YOUR FULL NAME
City, State | (xxx) xxx-xxxx |
you@email.com |
linkedin.com/in/you |
github.com/you
EDUCATION
Your University Name
Expected Month Year
B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Minor in ___ (if any)
City, State
- GPA: X.XX / 4.00 | Major GPA (if stronger): X.XX / 4.00
- Relevant Coursework: Signals & Systems, Electromagnetics, Semiconductor Devices, Control Systems, Digital IC Design, Power Electronics, Probability & Random Processes
[List coursework relevant to the subfield you're applying to (e.g., VLSI, power systems, controls, communications). Only include GPA if it's a strength.]
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Undergraduate Research Assistant — Lab/Group Name
Month Year – Present
Supervisor: Prof. ___, Department of Electrical Engineering, University
- Describe the research problem in one sentence, then your specific contribution using an action verb (designed, simulated, fabricated, characterized, implemented).
- Quantify results where possible — e.g., "improved measurement accuracy by 15% by redesigning the calibration circuit."
- Mention tools/methods used (MATLAB, SPICE, COMSOL, Python, FPGA, cleanroom fabrication, etc.) since admissions committees scan for technical fit.
[This is the MOST important section for grad admissions — put your strongest, most relevant research first. Add a second entry below if you have more than one research experience.]
TECHNICAL PROJECTS
Project Title
Month Year
Course project / Personal project / Capstone
- One line on the goal of the project and the approach taken.
- One line on the outcome, and any skills demonstrated (embedded systems, PCB design, signal processing, etc.).
[Include 2–3 projects max. Prioritize ones that show depth relevant to your intended grad research area over breadth.]
PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
- Author, A., Author, B. "Paper Title." Conference/Journal Name, Year. (or "in preparation" / "under review")
[Delete this section entirely if not applicable — do not leave it empty. Include posters/conference talks if you have them.]
TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Programming: Python, MATLAB, C/C++, Verilog/VHDL
- Software & Tools: SPICE, Cadence, COMSOL, LTspice, Altium/KiCad, LabVIEW
- Hardware: Oscilloscopes, signal generators, PCB assembly, FPGA/microcontroller platforms
[Group by category. Only list tools you can discuss confidently in an interview.]
AWARDS & HONORS
- Scholarship / Dean's List / Competition placement — Year
[Include academic honors, scholarships, competition results (IEEE, robotics, hackathons).]
LEADERSHIP & INVOLVEMENT
- Role, Organization Name — one line on responsibility or impact (Year–Year)
[IEEE student chapter, tutoring, mentoring, professional societies — keep brief, this section supports rather than leads.]