Cal Poly students have access to download the Microsoft suite and Adobe. We encourage you to utilize these free resources to help create the best resume and be able to convert your resume and cover letters into PDFs when applying to jobs.
Resume Support
- Essential Resume Tips & First Steps for Success! Video
- Career Services Resume Handout
- Career Services Resume Guidelines for Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
- Career Services Resume Review Checklist
- Graduate School CV Examples
- International Resume and CV Examples.
- Access GoinGlobal through your MustangJobs account: select "Resources" from top bar and then you will see GoinGlobal
Cover Letter Support
Sample Resumes
- College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences
- College of Architecture & Environmental Design
- Orfalea College of Business
- College of Engineering
- College of Liberal Arts
- Bailey College of Science and Mathematics
- Transfer Students
- Military to Civilian Resume Sample
- Resources for Teachers
- Resources for Student Athletes
- Resources for Federal Resumes
Digital Resume & Cover Letter Review
Interested in having your resume and/or cover letter reviewed by a Career Services staffer? Watch our Essential Resume Tips & First Steps for Success to help you create a strong resume. Then, submit your professional document(s) below to receive personalized feedback through our Digital Resume and Cover Letter Review service.
Current Cal Poly students and recent alumni can expect to receive feedback on their submissions within an average of three to five school or business days (Monday through Friday, excluding finals week, academic holidays, and breaks) upon submission.
To receive feedback, please complete this form and ensure your document(s) meet the following criteria:
- No longer than two pages
- Document is either a resume or a cover letter
- Document file format is in .doc, .docx, or .pdf
Feedback Expectations: This service is intended to provide quick tips and support for your materials. This service does not replace or replicate the effectiveness of a 1:1 meeting with a career counselor or career advisor. If you have questions regarding feedback on your resume or cover letter, please utilize our virtual drop-in hours or make an appointment to meet with your career counselor.