Sample Resumes
The CWS presents the following, "real-life" resume examples as a starting point for visual models and general guidelines for resumes. Only a small number of examples are represented here, and each student is encouraged to construct a resume whose graphic format and content fit her own particular situation. Students are also advised that any direct copying of verbage from these resume examples is an infringement of the Wellesley College honor code.
First Year Resumes
- First Year Resume
Intended majors: Computer Science and Economics - First Year Resume
Intended major: Biology - First Year Resume
International student
Major: Chemistry - First Year Resume
Intended major: Undeclared
- Sophomore Resume
Major: Computer Science - Sophomore Resume
Major: Astronomy
- Junior Resume
Double major: Spanish and Chinese - Junior Resume
Double major: Urban Studies and Economics - Junior Resume
Double major: American Studies and Classic Civilizations - Junior Resume
Major: Music
Minor: Russian
- Senior Resume
Double major: International Relations and History - Senior Resume
Double major: Studio Art and Italian - Senior Resume
Double major: English and French - Senior Resume
Davis Scholar
Major: Psychology - Senior Resume
Davis Scholar, Combination Resume-Curriculum Vitae
Major: Psychology with publications, research, and grant experience
- Alumna Resume
Major: English
Minor: Art History - Alumna Combination Resume
Major: Anthropology - Alumna Functional Resume
Major: Anthropology
Templates
In general, the CWS does not recommend that students submit unedited resume templates, mainly because templates do not offer the flexibility of formatting and content which may lead to a better resume. Career counselors have found that the immediate ease of a template can short-circuit the thought process for a truly outstanding resume, not to mention the fact that other candidates applying for the same position may also choose identical templates for their resumes.
On the other hand, the CWS also recognizes that for some individuals and situations, a template may be the most expedient choice and a good starting point. Please be aware that many templates do not allow for formatting revision once the initial information is plugged in, so that conversion from a template to a "regular" word-processing format may be difficult. Listed below are links to electronic template formats which would serve as reasonable models for a resume.
- Chronological resume formats suitable for many undergraduates.
Please note that revisions to resume templates are difficult, and the immediate ease of a template may short-circuit the thought process for a truly outstanding resume. http://search.officeupdate.microsoft.com/TemplateGallery/ct119.asp
- Functional resume format for high school graduate with some work experience. Please note that the functional resume format de-emphasizes your Wellesley College experience, which is often a significant selling point. Employers may also assume that because one uses the functional (as opposed to chronological) format, one is trying to "beef up" one's lack of experience.
http://search.officeupdate.microsoft.com/TemplateGallery/ct118.asp
- A variety of resume template formats for established professionals
in particular fields. Click this link and select the "Job
Specific" link. http://search.officeupdate.microsoft.com/TemplateGallery/ct117.asp
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