Category Archives: Resume Tips

Tips for attorneys and lawyers on how to make their resume stand out.

SPRING CLEANING (A Career Checklist)

Posted on May 10, 2013 by craig

It’s springtime (finally) and that means spring cleaning is upon us.  Clean the house, box up the winter clothes and donate what you are never going to wear again (remember that lime green jacket you have – you’re never going … Continue reading →

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The job search isn’t working. Could you have made one of these mistakes?

Posted on April 25, 2013 by craig

You’ve been at the job search for a while and it doesn’t seem to be going as well as you’d hoped.  Certainly a soft market can be a partial explanation, but is it possible that you are contributing to your … Continue reading →

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THE ART OF RESIGNING

Posted on April 12, 2013 by michael

Tendering your resignation is awkward at best and can get downright ugly in some situations.  Whether you are leaving for money, career advancement or personality differences – offering a polite, professional resignation is always the best course of action. So … Continue reading →

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Attorney Unhappiness Is Common. Action Is Rare.

Posted on April 5, 2013 by craig

“Happiness is not ready made.  It comes from your own actions.” – Dalai Lama “Don’t just sit there and complain – do something about it!” – My Grandmother If you’re unhappy in your legal job, you’re not alone.  A recent … Continue reading →

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Spring Cleaning – Be Sure to Dust-off Your Resume Too!

Posted on March 22, 2013 by michael

Spring is in the air – at least in some parts of the country.  It is a good time to clean the house, replace the batteries in the smoke detectors, and update your resume.  Okay, that last part may not … Continue reading →

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Dirty Laundry

Posted on February 8, 2013 by michael

Every law firm or company has aspects that are less than desirable for some people.  In fact, this may be the reason that someone is considering a move.  However, it is never a good to dwell on this too much … Continue reading →

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Don’t Forget the “Hidden” Data In Your Legal Resume!

Posted on February 1, 2013 by craig

You’ve completed your resume and it’s ready to send out.  There are no typos and the bullet points clearly demonstrate the type of work you have done.  What could you possibly be missing?  You might have forgotten to include the … Continue reading →

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Story Time: Your Legal Resume Should Tell A Story

Posted on January 18, 2013 by craig

When you look at law firm websites, sometimes it’s really hard to distinguish one firm from another.  There’s a stylized logo, a list of practice areas, attorney biographies, some client testimonials and a running list of accolades or media links.  … Continue reading →

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The empty e-mail (with attachment).

Posted on November 9, 2012 by craig

As a recruiter, you can imagine that I see a lot of resumes.  I can review them quickly and think that I do a good job discerning the marketable skills of the attorney.  But I’m not a mind reader. I … Continue reading →

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OVERCOMING REJECTION

Posted on October 26, 2012 by michael

Facing rejection is nothing new in our profession – we deal with it on a daily basis.  In fact, many new recruiters do not last long solely due to their inability to face and overcome the constant rejection.  Unfortunately, rejection … Continue reading →

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