Welcome to the Law School Toolbox Podcast. Today, we welcome back former BigLaw Recruiter, Sadie Jones, to give her insights on resumes and cover letters. She’s reviewed thousands of legal resumes in her life and is here to answer some frequently asked questions on the dos and don’ts of resume and cover letter preparation.
In this episode, we discuss:
- The purpose of a good resume or cover letter
- Common missteps to avoid
- Frequent formatting issues and questions
- What should be included, and in what order?
- How to address “weak” areas
- Do you really need a cover letter?
- What about transcripts and writing samples?
- Is it okay to follow up if you don’t get a response?
Resources:
- CareerDicta.com (http://careerdicta.com/)
- Podcast Episode 105: OCI Basics with an Ex-BigLaw Recruiter (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-105-oci-basics-ex-biglaw-recruiter/)
- Podcast Episode 108: Handling Summer Associate Offers (with an Ex-BigLaw Recruiter) (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-108-handling-summer-associate-offers/)
- Podcast Episode 12: Resume and Cover Letter Basics (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-12-resume-cover-letter-basics/)
Episode Transcript: Download the Transcript (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Episode-111-Resumes-and-Cover-Letters-with-an-ex-BigLaw-Recruiter.pdf)
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Alison & Lee