Application Process

Skip To ContentSkip To NavigationSkip To SearchHomeSuccessful StartCareer ExplorationApplication ProcessAcademic PortfolioNon-Academic PortfolioCurriculum VitaeResumeCover LetterOnline PresenceReferences/RecommendationsTemplates and ExamplesSearch & InterviewRegional InfoInformation for...About UsHandshake University of Notre Dame Graduate Career Services Meruelo Family Center For Career Development Successful StartCareer ExplorationApplication ProcessSearch & InterviewRegional InfoInformation for...About Us Home Menu Application Process Application Process What you learn in the classroom or lab is just one part of what will make you valuable to an employer after graduation. Your professional success will require more than just deploying your disciplinary knowledge and skills in a work environment. To compete in today's economy, you must learn to plan deliberately, communicate effectively, and think strategically. Once you've engaged in assessing and investigating potential careers, you'll also want to refine your understanding of the documents, strategies, and protocols that comprise the APPLICATION PROCESS. Graduate Career Services will work with you to craft and tailor your resume, CV, cover letter, and statements to showcase that you are the BEST FIT to an employer and position. We will also provide guidance in personal branding and networking both online and offline to build connections and showcase your qualifications and expertise. DOCUMENT REVIEWS: To receive feedback on application documents and your online presence, schedule an appointment with your assigned Career Consultant, email them directly, or submit resumes and CVs through the online request form.ADDITIONAL CAMPUS SUPPORT: Writing Center (Graduate Student Services) - Provide 1-1 consultationsUNIVERSITY PARTNER: Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) ♣ = ND Premium Resource Subscription (sign-in required)Alumni - When you graduate, your NetID will be deactivated approximately 60 days after graduation. This may affect your access to career resources through Notre Dame. Make sure to check the list of overall benefits, along with career resources, available to you as an ND alum. If you have any questions in regard to access to career resources, you can connect with your assigned Graduate Career Consultant based on the academic program/department you graduated from. Academic Portfolio Develop a comprehensive portfolio and write effective statements (Research, Teaching, Diversity) Non-Academic Portfolio Develop a comprehensive portfolio and showcase relevant skills and experiences Curriculum Vitae Guide to develop a CV that stands out Resume Outlines resume basics as well as the differences from developing a CV Cover Letter Strategies to develop academic and non-academic cover letters Online Presence Leverage technology in a variety of ways to help in find and secure best-fit career opportunities by researching people, employers, and positions while showcasing your expertise and qualifications References/Recommendations Process to select the best references for each opportunity Templates and Examples Curriculum Vitae, Resume, Cover Letter and Statement examplesHomeSuccessful StartCareer ExplorationApplication ProcessAcademic PortfolioNon-Academic PortfolioCurriculum VitaeResumeCover LetterOnline PresenceReferences/RecommendationsTemplates and ExamplesSearch & InterviewRegional InfoInformation for...About UsAcademic PortfolioNon-Academic PortfolioCurriculum VitaeResumeCover LetterOnline PresenceReferences/RecommendationsTemplates and ExamplesHandshakeEmployers Faculty/Staff Alumni Undergraduate Students Division of Student AffairsMeruelo Family Center For Career Development Graduate Career Services 528 Duncan Student Center Notre Dame, IN 46556 USA Phone 574-631-5200 LinkedIn © 2026 University of Notre Dame SearchMobile AppNewsEventsVisitAccessibility Facebook X/Twitter Instagram YouTube LinkedInSuccessful StartCareer ExplorationApplication ProcessSearch & InterviewRegional InfoInformation for...About Us