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Sample Resumes & Cover Letters

Click on any of the icons below to open sample resumes or cover letters. All documents are in MS Word format. It is strongly recommended that you view more than one sample. Check out different samples to see new formatting ideas or how to arrange your specific experiences. For example, if you have significant work experience and you are heavily involved in campus activities, view both Resume Samples 3 and 7. If you are a music major and seeking your first internship, Resume Samples 1, 4, and 6 may be helpful. Sometimes, the job or internship you are interested in may not be represented on this page. There are only four cover letter samples, but hundreds of different career fields. That's OK. The cover letter samples will give you a good idea how to structure your cover letter for a position in almost any field.

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Sample Resumes


Sample Resume 1 Consider this example if you have little or no practical work experience.	Sample Resume 2 Consider this example if you have some practical work experience.	Sample Resume 3 Consider this example if you have plenty of practical work experience.	Sample Resume 4 Consider this example if you have significant campus involvement.


Sample Resume 5 Consider this example if you are seeking a position in music.	Sample Resume 6 Consider this example if you are seeking your first internship.	Sample Resume 7 Consider this example if you are seeking a teaching position.

Sample Resumes for Rollins College Alumni


Alumni Sample Resume 1 Consider this example if you are an alum with several years of experience.	Alumni Sample Resume 2 Consider this example if you are an alum with several years of experience.

Sample CV's and Resumes for Graduate School


Sample CV/Resume 1	Sample CV/Resume 2	Sample CV/Resume 3	Sample CV/Resume 4

Sample Cover Letters


Cover Letter 1 This example is for a full-time position as an event planner.	Cover Letter 2 This example is for a full-time teaching position.	Cover Letter 3 This example is for a full-time position with a non-profit organization.	Cover Letter 4 This example is for an internship at a history museum.

Sample Reference Lists


Reference List 1 This example corresponds to Cover Letter 1, Brian.	Reference List 2 This example corresponds to Resume 2, Justin.	Reference List 3 This example corresponds to Resume 1, Kimberly.

Sample Thank You and Inquiry/Networking Letters


Thank You Letter 1 This example may be used after a formal job interview.	Thank You Letter 2 This example may be used after meeting an employer at a job fair.	Inquiry/Networking Letter This example may be used when seeking an informational interview.

Sample Offer Acceptance, Withdrawal, Declination Letters


Offer Acceptance Letter This example may be used to accept an offer.	Withdrawal From Consideration Letter This example may be used to take yourself out of consideration for the position.	Decline Position Letter This example may be used to decline a position that you have been offered.