Target Your Resume and Cover Letter
When applying for jobs, a polished resume and cover letter are essential. To get started, use the JSOM Resume templates provided below. Additionally, you can refer to our cover letter examples for further guidance.
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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 which can demonstrate, communications 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 employer to give you an interview. For MBA’s with extensive professional experience related for the job being sought an additional page may be warranted.
College resumes drop the high school information, it is assumed that your professional experience begins at college.
Your resume should demonstrate not only your direct experience, it should also include transferable skills which 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 format was developed with our employer partners, and employers like the JSOM format, in short it works! In addition, the format has been optimized to be compatible with applicant tracking systems which almost all companies use for applicants to apply 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 resume.
FAQs – Cover Letters
No, references are provided when the company requests them of a candidate.
One page only.
How you heard about the job, how you meet the requirements of the job, how does your experience relate to this position, why you are 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 resume. The cover letter tells your 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 that is different from what is on your resume.