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Resumes
Create an Effective Resume Quickly
With the help of our resources, online Resume Builder and professional feedback, you can craft a standout resume fast
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1. Resume and Cover Letter Samples
Organize your information with worksheets and advice from our Resume Guide. Use real-world examples as models.
Resume Resources
Resume Guide
Action Verbs for ResumesSample Resumes
Sample – Accounting
Sample – Arts
Sample – Biology
Sample – Business
Sample – Education
Sample – Engineering
Sample – First Year Student
Sample – Humanities
Sample – Limited Experience
Sample – Marketing
Sample – Political Science
Sample – Public Policy
Sample – SociologyResume Samples for Graduate Students
Sample – Functional Resume, Grad Student
Sample – Bioengineering, Grad Student
Sample – History PhDFor more graduate student samples, including CVs, click here.
Sample Cover Letters
How to Format a Cover Letter
Sample Email Cover Letter
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2. Get Professional Feedback
Bring your resume to the Career Center during drop-in hours (Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and Friday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.). Our counselors can help.
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3. Put Your Resume in the Right Hands
While you are looking for a job, employers are looking for you. Strategically place your resume so they can find you.
- Upload your resume to Handshake.
- RSVP to a career fair and submit your resume directly to recruiters attending.
Employers: Click to Log into Your Handshake Account
Students & Alumni: Click to Log into Handshake via CAS or (netid)@ucr.edu Account
