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Resume Guide for Recent Graduates - Part 1
By Gina Watson
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.

It's perfectly normal. Regardless of having all the information in front of you, it is possible that a series of questions cross your mind. This is where we come in. Given below are some important tips that will walk you through this phase and help you create an effective resume.

High school information:

Unless high school is the only educational experience you have, it is not required and should not be included. However, there are a number of positions which call for a high school diploma. In such cases you need to include it. Basically, you should not include this information on your resume if it is not required and if it is not relevant to your job search.

Solution to little or no work experience:

Fresh law graduates generally do not have much to show in terms of experience and are confused as to what to include in the resume. First and foremost, you must remember the fact that no one is born with work experience. At some point or the other, there is a starting point and this being so, you are not really expected to have a wealth of experience. However, what is commonly expected from recent graduates is whether or not they have been involved in any work related activity. An experienced attorney or a recent law graduate, everyone has special skills and abilities, and recruiters wish to see to what extent and manner you have contributed these skills to add value. Make sure to include any internship, apprenticeship, or volunteer work that you might have been involved in. Whether paid or unpaid, each and every involvement in work is valuable. Showcase it.

Placing the education section:

As far as fresh graduates are concerned, you should by all means place the education section at the top of the resume, below the profile section if you have one. Remember, that your education and training is an important part of your credentials and must be highlighted. Your GPA, the subjects you took on, your activities, honors, study abroad programs and may be even the name of the law school you attended, should be effectively highlighted in this section. So keep it in the forefront and showcase it.

Although creating a resume for the very first time can present several questions and challenges, it should not become an overwhelming experience. Keep visiting our website and we will be back every week with more tips. We would appreciate your feedback and any suggestions which you could provide on feedback@attorneyresume.com


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