Career Services Center - St. Cloud State University

Resumes, Vitae, Cover Letters and Portfolios

• Resume Checklist (PDF)
• How to Compute Your GPA (PDF)
• Resume Writing 101 (Audio PowerPoint Presentation)
• Creating an Effective Resume (PDF)
• Submitting Resumes and Applications Online (PDF)
• Resume Tips on International Experience for Students (PDF)

Resume Samples

• Resume Samples - General and by career area
• Submitting Resumes and Applications Online

Vitae (CV)

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Resume and Vitae Writing books available in the Career Resource Center (PDF)

For videos, podcasts, and presentations about resumes and cover letters, visit our Audio/Visual/Media section.

Cover Letters and other Correspondence

Email Use in Your Job Search

Cover Letters/Writing Letters of Application (PDF)

Cover Letter books available in the Career Resource Center (PDF)

Cover Letter and Letter of Application Samples:

• Basic Structure Cover Letter
• Cover Letter by Career Area
  • Marketing
  • Health Field
  • Management
  • Accounting
  • Communication Studies
• Internship Cover Letter
• Graduate Assistantship Cover Letter
• Job Leads-Referral Letter
• Possible Position Letter
• Position Follow-up Letter
• Acceptance of Job Offer Letter (PDF)
• Rejection of Job Offer Letter (PDF)

Thank You Letters

• Thank You Letter - How to write a thank you letter

Thank You Samples:

• Writing Thank You Letters for Interviews (PDF)
• Informational Interview (PDF)

Portfolios and Credentials

• Portfolios (PDF)
• Self-Managed Credentials for Teacher Candidates (PDF)
• eFolio Minnesota -- A free resource to help you create and showcase your electronic portfolio. For videos with tips on using eFolio, you can click on any of these links: navigating eFolio, formatting, adding content or uploading files.)

Portfolio books available in the Career Resource Center (PDF)