and to explain my experiences in a way that was effective and gives a clear picture of my skills that I have.
-Rutuja, Genetic and Genomics & Data Science Student
Cover Letters
Cover letters can be intimidating to write. View our guide on how to write them below, and set up an appointment with a career advisor to talk about how craft them today.
Personal Statements
Applying for graduate school and need to write a personal statement? Not sure where to start, or how to put your ideas down on paper? Check out our personal statement guide below. Consider also scheduling an appointment with a career advisor to have them assist you further.