Employment Resources
The department and your instructors understand the many considerations you face during your job search. It is our goal to equip you with the necessary information to make an informed choice about where to seek employment. Graduates of the Trinity M.A.T. program are in high demand and the department takes great pride in its impressive job placement record. Click here for tips on getting your dream job. As a Trinity student, you are encouraged to take advantage of the many resources (including daily drop in hours to revise your resume) available through the campus Office of Career Services.
Get Organized
The best way to approach a job search is to do so in a strategic and purposeful way. Before submitting an online application, research a district's web site and learn more about the schools and general population. Keep track of the contact you make with HR personnel, write down mailing addresses and phone numbers, and maintain a record of when you completed each part of your application. Many candidates find it useful to collect this information in an Excel database. Click here to download a sample "Job Tracking Sheet."
If you are seeking employment outside of San Antonio or outside of Texas, you may want to consider some of these tips.
Resumes, Cover Letters and Mock Interviews
Students are encouraged to work on draft resumes during their downtime in the fall term or over the holiday break. The faculty will provide sample resumes and cover letters and assist you in the revision process. Please see your cohort instructor to discuss a specific timetable for completing your resume and related documents. Each cohort will engage in mock interviews prior to the on-campus interviews.
You may also download three sample resumes prepared by previous MAT interns (names have been replaced to protect the privacy of the students). You will note subtle design differences to enhance each candidate's unique skills, experience, and strengths. You are welcome to use these samples as a template, but be sure to personalize the information to reflect who you are.
Remember, resumes should never exceed ONE PAGE in length. It is advisable to have your resume available as both a Microsoft Word Document and PDF during your search.
Click to view the following as a MS Word Document: sample in-town cover letter or sample out-of-town cover letter.
Placement
In addition, you should complete the Applicant Information/Placement Form and submit it electronically to the department. This form will be given to prospective employers at the time of interviews. Please list “May 2009” as the date of certification.
Thank You Notes
After an interview, it is important to send a thank you letter to the person/people who interviewed you. Thank you letters are an opportunity to confirm your interest in the position and to enhance the network of contacts that will assist you in later stages of your job search. Your letter should:
1. Be mailed promptly after the interview (if possible, the next day). Email should only be used as a last resort and only in cases when you have been unsuccessful to determine a person’s mailing address.
2. Be written to each person who interviewed you. If more than one person interviewed you, send a note to each person. Do not send a group note.
3. Include the following information, “..thank the individual for their time, mention one or two things that you discussed or that interested you, and confirm your interest in the position.”
