What is your résumé worth? No, not that much.
Bitter Vid: Great Example of How NOT to Get the Job
A great example of how not to get a job.
Are You Experienced?
EXPERIENCE. This is a very tough section of my resume, so I have saved it for last. Isn’t that what an accomplished professional does? Saves the hardest for last? Makes sense to me because, although admittedly unlikely, what if I suffered through the hard part, then died? What a waste of energy and mental capital.…
Hobbies for the 50+ Lawyer's Resume
While doing some reading on resumes on the Internet, I came across a handy piece of advice. Hobbies can also be used effectively to counter potential age bias. For example, the over 50 candidate might mention that she is a marathon runner to imply overall stamina, health, and fitness and to dissuade any bias that…
Seasoned Professional Seeks to Jump Ship
Twenty-eight years after graduating from law school I’m drafting the all-important “Profile” section of my resume.
Clever Career Tips
Pro Tip: Charles didn’t proofread his resume carefully, and used an en dash where he should’ve used an em dash. When the recruiting coordinator–a former copy editor–saw that error, it triggered a violent PTSD episode that resulted in two deaths! Now Charles lives in a cardboard box. You don’t want to be like Charles, do…
I Modeled in College
I’m a 1L at a top-20 school hoping to get a summer job some place. Here’s the issue: I did some modeling during college. Nothing major, but I was in Vogue, Elle, and a few other magazines. Other than law school and a brief stint as a waitress, it was the only real job I’ve ever had. Should…
I Need a Post-1L Summer Plan
QWhat should I do during the summer after my first year? I tried to get a summer associate job, but I didn’t even get an interview. I want to do something reasonably fun, but I don’t want to jeopardize my prospects for finding a second-year summer associate job. Any thoughts?