Telling Your Story by Jo Ellen Dardick Lewis
Message to students : why did I write this book? -- Introduction : how can I use this book help me get a job? -- Legal Resume. 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 experience? -- 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? -- Cover Letters. Purpose 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, References and Recommendation Letters, And Networking. 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 and career?
Call Number: Main Collection: KF297 .L49 2017
ISBN: 1611638895
Publication Date: 2017-06-16