Stanford Career Center
Your career
starts on paper.
Everything you need to present yourself effectively to employers — from first draft to final polish.
14
Sample Resumes
Across 8 fields
200+
Action Verbs
In 11 categories
6
Cover Letters
Real-world samples
The 30-Second Rule
Employers typically spend less than 30 seconds reviewing a resume. Your goal is to make an impression strong enough to secure an interview.
What's Inside
Six chapters.
One complete toolkit.
Resume Guide
Fundamentals, formats, and best practices for crafting resumes that earn interviews.
Action Verbs
Over 200 powerful verbs organized by skill area to strengthen your bullet points.
Sample Resumes
14 annotated examples spanning business, science, engineering, arts, and policy.
Cover Letters
Structure, strategy, and six complete samples for every application scenario.
Resources
Curated books, guides, and reference formatting tips from career experts.
Resume Builder
Build your resume step-by-step with AI-powered suggestions and export to PDF or DOCX.