Résumés
Résumé writing does not need to be an intimidating experience. Use the tools and resources below to learn about the components of a résumé and get started writing. Here are a couple of quick tips to consider as you are thinking about your résumé:
- Give plenty of time to write/re-write; résumé writing often takes far longer than new writers expect.
- For students and new graduates a one-page résumé is expected.
- Tailor your résumé for each position.
Ask for help - at any stage, whether you are just starting and jotting notes down or after several drafts. Career Development is here to help you with your résumé! Call (507-933-7575), use Handshake, or stop in to schedule an appointment with a Career Development Specialist or drop in during the academic year to meet with a Peer Career Advisor.
Gustavus Resources
- General Résumé Overview Booklet
- General Résumé Tips
- Power Verbs
- Building Your First Résumé Worksheet
- Rubric to Assess Your Résumé
Résumé Samples and Templates
- Résumé Sample 1
- Résumé Sample 2
- Résumé Examples by Major and Career Interests
- Résumé Skill Statement Examples (Organized by Student Employment, Student Organizations, Athletics, etc) These are meant to provide examples. Do not just copy and paste but use it for inspiration of what to possibly include on your résumé for your skill statements.
Additional Resources
A Note About CVs (Curriculum Vitae)
In the United States a résumé and a CV are two separate types of documents. A résumé is a short document that highlights specific experiences/qualifications related to a position. A CV is a longer document typically used when applying for academic or research roles or graduate school. If you are applying outside of the United States, CV is commonly used interchangeably with résumé.
- Utilize GoinGlobal to learn how to make a résumés or CV for other countries.
- Building a Curriculum Vitae
Updated 7/26/22 JV