http://www.attorneyresume.com/rss.php Resume Writing Tips for Attorney, Legal, Law Students and Experienced Attorneys en-us (C) 2006 AttorneyResume. All rights reserved. contact@attorneyresume.com(Attorney Resume) contact@attorneyresume.com Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:19:03 -0500 Legal Job Service http://www.attorneyresume.com/rss.php 60 http://www.attorneyresume.com/images/xml_rss_feed.gif http://www.attorneyresume.com/rss.php What is a resume? It is a document that briefly mentions your qualities, qualifications, work-experience and skill sets, and highlights those that demonstrate your suitability for the position of an employee or other service provider. http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40121 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40121&page=1 Sat, 07 Dec 30 02:57:11 00:00:00 EST Usually, attorney resumes are conventional looking, conventionally worded, and should convey integrity and seriousness. However, we are all human and apt to make human faults that slip unknowingly into resumes and resumes created by attorneys are no exception. http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40120 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40120&page=2 Sat, 07 Dec 26 03:20:29 00:00:00 EST Attorney resumes are expected to reflect the mindset of a good attorney and should be intelligently detailed. However, lack of space and the need to finish the resume within a maximum of two pages, or preferably a single page, handicaps us from presenting much of the relevant information that could have worked for us. http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40119 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40119&page=3 Sat, 07 Dec 16 02:30:32 00:00:00 EST Your first evaluation by a potential employer is made upon your cover letter and resume. If your resume lacks care and effort, an employer would probably anticipate your service to be of the same category. So, you cannot afford a sloppy resume. http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40118 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40118&page=4 Sat, 07 Dec 12 00:14:39 00:00:00 EST Resumes following the basic structure of a petition are rare, but not unheard of, in the legal world, and they add a whiff of freshness to an otherwise stereotyped document. True to petition structure, the minimum and most focused information can be covered in the initial two pages while the rest of the detailed information added in as addenda or annexure. http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40117 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40117&page=5 Sat, 07 Dec 04 22:36:47 00:00:00 EST To create an effective resume for your legal career, you need to be aware of recruitment trends and the needs of employers. While formal resume writing and presentation has formed its own grammar and become stereotyped to a large extent, the only way to break free and turn your resume into a true weapon is reflect employer needs. http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40116 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40116&page=6 Sat, 06 Dec 25 01:12:28 00:00:00 EST Simply matching your resume with an advertised job description is essential, but insufficient. Most job applicants already have a resume of some sort. However, many such resumes need polish and focus to be effective. It is also quite common to find people neglecting to update their resumes or periodically improve them. http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40115 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40115&page=7 Sat, 06 Dec 08 00:46:06 00:00:00 EST An addendum to a resume is basically an add on document listing accomplishments, specific projects undertaken, representative cases, and basically any relevant data which cannot be accommodated within the resume portfolio. Why is it necessary? For those with voluminous information to showcase within the limit of two pages (the maximum a standard resume is allowed), it is wise to have a resume with a two or three page addendum. http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40114 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40114&page=8 Sat, 04 Dec 07 00:56:42 00:00:00 EST In the past few weeks, we discussed a range of issues related to resume writing tips for recent graduates. This week we will go on to discuss the final and the some of the most important factors that go a long way in crafting a winning resume. http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40113 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40113&page=9 Sat, 03 Dec 24 00:07:30 00:00:00 EST Last week we discussed high school information, solutions to having little or no work experience, and how you should place the education section on your resume. Let us move on to issues regarding the length of your resume, the extent of personal information that you need to include, and how you should include references. http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40112 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40112&page=10 Sat, 03 Dec 14 22:50:15 00:00:00 EST Resume writing can be an overwhelming experience for fresh law graduates. Although it is not a simple task to be writing your resume for the first time, you should not panic if you find yourself staring into a blank page with only your name at the top. http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40111 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40111&page=11 Sat, 03 Dec 08 22:51:55 00:00:00 EST For some reason, many people shy away from including volunteer experience or community involvement of any kind on their resumes. While they firmly believe that the experience is important, they also feel that potential employers are solely concerned with their paid jobs. http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40110 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40110&page=12 Sat, 02 Dec 22 23:52:53 00:00:00 EST Your resume or your cover letter bears the primary role of introducing you to the hiring managers. For this purpose, you need to apply your skills more on showcasing your special talents, uniqueness and your ability to add value to the company you are applying to. Apart from referring to the name of the company and the position being applied for in the cover letter, you do not really need to exhibit your knowledge about the company. It is only when you are preparing for the interview stage that ... http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40109 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40109&page=13 Sat, 02 Dec 10 22:23:05 00:00:00 EST A resume is the central document in a legal job search. It is one of the most effective tools used to market and sell the skills of legal professionals to the employers concerned. If your resume contains grammatical or formatting errors, it is less likely to be considered by employers. A well-written and a properly formatted resume goes a long way to get you to the interview. http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40108 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40108&page=14 Sat, 01 Dec 28 23:27:58 00:00:00 EST Recruiters are not blind to mistakes made on a resume. Unfortunately, a single mistake on a resume can class the applicant poorly in the eyes of the employer and two or more can send the candidate's job application in the trash box. http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40107 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40107&page=15 Sat, 01 Dec 06 03:16:31 00:00:00 EST A <a href='http://www.attorneyresume.com/'>Job application letter</a> can enhance your employability, but it first must be connected to your most important job-search tool-your brain! Impersonal letters don't work. http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40106 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40106&page=16 Sat, 12 Dec 22 22:39:46 00:00:00 EST Whether it is to get a new job or a promotion in the company in which you are working, you need to put in a good amount of time and effort. On the road to success, you need to take five fundamental steps to make your job search more effective. http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40105 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40105&page=17 Sat, 12 Dec 11 06:53:44 00:00:00 EST A well-written resume is always important but it takes on greater significance during highly competitive times when job openings reduce significantly and the number of people applying for jobs increases exponentially. http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40104 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40104&page=18 Sat, 12 Dec 03 05:30:35 00:00:00 EST Do you want to make certain that hiring managers really do read your resume? There's a quick test you can apply to make sure it's a piece of paper that someone wants to read. Let's take a look to see what you can do to make your resume one that gets looked at, rather than tossed away. A surprising number of people don't know what they're doing when it comes to job applications, and you don't want to be one of them. http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40103 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40103&page=19 Sat, 07 Dec 06 02:06:49 00:00:00 EST When it comes to finding the kind of legal career that you want, it is important to make sure that you are putting together a highly polished resume. A resume is your ticket in the front door. It is a summary of who you are as an individual person and as a professional, so you need to make a good impression with it. That is a lot of pressure for one piece of paper. http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40101 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40101&page=20 Sat, 06 Dec 22 18:40:35 00:00:00 EST When searching for a legal job, having a good resume is very important. Law firms are flooded with resumes, so being able to make your own resume stand out and command attention is key. The resume you submit should be your sales pitch to the firm, explaining how you can add value to their business. You have about 30 seconds to do this in, so you want a resume that will get a second look and ultimately an interview for the position. Whether you are experienced in the legal field or just out of la... http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40102 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40102&page=21 Sat, 06 Dec 22 18:43:59 00:00:00 EST When Jessica was invited to interview for a senior human resources role with a large, well-known entertainment company, she was excited. That is until eight weeks later when she was still in the interview process. http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40100 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40100&page=22 Sat, 01 Dec 06 04:11:40 00:00:00 EST Keyword advertising is a very large component of today's marketing campaigns as search engines, Google AdWords, click throughs and search engine optimization has become part and parcel of the Internet. But what about keywords on your resume? http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40098 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40098&page=23 Sat, 12 Dec 21 23:03:27 00:00:00 EST Your resume is the best means to introduce yourself to the employer. To distinguish your credentials, attributes, and experience, the cover letter is the best medium. The main purpose of the attorney cover letter is to make a significant impact on the hiring manager, and to move your resume from the tottering stack of hundreds of resumes to the well-balanced stack of a few. Therefore, like your resume, your cover letter should be all of the following: http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40097 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40097&page=24 Sat, 12 Dec 16 04:30:11 00:00:00 EST Legal resumes are challenging to write, and demand a lot of expertise in conveying the best of what you have in the most professional, yet appealing way. Whether you're still in law school or a seasoned pro, the resume is the most important document in your legal career. Here are some tips which can aid you in building your legal resume. http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40096 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40096&page=25 Sat, 12 Dec 09 01:48:38 00:00:00 EST Intellectual property lawyers are responsible for protecting the interests and property of their clients, in court and outside of it. In many cases, an intellectual properly lawyer will actually attempt to avoid going to court, handling settlements between parties instead of bringing a case to trial. If the case goes to court, it's the attorney's job to advise and represent the client. http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40095 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40095&page=26 Sat, 10 Dec 24 03:37:31 00:00:00 EST <em>Are you in a place where you are fresh out of law school and looking for a position? Perhaps you are looking at the world around you and finding that you are simply not in the right place with your current law firm. In any case, if it is time to move on, it is time to take a look at the various online attorney job listings that might be available to you. When you are looking to move forward and to really make your mark in your chosen profession, you will find that the way that you g... http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40094 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40094&page=27 Sat, 10 Dec 21 05:46:53 00:00:00 EST <em>Thousands of attorneys have been laid-off as the result of troubled financial institutions experiencing acquisitions and emergency government aid. In finding new employment, individuals will experience heavy competition and will do best to pursue smaller law firms or companies with fewer than 100 employees. The financial landscape in the United States and beyond will change as a result of the present recession, just as the recession after 9/11 impacted the airline industry. The chan... http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40093 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40093&page=28 Sat, 09 Dec 25 04:07:52 00:00:00 EST Organizations, companies and industries must incorporate the set rules and regulations that apply to their activities and operations. In every organization, there are officers who ensure that all the activities and operations of the organization are in compliance with the set rules and regulations. These officers play a significant role in ensuring that organizations, while engaging in their various activities and operations, comply with statutes and regulations. http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40091 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40091&page=29 Sat, 09 Dec 03 02:40:55 00:00:00 EST When writing a resume for a legal secretary position, it is important to follow the traditional resume format. The legal professions are somewhat conservative, so the format of a legal secretary resume is similar to that of a person seeking employment in the financial sector or other segments of the economy that are more ''buttoned down'' than others. http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40092 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40092&page=30 Sat, 09 Dec 03 03:43:33 00:00:00 EST <br>While not favored by some employers, a functional resume is exactly the right tool in the case of many job seekers. There are many reasons why you may choose to use a functional resume over the more familiar chronological format. A functional resume is often tagged as the resume to use when you have gaps in your employment history, or you have a career history with no obvious unifying thread between the positions you have held. However, a functional format is very appropriate to use ... http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40090 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40090&page=31 Sat, 08 Dec 23 07:24:55 00:00:00 EST <em>Having Attorney Resume assist you in preparing a superb resume and cover letter for your present career needs will get you a first interview, but having a personal financial plan in place when you visit with potential employers will ensure your confidence, particularly when discussing compensation details.</em> http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40089 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40089&page=32 Sat, 07 Dec 17 01:26:33 00:00:00 EST <em>Law firms want to know where you have worked most recently and where you went to school. If your work history has consisted primarily of firm work, a traditional, chronological resume is the best format to choose.</em> http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40088 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40088&page=33 Sat, 07 Dec 03 00:45:03 00:00:00 EST <em>A functional resume format can draw attention to those areas of an individual's legal experience that he or she seeks to emphasize in a job search, even if those areas are not the former mainstay of the individual's career to date. This approach is particularly helpful when a career shift is required.</em> http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40087 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40087&page=34 Sat, 06 Dec 21 01:06:11 00:00:00 EST <em>Many attorneys these days employ professional biographies to network with professional contacts or to use as marketing tools to build new business in an existing solo practice. Different from a resume, a professional bio speaks to a broader audience than just potential employers and provides a way to make people aware of your qualifications and accomplishments without the solicitation factor of a resume.</em> http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40086 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40086&page=35 Sat, 06 Dec 17 04:46:44 00:00:00 EST <em>In this recession applying for a legal job is a numbers game. The frequency with which you research and submit your resume and cover letter to law firms, general counsel, and judiciaries often determines how quickly you will find a job. However, by following up with those you have targeted, you increase your chances of placement tenfold.</em> http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40085 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40085&page=36 Sat, 06 Dec 05 01:09:29 00:00:00 EST <em>As more opportunities are provided to minority groups in the United States, attorneys must stay competitive among diverse job applicants. Including experience such as participation in a study abroad program or community service to minority groups on your attorney resume may increase your chances of consideration by potential employers.</em> http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40084 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40084&page=37 Sat, 05 Dec 29 01:49:03 00:00:00 EST <em>Law firms, just like many other businesses in the global marketplace, are minimizing US borders, both in the work they perform and in the associates they hire. The following article features an actual legal client, although the name and other distinguishing characteristics have been changed.</em> http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40083 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40083&page=38 Sat, 05 Dec 22 02:20:15 00:00:00 EST Labor union strikes seem to be hitting a number of industries lately — from Hollywood to the assembly line. Changes in technology and in the global economy are causing strain in the workforce, affecting blue-collar as well as white-collar employees. Attorneys with business or technical backgrounds can provide much insight to workers along the picket line. http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40081 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40081&page=39 Sat, 05 Dec 03 05:04:32 00:00:00 EST If you are bilingual, make sure to indicate it on your attorney resume. If you are not, and you are thinking of a career shift, consider learning Spanish. http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40082 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40082&page=40 Sat, 05 Dec 03 05:10:28 00:00:00 EST <em>Every paralegal is different, and so is every paralegal's job search. There are some paralegals who come across every good opportunity, while others struggle to maintain steady employment. The key difference is often a reflection not of their talent or qualifications but rather the way in which they market themselves.</em> http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40080 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40080&page=41 Sat, 04 Dec 24 01:06:15 00:00:00 EST <em>The following article provides tips to help recent law school graduates compose resumes for entry-level attorney jobs. Candidates for law jobs need to pay careful attention to how they design and edit their resumes. Additionally, any candidate applying for an entry-level attorney job must consider whether he or she wants to create a chronological, functional, or corporate resume.</em> http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40079 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40079&page=42 Sat, 04 Dec 17 08:15:19 00:00:00 EST When it comes to hiring legal professionals, most law firm hiring managers are very meticulous; therefore, a solid, well-written cover letter is imperative to getting an interview for a paralegal job. http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40078 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40078&page=43 Sat, 04 Dec 15 07:03:58 00:00:00 EST When it comes to hiring legal professionals, most law firm hiring managers are very meticulous; therefore, a solid, well-written cover letter is imperative to getting an interview for a paralegal job. http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40077 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40077&page=44 Sat, 04 Dec 14 07:31:34 00:00:00 EST So like, you've seen <em>Legally Blonde</em>, right? Well, something similar to Valley girl Elle Woods' using a colorful and sexy video as part of her application for Harvard Law School has been attempted by an applicant for a Wall Street job, but he failed. http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40075 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40075&page=45 Sat, 03 Dec 27 01:43:53 00:00:00 EST I work with a lot of resumes in my line of work. I have worked with attorneys from all over the country, and just about every attorney I have worked with has a unique situation, whether he or she has just graduated from law school and is entering the workforce for the first time or is transitioning from another profession in which he or she gained five to 10 years of experience before returning to college to earn a law degree. I have worked with law students looking for summer associate positi... http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40076 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40076&page=46 Sat, 03 Dec 27 01:48:42 00:00:00 EST The recent forced buy-out of Bear Stearns by JPMorgan Chase is a significant catalyst for displaced lawyers. http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40074 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40074&page=47 Sat, 03 Dec 21 05:41:29 00:00:00 EST I studied journalism as an undergraduate, a field that emphasizes identifying the audience to which one is speaking when writing a piece. For example, many local newspapers throughout the country are written to a fifth-grade-level audience, but the <i>Wall Street Journal </i>and <i>New York Times </i>write to a much more advanced level of education. Not only do such newspapers use bigger words and more complicated sentence structures, but the content of their articles i... http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40073 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40073&page=48 Sat, 03 Dec 19 05:27:33 00:00:00 EST Unless you are an entrepreneur with funding and other resources available to you (including risk management) to start your own practice, you should find a niche or two among your interests, talents, and skill sets that you can offer to the legal profession. And the big secret in the entrepreneurial world is that as a business owner, you are still seeking to find a niche in the global marketplace but just with higher stakes â€" such as the livelihood of your staff and clientele, in addition to y... http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40072 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40072&page=49 Sat, 03 Dec 07 06:49:25 00:00:00 EST Perhaps your firm is downsizing; perhaps you have some ethical concerns regarding company activity; perhaps you are moving to a new city for personal reasons, such as your spouse accepting a new position or your child enrolling in a private school. Are you prepared to make a change in your career? http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40071 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40071&page=50 Sat, 03 Dec 01 04:35:04 00:00:00 EST