Sample Resumes

Select a resume format that highlights your strengths.

Resumes come in many shapes and sizes. While there is no "correct" resume format, you should select one that highlights your strengths. For example, a student with little work experience might choose a format that emphasizes academic achievements first.

The sample resumes listed below provide a variety of example of formats. The template used to create each resume is also listed.

High School level sample resumes

• Resume 1  |  Blank Template 1
  Freshman/sophmore high school student with strong skills and volunteer history.
• Resume 2  |  Blank Template 2
  Junior/senior high school student highlighting academics.
• Resume 3  |  Blank Template 3
  Recent high school graduate with some work and volunteer experience.

College-level sample resumes

• Resume 4  |  Blank Template
  College student or recent graduate with work and internship experience.
• Resume 5  |  Blank Template
  Junior/senior college student highlighting academics.
• Resume 6  |  Blank Template
  Recent college graduate highlighting academic and volunteer experience.

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