CVs, Resumes &amp; Cover Letters

So, you’ve identified job postings in industry (or other sectors) that you want to apply for. How do you go about preparing your application materials? Check out our materials below or our own Bill Lindstaedt's iBiology video on preparing application materials for industry positions!

Start by reading and analyzing a job description

Tailor your CV/resume

Sample resumes

Note: Do not copy the text verbatim. It is unethical and unwise, as several employers recognize our samples. For extra help, please schedule an appointment.

These samples have been generously donated by UCSF students, postdocs, and alumni to offer you ideas about how to present your own skills and experiences. We make no claims that they are perfect, but we offer them as useful examples.
Notice that section headings and descriptive language are different from academic CV’s.
Take a look at all the samples to get an idea of different formats, even if you are targeting a specific career path
- Industry:
  - Sample resume 1, industry scientist
  - Sample resume 2, bioinformaticist
  - Sample resume 3, industry scientist
  - Sample resume 4, medical writing position
  - Sample resume 5, business related position
- Consulting
  - Sample resume 1 with cover letter
  - Sample resume 2

Sample cover letters

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Are you clear on the strategies you'll need to put together an effective application package?

If so, go to the next step: Interviewing for Jobs Outside Academia. Learn how to find out what's expected and prepare for the interview.

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