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, 11 Oct 2008 15:14:02 -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 <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=1 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=2 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=3 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=4 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=5 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=6 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=7 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=8 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=9 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=10 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=11 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=12 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=13 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=14 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=15 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=16 Sat, 04 Dec 15 07:03:58 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=17 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=18 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=19 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=20 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 - such as the livelihood of your staff and clientele, in addition to you... http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40072 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40072&page=21 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=22 Sat, 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=23 Sat, 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=24 Sat, 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=25 Sat, 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=26 Sat, 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=27 Sat, 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=28 Sat, 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=29 Sat, 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=30 Sat, 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=31 Sat, 01 Dec 24 04:18:25 00:00:00 EST Some experts believe that attorneys should have an objective statement on their resume. They see the objective as a nice, friendly opener to let the employer or recruiter know immediately what your legal focus is. Particularly, they believe that an objective section at the top of your resume right under your name and contact information will clarify things if you have an assortment of different types of legal experience or general careers, or if you are looking to transition into a practice in... http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40060 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40060&page=32 Sat, 01 Dec 12 00:19:20 00:00:00 EST If you are in law school, just graduated, or have been out of law school for less than three years, your legal education information should be at the top. After three years, it needs to go on the bottom. And the longer you are out of law school, the shorter your legal education section should become. If for some reason in the three plus years you have been out of law school, you have not accumulated a lot of real legal experience to outshine your educational background, you may consider keepi... http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40059 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40059&page=33 Sat, 01 Dec 10 22:54:08 00:00:00 EST There were two inspirations for this week's resume article. One was Britney Spears's less-than-stone-toned body in her awkward and sloppy comeback performance at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) show, and the other was an atrocious resume that arrived in my email inbox last week. Both brought horror to my face, but more importantly, both needed a lot of ''tightening up.'' Read on for some tips that could have saved them both. http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40058 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40058&page=34 Sat, 09 Dec 19 03:11:40 00:00:00 EST These days, blindly sending out a superb resume and cover letter to 100 law firms simply isn't enough to get noticed. Most ''with it'' attorneys can compose a ''presentable'' resume and cover letter. And while, yes, some are better than others for various reasons, there is only one other thing that can get you in the door quicker than a brilliant cover letter and resume. It's a personal connection-a good one. Next to a clean, paper presentation of yourself, you are the most powerful mean to get ... http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40057 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40057&page=35 Sat, 09 Dec 10 02:15:32 00:00:00 EST We all make mistakes, but as you know, resume mistakes are rarely forgivable. Read on to find out what the top three resume mistakes are-straight from the experienced resume writers at legal resume-writing service Attorney Resume. http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40056 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40056&page=36 Sat, 09 Dec 03 04:25:03 00:00:00 EST It can happen to the best of us. MapQuest did you wrong. You forgot your portfolio. You gave the wrong impression. The list of mishaps that can take place on the day of a job interview goes on and on. But don't sweat it-the most important thing to do in these situations is to handle the flop with grace. http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40055 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40055&page=37 Sat, 08 Dec 29 02:50:17 00:00:00 EST Choosing to quit a job to start a new one is a situation that almost every professional must deal with at one time or another. Whether you're a newbie who just can't stand the job or a veteran who is moving on to bigger and better things, your exit always defines your character, and it must be handled very carefully. http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40054 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40054&page=38 Sat, 08 Dec 11 08:21:43 00:00:00 EST Of course job candidates are supposed to let employers take the lead during job interviews, but it's also very important to have some questions of your own prepared when the employer utters the fateful line 'Do <em>you</em> have any questions?' http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40053 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40053&page=39 Sat, 08 Dec 06 07:35:19 00:00:00 EST Finally the day has come. You rocked your resume and cover letter. You aced the interview. Now you're hired, and it's your first week on the job. The hard part is over, right? Not so fast; don't get too cozy. Your first few weeks at a new job can be exciting, but you also need to learn the flow of the workplace and make some lasting impressions. Here are a few things to remember during that crucial first month. http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40052 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40052&page=40 Sat, 07 Dec 28 03:32:20 00:00:00 EST It never ceases to amaze me how clueless some people are when it comes to leaving impressions on employers <em>before</em> they meet them. Any interaction with an employer before the interview is part of the interview. By this I mean you are being judged by every single thing you do and/or say. Duh, right? Well, this topic was inspired by an obviously out-of-touch job seeker who must be living under a rock somewhere in the Midwest. No offense to those of you in the Midwest who k... http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40051 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40051&page=41 Sat, 07 Dec 21 05:04:24 00:00:00 EST This week's article is dedicated to a special friend of mine-well, not really. I'm being sarcastic. Let's call this 'friend' Gordon. Gordon went on a job interview very recently and managed to commit a variety of job interview crimes that I would not wish on anyone. Save yourself the time, energy, and humiliation by reading on to learn why Gordon will not be getting the job this time. By the way, this is a completely true story. http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40050 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40050&page=42 Sat, 07 Dec 13 09:25:02 00:00:00 EST We've all been there. You land the perfect job. It's exactly what you've been waiting for. But...there are a few drawbacks. The commute is horrible. The pay isn't that great. And your coworkers are rather cold. http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40049 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40049&page=43 Sat, 07 Dec 06 06:10:33 00:00:00 EST It's 10:00 p.m. on a Sunday night. You're just sitting down to watch TV with your significant other when it hits you. Dang it! You forgot that you have a job interview tomorrow morning at 9:00 a.m. What a way to kill the night. http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40048 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40048&page=44 Sat, 07 Dec 02 00:43:53 00:00:00 EST An interview is the final destination in any job pursuit; we all know that. So when you walk in the door, there are several things that must be aligned, so to speak. Not to sound like your mother, but minding your manners is one of them. http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40047 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40047&page=45 Sat, 06 Dec 23 05:17:58 00:00:00 EST It's June now. Graduation season. And many grads are asking themselves that golden question: http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40046 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40046&page=46 Sat, 06 Dec 18 02:47:03 00:00:00 EST It's June now. Graduation season. And many grads are asking themselves that golden question: http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40045 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40045&page=47 Sat, 06 Dec 08 07:05:27 00:00:00 EST You've managed to land the interview for a first-year associate position at O'Melveny & Myers; now you need to look the part. Easy, right? <em>I</em> always thought so, but there are many people out there who need some job interview fashion advice! Now, I'm not asking you to roll up looking like a Gucci fashionista, but let me explain some of the guidelines. http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40044 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40044&page=48 Sat, 06 Dec 02 04:25:29 00:00:00 EST It is very important to remember that you cannot sell yourself until you know what the interviewer needs. Therefore, the interviewer speaks first. The smart strategy is to listen well and then match his or her needs. http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40043 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40043&page=49 Sat, 05 Dec 26 05:44:05 00:00:00 EST Your resume was posted among thousands of competing resumes, and to your surprise, you were chosen for an in-person interview. Congratulations! But wait...what are those voices in your head saying? Are you <em>really</em> going to be able to compete against the top candidates? http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40042 http://www.attorneyresume.com/articles/index.php?id=40042&page=50 Sat, 05 Dec 18 11:40:37 00:00:00 EST