Getting inspiration for your resume
To help you best tell your story, we've gathered examples of resumes from past Rose-Hulman students. Use them as inspiration for content and format, but then be sure you personalize your resume to accurately reflect yourself and the job you're seeking. We've organized them in two categories: by class year and by major. Note that names and personal information have been changed. Still have questions? Come see us in the Career Services Office.
Sample resumes by class year
A senior will be seeking full-time employment and will have more
experience to detail, including the senior project and work
experience. Underclassmen, on the other hand, will likely be
applying for internships or summer employment. For these reasons,
your resume should change each academic year.
Freshman
sample
Accomplishments are included in both the "experience" and the
"activities" sections of the resume. Note the use of the
"accomplishment statement" and "three-bullet" approaches in
describing experience.
Sophomore
sample
This sample lists coursework and computer skills in the "other
qualifications" section. Two addresses are provided to ensure an
employer will be able to reach him whether he's at school or at
home. "Honors" and "activities" are combined into one section and
the "references upon request" line is omitted to save space.
Junior
sample
This one uses boldface, italics and all caps selectively to
highlight information and make the resume easier to read. She has
little degree-related experience, so she has used a class project
as experience. Since the "phone operator" job title is
self-explanatory, no detail is required.
Senior
sample #1
This resume uses the three-bullet approach on the CyboRobots and
General Mills experiences. He also uses his senior project as
experience.
Senior
sample #2
This resume includes a summary to present the applicant's
extensive skills and experience, especially in the robotics field,
that may not be captured in his work experience.
Sample resumes by major
The type of job or graduate school you apply for will vary by
major, and employers might be interested in difference aspects of
your education. The following samples will give you some ideas for
your resume.
Applied Biology
Sample 1 Seeking a position in
plant biology research or related field.
Sample 2 Seeking a position as
a quality engineer or specialist.
Sample 3 Seeking a position
in pharmaceutics or regulatory affairs.
Biomedical Engineering
Sample 1 Seeking a position
related to biomedical engineering field.
Sample 2 Seeking a summer
internship.
Chemical Engineering
Sample 1 Seeking a position in
the field of chemical engineering.
Sample 2
Seeking a summer internship.
Chemistry
Sample 1 Seeking a position
in pharmaceutics or regulatory affairs.
Civil Engineering
Sample 1 Seeking a position in
land development, environmental work and management.
Computer Engineering
Sample 1
Seeking a summer position in hardware design or computer
programming.
Computer Science
Sample 1
Seeking a design engineering position.
Sample 2
Seeking a computer science position with emphasis on hardware and
software.
Electrical Engineering
Sample 1 Seeking a summer
internship at an equipment manufacturer in the semiconductor
industry.
Engineering Physics
Sample 1 Seeking full-time
position or internship.
Math
Sample 1 Seeking a position
involving applied math.
Mechanical Engineering
Sample 1 Seeking an
internship.
Sample 2
Seeking a summer internship.
Optical Engineering
Sample 1 Seeking a position with
emphasis on new and innovative technology.
Physics
Sample 1 Seeking a position in
nuclear physics research, defense contracting or
astrophysics.
Sample 2 Seeking full-time or
internship position.
