GSE Sample Resumes: Policy, Research, Program Administration

Explore a collection of sample resumes designed for master’s students pursuing careers in education policy, education research, nonprofit management, program administration, and related fields. These examples demonstrate effective ways to showcase research experience, data analysis skills, policy experience, program management, internships, community engagement, leadership, and quantitative and qualitative research methods. The resource includes resumes across a range of policy, research, and administrative disciplines, along with a resume checklist that highlights best practices for formatting, organization, and content development. Students can use these examples to strengthen resumes for positions in education agencies, research organizations, nonprofits, government, think tanks, foundations, and consulting firms.