Basic Application Materials
When applying for a job, you should always include a concise and tailored cover letter, unless specifically instructed not to do so. Follow the instructions for submission, but also try to find the name of someone responsible for that area, and send him/her copy of your application.
Below are resources to help turn your CV into a resume or "industry CV and write meaningful cover letters that complement your resume for a specific job. In addition, don't forget that making contacts in your field(s) or profession(s) of interest is not only an effective way to discover a satisfying job but are valuable resources to help hone your credentials.
Résumé & "Industry CV"
Template 
an easy to follow guide that will allow you to optimize your resume format and content
Samples by discipline
- Life & Biomedical Sciences
- Pharmacy
- Social Sciences
- Bio Chemistry
- Humanities
- Computer Science & Engineering (Master's)
- Computer Science & Engineering (PhD)
- Mechanical Engineering (Master's)
- Geology
- Interdisciplinary
Samples by profession
- Writing & Publishing
- Patent Law (IP)
- Computer Science
- R&D, Consulting, Policy, and Postdoc especially for lifescience students
Cover Letters
Samples
Thank You Letter
Additional Support Materials
- Job Search Handbook (WSDM): comprehensive resources and samples, UCSD's Career Services Center (CSC)
- Putting Your PhD to Work, Peter Fiske, PhD (information and samples)
- Preparing for the Non-Academic Job Search Handbook, UCSD's CSC
- Most Sought-After Skills Acquired During a Typical PhD, CSC
- Top 10 PhD Stereotypes and how to combat them, CSC
- Resume vs. CV tips, strategies & samples Courtesy of the University of Virginia
Related Articles
Interdisciplinary
- What You Don't Know About Cover Letters The Chronicle of Higher Education
- Recasting Yourself for Non-Academic Jobs The Chronicle of Higher Education
- Transferring Your Skills to a Non-Academic Setting The Chronicle of Higher Education
- From a CV to a Resume The Chronicle of Higher Education
Life & BiomedicalSciences
- Notes From a Recruiter's Diary A Plethora of CVs, Science Careers from the journal Science
- Tooling Up (for Industry) Series "Focus Your Industry CV," Science Careers from the journal Science
- Writing a Winning Cover Letter Science Careers from the journal Science
- The Commandments of Cover Letter Creation Peter Fiske, PhD Science Careers AAAS & journal Science
Thank you to UC San Francisco, University of Virginia, and the University of Washington
Professional & Career Development Centers