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Telling your story : a step-by-step guide to drafting persuasive legal resumes and cover letters
Title
Telling your story : a step-by-step guide to drafting persuasive legal resumes and cover letters / Jo Ellen Dardick Lewis.
ISBN
9781611638899
1611638895
Publication
Durham, North Carolina : Carolina Academic Press, LLC, [2017]
Physical Description
xvi, 190 pages ; 28 cm.
Notes
Includes index.
Format
Books
Language
English
Added to Catalog
August 14, 2017
Contents
Message to students
Introduction : how can I use this book help me get a job?
Resume : identifying information, who are you and how can I contact you?
Resume : education, where did you go to school and what did you do while you were there?
Resume : work experience, general information and format, what skill categories best describe your work experiences?
Resume : work experience, substantive descriptions, what specifically did you do in each position you held?
Resume : special skills and interests, what do you do outside of law school and work?
Cover letter : purposes and logistics, why do I need a cover letter and what should I put in it?
Cover letter : heading, addressee and introduction, who are you and why are you writing this cover letter?
Cover letter : facts, what are one or two things that you want me to know about you?
Cover letter : discussion/argument, why are you a good fit for my organization and why should I interview you?
Cover letter : 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?
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