Resume & Cover Letter Samples

Looking for inspiration as you build or refine your resume? These examples are organized by class year, career interests, and job type. Use them as a guide to shape your resume, and remember, a great resume is always tailored to the opportunity.

Cover letters should be personalized, purposeful, and professional. These examples show different approaches you can take based on your goals. Each one is linked to a job or opportunity type, so you can see how students effectively connect their experience to the role.

Have you been asked to provide a CV or Curriculum Vitae with your application? Here is a link to the University of Iowa’s outstanding resources on Curriculum Vitae (CV).