The Resume Guide I Wish I Had as a Freshman
Everything I learned about building a resume that clearly communicates your experience, skills, and potential.
Start Here: Your Resume Toolkit
Four resources to help you format your resume and write stronger bullet points. Pick the one that works for you.
Ashley's Resume Template
An editable Word template with sections already organized for you.
Jake's Resume Template
A popular one page LaTeX template, editable in your browser with Overleaf.
Open in OverleafRewriting the Code Template
A community resume template from Rewriting the Code, editable in Google Docs.
Courtesy of Rewriting the Code. Make a copy for your personal use.
Open in Google DocsHarvard Action Verbs
A list of strong verbs to help you replace vague phrases in your bullets.
View Action VerbsExternal resources are provided for educational purposes. Availability and content may change.
This guide focuses on U.S. STEM and tech internships and early career roles. Every field is a little different, so use this as a starting point and adjust to fit your industry.
Ready to Build Yours?
Return to the templates, choose the format that works best for you, and begin replacing the sample content with your own story.
Keep learning, keep building, and keep giving yourself permission to apply.
Last updated: July 30, 2026