Career Services: Career & Job Search Resources

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.

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• General Resume Template
• Sample Section Headings
• Profile/Objective Statements Examples
• Skills Summary Examples
• Sample Skills Statements
• Courses and Projects Examples
• Writing Accomplishment Statements
• Action Verbs List
• Action Verbs Samples with Accomplishment Statements

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.

• Example: Motion and Video Graphics Designer
• Example: Pre-Board Screening Officer
• Example: Business Development Analyst 
• Example: Technology Commercialization Specialist Internship

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.

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.

Drop-in

Need quick support that works with your busy schedule? Visit us during our drop-in times listed below. Please note that drop-in appointments are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Drop in on Zoom here: https://ucalgary.zoom.us/j/96606930689

Until further notice, we will not be offering in-person advising at our offices. Career development specialists are available on Zoom during these hours:

• Monday: 9 – 10:30 a.m.
• Tuesday: 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.
• Wednesday: 9 – 10:30 a.m. 
• Thursday: Noon – 1:30 p.m.
• Friday: Noon – 1:30 p.m

Hours are listed in Mountain Standard Time (MST)

eResume Review

Send us your resume or cover letter and let our Career Team help you (and your busy schedule) with our eResume Review paperless proofing! Complete the Student Checklist and then send it with your resume to csresume@ucalgary.ca

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/highlights, Education, Experience, & Volunteer or community involvement.

• Occupational Profiles - Use this resource to further explore occupations and tailor your resume with key words
• 2000+ Employability Skills - The skills you need to enter, stay in, and progress in the world of work. These skills can also be applied and used beyond the workplace in a range of daily activities
• Transferable Job Skills - A complete collection of transferable job skills resources and tools for job-seekers and career-changers
• Canadian Job Bank: Resumes
• 44 Resume Writing Tips
• ALIS Resume Types
• Which type of resume should I use?
• Resume Master
• How to Write an ATS-friendly (Applicant Tracking Systems) Resume
• Jobscan - Optimize Your Resume for ATS
• ResumeCoach - Resume builder, templates, and examples
• OnlineCV Builder

• Complete Career Services' Resumes for Results workshop
• Visit Career Services for Drop-In Hours
• Book an appointment with a Career Development Specialist