Target Your Résumé and Cover Letter
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Target Your Résumé and Cover Letter
JSOM Résumé Resources
FAQs – Résumé-Writing
As a student, part of your experience may be gained from student activities/clubs, academic projects and volunteer efforts. Join organizations and volunteer to begin to build experiences that can demonstrate communication skills, teamwork, leadership and project management.
The JSOM standard is one page. Remember, a resume is a summary of your experience to prompt the interest of potential employers to give you an interview. For MBAs with extensive professional experience related to the job being sought, an additional page may be warranted.
College résumés drop the high school information. It is assumed that your professional experience begins at college.
Your résumé should demonstrate not only your direct experience but also include transferable skills that you gained from working or volunteering. The more directly you can link your job skills to the job for which you are applying, the stronger your application will be.
The JSOM résumé format was developed with our employer partners, and it is well received by employers. In short, this format works! In addition, the format has been optimized to be compatible with applicant tracking systems, which almost all companies use to recruit applicants for positions. Lastly, the JSOM format is part of the UTD brand. Employers know that you are from UTD by the look and feel of your résumé.
FAQs – Cover Letters
No, references are provided when the company requests them of a candidate.
One page only.
How did you hear about the job, how do you meet the requirements of the job, how does your experience relate to this position, and why are you interested in the job? Keep the tone of your letter optimistic and show your motivation to excel.
Each letter should be tailored to the employer and include at least one paragraph revealing your knowledge of the company and how you can bring your experience and skillset to the employer.
A cover letter should always be sent with your résumé. The cover letter tells the employer why you want to work for the company and tailors your experience to the position for which you are applying. In addition, you are telling a little about who you are as a candidate, which is different from what is on your résumé.