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Grad School Resume Sample

Show you’re ready for graduate studies with a comprehensive resume.

By Kathleen Walder, Monster Contributor

You may think of a resume as something you’ll need to get a job after you graduate. But you’ll find that most graduate schools ask for a grad school resume when you send in your application. This type of resume is called a CV (curriculum vitae) or an academic resume. Like a job resume, it should include your education, employment history, and achievements. In addition, universities are looking for your intended area of graduate-level study and research experience.

When you sit down to start writing, be sure to look at instructions on the university’s application and website and closely follow their guidelines. The graduate school resume template below should include most of the sections you’ll need to supply. You may be asked to put sections in a particular order or include specific information. Other than that, be sure to include information that’s most relevant to the course of study you want to pursue—including undergraduate coursework, internships, and work history—along with your grade point average and GRE score.

Grad School Resume

BRADLEY THOMAS

Pasadena, California 00000 | 555.555.5555 | bradley@email.com | linkedin.com/bradley.thomas

Candidate for MS in Speech-Language Pathology: University One

EDUCATION

University Two, Pasadena, CA

B.A. in Speech and Hearing Sciences, 20XX

GPA 3.5; Major GPA of 3.85 (based on a 4.0 scale)

GRE: 295 combined verbal and quantitative

Relevant Coursework

Anatomy and Physiology of Speech And Hearing

Introduction to Audiology

Normal Language Development

Speech and Hearing Science

Honor Societies and Awards

Dean's List all terms

CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Speech Pathology Intern | 20XX – 20XX

Company One | Sierra Madre, CA

Completed X hours under the supervision of ASHA-certified speech-language pathologist

  • Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of children presenting with various communication difficulties, including autism spectrum disorders, articulation, and phonological processing disorders.
  • Provided treatment to patients from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
  • Performed pro bono child hearing and speech and language screenings.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Teacher, ESE Speech and Language Impaired| 20XX – 20XX

School One | Altadena, CA

  • Analyzed, monitored, and documented student progress against their IEP plan, attended IEP meetings, developed new goals, or modified existing IEP, as needed.
  • Collaborated with staff in enhancing co-teaching model for ASD students to create an integrated social, communication, and linguistic development experience.
  • Facilitated acquisition of language skills, using Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) and other Augmentative Alternative Communication Systems

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA), University Two, Pasadena, CA

COMMUNITY SERVICE / VOLUNTEER

Fundraiser; Participant, Organization One

Community Engagement Coordinator, Organization Two

You can download this grad school resume template in Word. Need more graduate school resume examples? You can find a resume for a Harvard application here.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, occupations that require a master’s level education are projected to grow by 17% this decade. That outpaces occupations requiring any other degree. Furthermore, the BLS expects these five fields to provide the most job opportunities for job seekers with master’s degrees:

Want to know what you might get paid once you complete your master’s program? Check out Monster’s Salary Tool. Scroll down to “Top-Paying Jobs by Major” and enter your anticipated degree program and your city to find median salaries for jobs in that field.

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