The purpose of a resume is to clearly communicate a snapshot of your education and experiences, giving the reader a concise picture of the value you bring to an employer. It selectively identifies the experiences and skills most relevant to a position.
Resume Templates, Samples, and Varied Formats
- OCS resume template
- Resume samples that can be personalized.
- Strong resume action verbs
- Resume rubrics we use to evaluate resumes for graduate students and undergraduates
- If applying for jobs with the Federal Government through USAJobs, use the USAJobs resume builder. Be sure to visit the OCS Government Career Community page for more guidance.
- Do you need to convert a CV to a resume? Check out our tips on CV to Resume Conversion.
Once you have a draft ready, students can:
- Meet an advisor through drop-in hours or make a one-on-one appointment.
- Submit your resume for review by emailing a draft to ocs.resumereview@yale.edu. All submissions must be in PDF format, and it can take up to 5 business days to receive a reply
