CVs, Resumes, and Cover Letters

Highlight and use key words from the job description to create a targeted resume and cover letter - and get noticed by the hiring manager and HR.  View these annotated samples to: 

1. Tailor your application to a job description that is broad.
2. Tailor your application to a job description that is very detailed and includes a lot of bullet points 

1. Download slides from Bill's Lindstaedt's talk Job Hunting in Industry - Marketing Yourself With Your Resume
2. Resume strategies for PhDs
3. Spin a resume bullet point to highlight different soft skills
4. A series of articles about writing a winning industry resume

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.

Notice that the documents are shorter and less formal than academic cover letters.

• Sample cover letter 1 for industry 
• Sample cover letter 2 for industry 
• Sample cover letter 1 with resume