Resume / Cover Letter

Note to Students - How to Use These Templates & Create Your Best Resume

The resume templates and examples on this page are guides designed to help jump-start your resume development. They show possible formats and section ideas, but you should tailor your resume to fit your experiences and the specific job or internship you're applying for.

Key things to remember:

• Templates are flexible: You do not need to use the example from your major — any template can be adapted to any major or career path by changing headings, bullet points and content to best showcase what you bring to the table.
• Tailor for each opportunity: A strong resume highlights the skills and experiences that match the job description. Read what employers are asking for and update your resume content accordingly — this includes your summary, skills and the wording in your bullet points. Tailoring helps employers and applicant tracking systems see your fit for the role.
• Focus on relevance: Include experience, projects and skills that directly relate to the position. It's OK to leave older or unrelated jobs if they don't support your current goals.

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Resume Writing Tips for Students

• Keep it professional and concise
  • Use a clear, easy-to-read font and consistent formatting.
  • Aim for one page.
• Use strong action verbs
  • Start bullet points with action words like championed, investigated, programmed and designed to describe what you did.
• Quantify results when possible
  
  • Numbers help show impact — for example: increased social media engagement by 30% or managed 15+ clients weekly.
• Highlight transferable skills
  • Even if a job wasn't directly related to your field, include skills employers value across industries, like teamwork, communication and leadership.
• Proofread carefully
  • Check spelling, grammar and formatting. Ask the Career Center to review if needed.
• Use keywords from job descriptions
  • Employers and resume screening systems look for specific terms — include those if they match your experience.

Need help or feedback? We're here for you.

Your resume doesn't have to be perfect on the first draft — and you don't have to figure it out alone. Career Center staff are available to help you review, refine and tailor your resume for jobs, internships, graduate school or other opportunities. You're encouraged to schedule a one-on-one appointment to:

• Get personalized feedback on your resume.
• Learn how to tailor your resume to a specific job description.
• Ask questions about formatting, content or how to showcase your experiences.
• Build confidence before applying or submitting your resume.

Appointments are available year-round, and meeting with the Career Center is one of the best ways to strengthen your application materials.

Engineering and Computing

• Biomedical Engineering Resume Example
• Design Engineering Technology Resume Example - Freshman/Sophomore
• Mechanical Engineering Resume Example
• Mechanical Engineering Cover letter
• Chemical Engineering Resume
• Project Experience on Resume
• CSIT Resume Example
• ATS Resume Template with Projects

Education

• Basic Resume Example 1
• Basic Resume Example 2
• Basic Resume with Leadership
• Basic Resume with Volunteer
• Education Resume Example
• Resume Writing Worksheet

Arts and Sciences

• Actuarial Resume Example
• Basic Resume Example 1
• Basic Resume Example 2
• Basic Resume with Leadership
• Basic Resume with Volunteer
• Criminal Justice Resume Example
• Resume Writing Worksheet

Business

• Basic Resume Example 1
• Basic Resume Example 2
• Basic Resume with Leadership
• Basic Resume with Volunteer
• Marketing Resume Example
• Resume Writing Worksheet

Health Sciences

• Biology Resume 1
• Biology Resume 2
• Exercise Science Resume
• Biochemistry Resume example

Career Center Handouts and "How To" Guides

• How to Write a Winning Cover Letter
• About Professional References
• Strong Action Verbs

Examples of Thank You and Withdrawal Letters

• Sample Withdrawal Letter
• Sample Thank You Letter

Tips for Writing Cover Letters 

Trine University Writing Center

In addition to the Career Center, the Trine University Writing Center provides assistance on any piece of writing at any stage of the writing process, including brainstorming, drafting, revising and editing.

You can drop in at any time during open hours, but we strongly encourage scheduling an appointment to ensure that help will be available to you.