Resume

Preparing for Graduate School

Steps to take each year of your undergraduate studies to better prepare for graduate school:

• Volunteering: Graduate schools value well-rounded students who contribute to their communities. Volunteering can help you secure letters of recommendation, gain field-specific experience (e.g., volunteering at a hospital), and strengthen community ties.
• Research and Internships: Participating in research or internships demonstrates hands-on experience in your field.
• Student Involvement: Joining clubs, especially in leadership roles, builds connections, develops skills, and showcases your well-roundedness to graduate programs.
• Resume: A strong resume helps you stand out among prospective students.
• Jobs: Holding a job illustrates your ability to balance multiple responsibilities while maintaining academic performance.
• Make Connections: Develop relationships with professors to engage in research, projects, or mentorship opportunities.
• Understand Requirements: Research graduate programs early to identify required coursework, testing (e.g., GRE), or essay expectations.

Resume and Cover Letter Resources

• WSU Resumes, References and Cover Letters: A WSU resource offering guidelines, formatting tips, samples, and video guides for resumes and cover letters.
• Resume/Cover Letter Templates: Free templates for cover letters and resumes.

Career Resources

• Handshake: Use your WSU email to create an account and access job postings.
• Academic Success and Career Center: Explore career paths, develop skills, find jobs or internships, access tutoring, or attend informational meetings.
• ASBMB Search Database: The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology provides a searchable database of job positions in biology.
• Careers in Biology: Discover potential career paths with a degree in Biology.
• Health Professions Student Center: Offers intensive support and services for WSU Pullman and WSU Global students and alumni pursuing healthcare careers.
• Career Development Services: Schedule meetings with a career coordinator for personalized advice and feedback on topics like resumes, interviews, and career planning.