Resumes | The Feller Center | The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences

Employers review resumes very quickly, on average 6 seconds, so make sure the skills/qualities they are seeking are easy to locate! That means no two resumes will look alike. That being said, if you hate fighting with bullet alignment, use this BSOS Example Resume Template to start your draft.

Resume Examples

Anthropology - Uses a different format and highlights a research experience.
Criminology - Highlights related work experience and skills in law enforcement.
Economics - Displays coursework, honors and related experiences.
Geography - Displays a study abroad and technical skills related to GIS.
Government & Politics - Uses customized headers to highlight industry specific examples.
HESP - An example of on-campus involvement and part-time jobs.
International Relations - Displays international experiences and UMD coursework projects.
Neuroscience, Behavioral and Cognitive - Displays lab and health related experiences.
Psychology - Highlights lab experience, counseling experience and activities.
Social Data Science - Example includes technical skills and projects completed in-class.
Sociology - Example includes a research project, related experience, community service and professional skills.

Other Examples

ECON Template Resume
Environmental Science and Policy resume sample
More examples, offered by the University Career Center: Veteran/Adult Learner, Graduate Student CV, Arts/Design, Sciences/Technical/Health
Journalism resumes, tips from the Philip Merrill College of Journalism

Federal Resume- Review the tips below if you will be applying to federal positions through USAJobs.

Getting Started with your Resume?

Self-guided how-to modules
Resume Basics, Beginners start here
Resume Checklist, Review each section to ensure your resume is ready
Avoid these common spelling errors
Resource Guide: Leveraging ChatGPT for Your job or internship search

Create a Skill-Based Resume

Sample bullets by experience (e.g. server, RA, coach)
Add transferable skills
Articulating experiences on resumes
Power words that stand out on resumes
Identify your skills: Self-inventories
Best resume fonts
How To List Certifications On A Resume

Only 2% of candidates who applied for a job are invited to an interview. Were the remaining 98% unqualified for the job? That simply can't be true. These candidates probably failed to demonstrate that they've got the skills required by the employer.

On average, recruiters spend 6 seconds reviewing a resume. They are scanning for relevant skills. If you determine which skills employers want, match your resume to showcase those skills, you'll greatly increase your chances of landing an interview.

Digital Resume/ATS Application Tips

Applying to a posted position online? Use the tips below to ensure your resume passes the initial screening.

The Best Fonts to Make Your Resume ATS and Recruiter-Friendly.
Professional Resume Fonts: A Guide to Choosing the Perfect Typeface
Tips for Beating the Resume Bots: "75 percent of job applications are rejected before a recruiter or hiring manager even sees them."
Use Jobscan to optimize your resume and boost your interview chances.
How to Create an ATS Resume that Beats The Bots, by Career Cloud

Types of Digital Resumes

There are many ways for BSOS students to share their unique experiences. If you are creative or will be applying to a creative industry (i.e. visual design) consider supplementing your resume with the tips linked below.