Sample Resumes

The CWS presents the resume examples as a starting point for visual models and general guidelines for resumes. Every student/alumna is encouraged to construct a resume whose graphic format and content fit her own particular situation. Please note that any direct copying of verbiage from these resume examples is an infringement of the Wellesley College honor code.

Student Resumes

• Functional Resumes
  • First Year
  • Sophomore
  • Senior
  • Senior
• Chronological Resume
  • First Year
  • Sophomore
  • Junior

Alumnae Resumes

• Alumna Resume: General
  
• Alumna Resume: Combination
  
• Alumna Resume: Functional
  
• Alumna Resume: Two versions of the same resume, one short version for handing out in person to market herself, and one longer version for actual applications, especially online, since it contains more information
  Short Version, Long Version
• Alumna Resume: Arts, mid-life career transition
• Alumna Resume: Strong functional, chronological resume
• Alumna Resume: Skill area highlights

Other Resumes

• Combination Resume-Curriculum Vitae
• Federal Government Resume
• Federal resume builder and tips

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.

However, templates might provide a good starting point for some people. Here are some links:

• Microsoft Templates
• Additional Microsoft Templates