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A technical resume is needed when applying for positions that require technical skillsets. All Computer Science and Engineering majors will need technical resumes, as opposed to general-purpose resumes. Refer to the resources below for help in crafting a technical resume:

• Quick Resume Tips
• Quick Format Guide
• Technical Resume Best Standards and Practices
• Sample Technical Resumes
• Technical Resume Workshop Recording

A cover letter is your opportunity to introduce yourself to an employer and tell them exactly why you’re qualified for the position you’re seeking. While not always required, you should include a cover letter on your job applications unless the job posting specifically says that a cover letter is not required.

• Cover Letter Guide
• Cover Letter Template

Once your resume has made it past the application tracking system or recruiter, your next step in getting the position you want will be to WOW the hiring manager at the interview.

Interviews can take multiple forms, including a panel or one-on-one interview, in person or virtual format, and include a wide range of behavioral and technical questions to answer. A successful interview provides both the organization and the interviewee with a good idea of skillsets and fit. Having prepared stories to showcase your skills as well as questions to determine if the organization is a good fit for you is the key to having a productive and informative interview.

Check out the JCS Interview Workshop recording below for comprehensive and practical tips to use for your next interview.

• JCS Interview Preparation Tips

HOW TO PREPARE FOR COMMON INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

• Use the STAR Method and Tell me about yourself

TYPES OF TECHNICAL INTERVEWS

• Technical Interview Question Types

• Sample Information Security Interview Questions
• Sample Electrical Engineering Interview Questions

GIVING AN ELEVATOR PITCH – Advice from Texas Instruments

• Elevator Pitch Worksheet – Texas Instruments

All students on the F1 visa must complete the virtual JCS CPT orientation before completing the CPT Application.

• Virtual CPT Orientation
• CPT Pre-Application Checklist
• Sample CPT Offer Letter
• CPT Internship Calendar
• CPT Work Report Packets
• Optional Practical Training (OPT) Information

For more information, visit the ISSO website

• Student Handbook
• Privacy Statement
• Internship Salary Survey
• On-the-Job Protocol

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