RESUMES and COVER LETTERS

No selling, just telling.

You’ve done a lot of really great things as an MSOE student that are already highly respected and in-demand by hundreds of companies. It’s difficult to know exactly what to include on your resume and cover letter. Focus on what’s most important to employers, such as hands-on experience, communication skills, leadership, and work ethic. We created numerous guides and examples to help you with creating and updating your resume and cover letter.

Resumes

• Writing About Your Hands-on Experience:  Employers want your resume to highlight your hands-on projects, including internship, senior design, class, lab, etc.

• Resume Outline: Use this ready-to-use template for your own resume.

• Actuarial Science Resume Outline: This resume outline is tailored specifically for Actuarial Science students.

• Nursing Resume Outline: This resume outline is tailored specifically for Nursing students.

• Military Experience Resume Outline: This resume outline is tailored specifically for students with military experience.

• NCAA Athletics Resume Outline: This resume outline is tailored specifically for MSOE student athletes.

• Resume Checklist: Double-check your resume isn’t missing anything with this handy checklist.

• Resume Examples by Major

Cover Letters

• Cover Letter Outline: Follow this outline to begin drafting your cover letter.

• Cover Letter Examples

• Nursing Cover Letter Outline: This outline is specific to Nursing students.

• Nursing Cover Letter Examples

The Career Connections Center can also help you create an effective resume and cover letter that gets you noticed and called for an interview. Schedule a one-on-one career coaching appointment or visit us during Drop-In Hours.