Telling your story : a step-by-step guide to drafting persuasive legal resumes and cover letters /
Saved in:
| Main Author: | |
|---|---|
| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Durham, North Carolina :
Carolina Academic Press, LLC,
2017
|
| Subjects: | |
| Tags: |
Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
|
Table of Contents:
- Introduction : how can I use this book help me get a job?
- Identifying information : who are you and how can I contact you?
- Education : where did you go to school and what did you do while you were there?
- Work experience--general information and format : what skill categories best describe your work experiences?
- Work experience--substantive descriptions : what specifically did you do in each position you held?
- Special skills and interests : what do you do outside of law school and work?
- Purposes and logistics : why do I need a cover letter and what should I put in it?
- Heading, addressee and introduction : who are you and why are you writing this cover letter?
- Facts : what are one or two things that you want me to know about you?
- Discussion/argument : why are you a good fit for our organization?
- Closing : how do I end my letter and what is the next step?
- Writing samples : what is a legal writing sample and how do I put one together?
- References and recommendation letters : what are they and how do I get one?
- Tips for job prospecting and securing a job : what can I do now to start establishing my professional network?