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 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:05:01 -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 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=1 Fri, 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=2 Fri, 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=3 Fri, 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=4 Fri, 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=5 Fri, 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=6 Fri, 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=7 Fri, 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=8 Fri, 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=9 Fri, 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=10 Fri, 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=11 Fri, 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=12 Fri, 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=13 Fri, 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=14 Fri, 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=15 Fri, 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=16 Fri, 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=17 Fri, 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=18 Fri, 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=19 Fri, 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=20 Fri, 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=21 Fri, 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=22 Fri, 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=23 Fri, 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=24 Fri, 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=25 Fri, 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=26 Fri, 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=27 Fri, 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=28 Fri, 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=29 Fri, 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=30 Fri, 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=31 Fri, 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=32 Fri, 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=33 Fri, 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=34 Fri, 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=35 Fri, 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=36 Fri, 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=37 Fri, 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=38 Fri, 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=39 Fri, 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=40 Fri, 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=41 Fri, 03 Dec 01 04:35:04 00:00:00 EST Whether you use bullets or place structured phrases in prose form separated by semicolons in your resume, you know that resumes must sound assertive, project confidence, and place you in a category above the rest. Using strong action verbs in your consistently structured phrases makes your resume easy to read; potential employers can retain more information about you. In addition, solidly written phrases establish that you will actively deliver in the position for which you are applying. http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40070 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40070&page=42 Fri, 02 Dec 21 05:52:27 00:00:00 EST Including a representative transaction sheet as an addendum to your attorney resume allows you to provide more detail about the legal transactions you have conducted throughout your career. Usually one or two pages, the sheet lists transactions in bulleted prose and groups them by law category under headings with category names. http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40069 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40069&page=43 Fri, 02 Dec 13 23:28:46 00:00:00 EST http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40068 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40068&page=44 Fri, 02 Dec 01 01:15:34 00:00:00 EST The oil crisis of 1987 eliminated many oil-related jobs in the United States. The advent of the Internet in the mid-1990s changed the business outlook for many job sectors including IT and the media. 9/11 affected the financial industry in 2001, and the real estate sector is feeling the pain now as lending institutions struggle to stay afloat. http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40066 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40066&page=45 Fri, 01 Dec 25 06:08:51 00:00:00 EST If an employer discovers that you lied on your resume, chances are you will get fired immediately. It doesn't matter how long it took them to find out or how much you have impressed them all along, it's a matter of your credibility. You will also certainly lose your chances of employment over lack of honesty far more than your lack of credentials, if the employer decides to verify the contents of your resume. http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40061 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40061&page=46 Fri, 01 Dec 24 04:09:11 00:00:00 EST The purpose of an attorney resume is to land an interview. Do the storytelling later. The resume is strictly for telling recruiters and employers about your work experience, skills, and education and, more importantly, how it will benefit them. Before you start drafting your resume, it is equally important to decide which format you will use. There are only three options available to you: chronological, functional, or a hybrid of both. All three are challenging to draft, but it's a decisio... http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40062 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40062&page=47 Fri, 01 Dec 24 04:13:51 00:00:00 EST Professional resume writers are in disagreement regarding whether or not a resume should include a Personal Interests- or http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40063 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40063&page=48 Fri, 01 Dec 24 04:15:50 00:00:00 EST You don't need an expert to convince you that 95% of resumes get skimmed and tossed aside. If you've looked for work long enough, you know it must be true. Since there will always be more applicants than jobs and the trend of rapid career shifting and changing is here to stay, it is not enough to simply send your resume with hopes that it will be read with a sprinkle of attention. You have to send a resume that will stop time. If your resume goes to an employer with a tall stack of conventio... http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40064 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40064&page=49 Fri, 01 Dec 24 04:17:23 00:00:00 EST Optimizing the words on your legal resume is critical if you intend to apply for work online. Even small firms and companies are using scanning technology and searching the Web for resumes when in need to fill a position. These days, it is essential that you consider tailoring your resume to meet the functions of Web search engines such as Google, because employers and recruiters are more often than not using the Web to find worthy candidates via their online resumes. Some employers are attra... http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40065 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40065&page=50 Fri, 01 Dec 24 04:18:25 00:00:00 EST