Crafting strong, polished application materials is key to making a lasting impression. Explore the variety of customizable templates, guides, practical tips, and other tools and resources available to help you stand out in the applicant pool.
“The biggest challenge I faced was adapting my resume for a non-academic audience… I was skeptical about moving my education to the last page, but doing so allowed me to foreground my work experience related to this new field, rather than highlight my education in other seemingly unrelated areas. This was a counterintuitive move for a PhD student. Career coaching helped reassure me!”
Maggie Dunlap | Ph.D., Spanish Literature and Cultural Studies, 2028
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Explore Resume WordedApplying to jobs in academia, research, or science? You may be asked to submit a curriculum vitae (CV) instead of a resume. CVs are a longer, more comprehensive document summarizing an applicant’s academic and professional history. Use this template to start streamlining your experience.
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Early-stage doctoral students (Years 1–3): 2–4 pages
Focus on education, research interests, teaching assistantships, and early conference participation.
Advanced doctoral candidates (ABD or post-comprehensive exams): 4–7 pages
Add publications (in press or under review), conference papers, fellowships, and research collaborations.
Postdoctoral scholars or faculty applicants: 6–10+ pages
Include detailed sections for publications, grants, teaching philosophy, service, and invited talks.
Just getting started on your cover letter? Review this beginner’s guide and checklist to learn more about the structure and components of a cover letter.
Check out our generic template to help guide your cover letter writing. Note: Be sure to tailor your cover letter to the specific job postings and use your own words. This template should serve as a guiding example.
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