Career Prep

Sample Resumes

Listed on this page are MS Word documents that you can edit as a starting point for your resume. Remember to consider your specific experiences and skills as you decide which headings and descriptions to use.

Education Section for STEM Path students

Students who are in the STEM Path program can refer to the options below to format the Education section of their resume:

Juniors and Seniors (students formally accepted into the STEM Path)

Master of Business Administration, May 2023
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, May 2022
The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
Honors College
GPA: 3.2/4.0

Freshmen and Sophomores (students not yet formally accepted into the STEM Path)

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, May 2022
STEM Path to MBA
The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL
Honors College
GPA: 3.2/4.0

Sample Cover Letters

A cover letter introduces you and your qualifications to the employer and, if effective, generates employer interest to invite you for an interview.

Utilize the free AI service, Vmock to enhance or create your resume. Vmock is a AI platform to assist in resume reviews and/or creation of a new resume.  Applicants are encouraged to use this service to enhance the professionalism of their resume.  *Login with your MyBama credentials.

Interview Formats, Questions, and Strategies

Additional Insight from Employers (Videos)

Additional Resources

Tips for Creating a LinkedIn Profile