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ACTION VERBS

RESUME SAMPLE

Optional category examples.

RESUME TEMPLATE (BULLET POINTS)
RESUME TEMPLATE (PARAGRAPH FORMAT)
COVER LETTER TIPS
COVER LETTER SAMPLE

A resume is a concise, informative summary of your abilities, education, and experience. It should highlight your strongest assets and skills, and differentiate you from other candidates seeking similar positions. Although it alone won’t get you a job or internship, a good resume is an important factor in obtaining an interview. Tailor your resume to the type of position you’re seeking. This doesn’t mean that all of your experiences must relate directly, but your resume should reflect the types of skills the employer would value.

Draft a resume using one of the MCS templates .
Attend a Resume Workshop to learn the nuts and bolts of getting started. See the MCS events calendar for dates.
View the recorded MCS Resume Webinar .
Get advice via drop-ins, Monday-Friday, 1:00-4:00pm. Ask quick career-related questions and have an advisor review your resume.
Look for industry-specific resume review clinics, listed on our events calendar in employer events.

RESUME TIPS

Resume language should be:.

Specific rather than general
Active rather than passive
Written to express not impress
Articulate rather than “flowery”
Fact-based (quantify and qualify)
Written for people who scan quickly

TOP SIX RESUME MISTAKES:

Spelling and grammar errors
Missing email and phone information
Using passive language instead of “action” words
Not well organized, concise, or easy to skim
Not demonstrating results
Use personal pronouns (such as I)
Use a narrative style
Use slang or colloquialisms
Include a picture
Include age or gender
List references
Start each line with a date
Be consistent in format and content
Make it easy to read and follow, balancing white space
Use consistent spacing, underlining, italics, bold, and capitalization for emphasis
List headings (such as Experience) in order of importance
Within headings, list information in reverse chronological order (most recent first)
Avoid information gaps such as a missing summer
Be sure that your formatting will translate properly if converted to a .pdf

PLAN TO WORK INTERNATIONALLY?

Resume guidelines can vary from country to country. See our international resources , including Interstride and EuropassCV .

ACTION VERBS FOR YOUR RESUME

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The document is a detailed resume sample for a student named Firstname Lastname. It includes contact information and various sections such as Education, Experience, Leadership, Skills & Interests. The Education section lists degrees from Harvard University and the University of London, including GPAs, relevant coursework, and extracurricular activities. The Experience section details roles such as Marketing Analyst Intern at Pepsi-Cola North America Beverages, Assistant Account Executive at Thomas Wilck Associates, and Technology Intern at Tech Hills, describing specific tasks and achievements. Leadership experience is demonstrated through roles in Harvard Undergraduate Women in Business and the Harvard College Marathon Challenge. The resume also lists technical skills in software like Stata and SQL, language proficiencies in French and Spanish, and personal interests such as ultimate frisbee and French films. The format includes clear headings, bullet points for easy reading, and consistent presentation of data.

Joint or Double Concentration:

When including your Harvard degree, you may also indicate a joint or double concentration, a secondary, and/or a concurrent master’s degree. Here are some formatting options to consider:

A.B. in Biomedical Engineering with a joint concentration in Computer Science OR A.B. in History with a double concentration in Statistics OR A.B. with a joint (or double) concentration in Government and Computer Science

Concurrent Degree:

Harvard University A.B./S.M. Computer Science, GPA 3.6 OR

Cambridge, MA May, 2025

Harvard University A.B./S.M. Computer Science; Concurrent S.M. Computer Science OR

Harvard University Concurrent Degrees: S.M. Computer Science; A.B. Applied Mathematics

RESUME TEMPLATE 1 (WITH BULLET POINTS)

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The document is a resume template designed for a student from Harvard University. It includes sections for personal contact information, education details, experience, leadership and activities, and skills and interests. The education section allows for listing degrees, GPA, thesis, relevant coursework, study abroad experiences, and high school information. The experience section is structured to include job titles, organization names, locations, and dates, with bullet points to describe responsibilities and achievements using action verbs and quantifiable results. Leadership and activities follow a similar format, emphasizing roles and contributions. The skills and interests section is divided into technical skills, language proficiency, laboratory techniques, and personal interests. The template is formatted for clarity with headings, subheadings, and optional notes to guide customization.

RESUME TEMPLATE 2 (PARAGRAPH FORMAT)

WRITE AN EFFECTIVE COVER LETTER

Your cover letter is a writing sample and a part of the screening process. By putting your best foot forward, you can increase your chances of being interviewed. A good way to create a response-producing cover letter is to highlight your skills or experiences that are most applicable to the job or industry and to tailor the letter to the specific organization to which you’re applying.

Some general rules about letters:

Address your letters to a specific person if you can.
Tailor your letters to specific situations or organizations by doing research before writing your letters.
Keep letters concise and factual, no more than a single page. Avoid flowery language.
Give examples that support your skills and qualifications.
Put yourself in the reader’s shoes. What can you write that will convince the reader that you are ready and able to do the job?
Don’t overuse the pronoun “I”.
Remember that this is a marketing tool. Use plenty of action words.
Have an MCS advisor provide feedback on your letter.
If converting to a .pdf, check that your formatting translates correctly.
Reference skills or experiences from the job description and draw connections to your credentials.
Make sure your resume and cover letter are prepared with the same font type and size.

SAMPLE COVER LETTER

September 1, 2024

Morgan Smith Director of Communications Jumpstart 308 Congress Street, 6 th Floor Boston, MA 02110

Dear Morgan Smith:

I am a senior at Harvard College studying History and Literature. I am writing to apply for the Marketing and Communications position at Jumpstart posted in Harvard’s Crimson Careers database. I’m very excited about the field of education, and would welcome the opportunity to bring my strong communication skills, creativity, and marketing experience to your growing team.

Jumpstart’s commitment to early education for every child is of particular interest to me because of my passion for youth development. This past summer, I worked as a senior counselor in the Summer Urban Program, which is dedicated to preventing summer learning loss for children in the Boston and Cambridge area. I designed and taught fun, interactive classes to a group of 10 fifth graders, and planned and led local field trips and workshops daily with a junior counselor. Throughout the summer, I consistently strived to create math, science, and reading lessons and activities that were engaging and tailored to my students’ needs.

Additionally, in my role as the Director of Marketing for the Social Innovation Collaborative, I led our team in creating a social media strategy to drive our member recruitment efforts and promote our programs and events on platforms including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. With so many competing events on campus each day, I had to continually be creative in my approach to developing and delivering content that would be compelling and effective. As a result of my efforts, our group experienced a 20% increase in our membership base and a 15% increase in our social media engagement. I’m excited at the prospect of bringing the skills I developed through this experience to the Marketing and Communications role at Jumpstart.

Thank you for your consideration. I very much look forward to the opportunity to speak with you in person about my interest in this position.

Sincerely,

Alex Crimson