Example Resumes

Your success in gaining an interview for a position or progressing further in the application process, hinges upon the quality of the written application you provide to the employer.

View our short video to help you get started.

Many employers will request a cover letter as part of your application.  We have an example here.

For more information on job applications view the Master Written Applications module on the Employability Edge program.

This is your opportunity to demonstrate that you possess the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities for a position. It is essential that you tailor your resume for every job application to increase the fit between you, the job and the employer.

• Graduate Resume (PDF, 277 KB)
• Part-time and Casual Employment Resume (PDF, 245 KB)
• Postgraduate Resume (PDF, 295 KB)
• Higher Degree by Research Resume (PDF, 304 KB)

Download our discipline specific graduate resume examples.

Remember these are examples only. Always follow the employer's requirements for your written application as they may differ to the resume examples provided below.

Always use your own information when developing your resume.

• Arts and Social Sciences (PDF, 335 KB)
• Biomedical Science, Clinical Sciences and Medical Laboratory Science (PDF, 239 KB)
• Business   (PDF, 313 KB)
• Commerce (PDF, 334 KB)
• Dental Surgery (PDF, 280 KB)
• Education  (PDF, 339 KB)
• Engineering (PDF, 308 KB)
• Environmental Science and Management (PDF, 287 KB)
• Exercise Physiology and Sport and Exercise Science (PDF, 290 KB)
• Geology (PDF, 287 KB)
• Information Technology (PDF, 309 KB)
• Law (PDF, 308 KB)
• Marine Science  (PDF, 307 KB)
• Nursing Science (PDF, 290 KB)
• Occupational Therapy (PDF, 327 KB)
• Pharmacy  (PDF, 303 KB)
• Physiotherapy (PDF, 311 KB)
• Planning (PDF, 311 KB)
• Psychological Science (PDF, 336 KB)
• Science  (PDF, 281 KB)
• Social Work (PDF, 312 KB)
• Speech Pathology (PDF, 333 KB)
• Veterinary Science (PDF, 349 KB)