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Submitting Resumes to Law Firms |
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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. |
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Preparing a Splendid Attorney Resume With a Not-So-Splendid Work History |
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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. |
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The Use of Professional Biographies in Your Attorney Job Search |
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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. |
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Follow Up with Employers Once You’ve Submitted Your Attorney Resume |
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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. |
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Diversity and Preparing Your Attorney Resume |
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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. |
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International Attorneys Enter International Marketplace |
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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. |
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Business Savvy? Consider an Employment Law Focus for Your Next Attorney Resume |
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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. |
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Including Languages on Your Attorney Resume |
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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. |
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A Guide to Writing an Unbeatable Paralegal Resume |
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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. |
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How to Write an Outstanding Entry-Level Attorney Resume |
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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. |
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