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CCPD: Career & Job Search Resources

Connecting University of Calgary students to jobs, career planning, employers on campus, career tips, workshops and much more! This resource compliments our website ucalgary.ca/careers.

Resumes & CVs

What is a Resume? A resume is a marketing document that shows a potential employer what relevant skills, education and accomplishments you have that will benefit them. It should demonstrate your talents and abilities for a specific job and shows that you CAN do the job, and WANT to do the job.

Related Workshops

Resume and Cover Letter Application Examples

These examples are intended to provide an overview on how to target your resume and cover letter according to the job posting, but also to see the progress and improvement of each document.

Undergraduate Samples

Please note that although samples are listed by faculty, this does not suggest that you have to use that format. Review all samples and choose what suites you best.

Graduate Samples

Please note that although samples are listed by faculty, this does not suggest that you have to use that format. Review all samples and choose what suites you best.

Social Work

Werklund School of Education

Resume Reviews

Drop-in

Stop by the Centre for Career and Personal Development (MSC 188) during drop-in advising hours for guidance on a quick question or some one-on-one help. Students can also connect with a Career Development Specialist virtually for drop-in advising. Drop-in appointments are typically 15 minutes in length. If a longer appointment is required, please book through Elevate. 

In-person and virtual drop-in (via Zoom) 

  • Drop-in advising hours:  
    • Fall 2023:
    • Tuesdays: 12-1:30 p.m. MT (in person - MSC 188)
    • Thursdays: 12-1:30 p.m. MT (virtual - join here via Zoom

Resume rescue drop-in:

  • Wednesdays | 121:00 p.m. MT (in-person at MSC 188) 

Quick Tips

Use the same font on your resume & cover letter.
Tailor each resume to each job you apply to.
Do your research! Find out as much as you can about the job and company you are applying to.
Include sections like: Profile/summary of skills/highlightsEducationExperience, & Volunteer or community involvement.

Additional Resources

Next Steps

Publications