Tuesday, June 30, 2015

FIVE TIPS FOR THE MODERN JOB SEEKER IN A BUYER’S MARKET

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It’s been a buyer’s employment market since 2008.   For every job posted there are sometimes hundreds of applicants. For that rea...
Sunday, December 21, 2014

Don't Let Perfection be the Enemy of a Good Resume

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If you are a high achiever looking for a new job, this blog posting is for you. Have you written 80% of your resume but you are stuck on th...
Sunday, November 30, 2014

Five Simple Interview Prep Tips

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What is the most common question we hear from professionals and college-bound students before their interviews?  It is simply,  "Wher...
Saturday, May 10, 2014

Sound Advice for Cover Letters in this Competitive Job Market

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In this competitive job market, a well-crafted cover letter explaining how your strengths could add value to a prospective employer's ...
Friday, February 28, 2014

Five Simple "Thank You Email" Tips

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In general, it is advisable to send a brief thank you note to your interviewer(s).   Before you leave the interview, make sure you have ...
Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Tips for LinkedIn Job Seekers

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An increasing number of recruiters are using LinkedIn as either their primary recruitment tool or as a supplement to their recruiting ef...
Monday, July 01, 2013

Applying "Lean In" Lessons to Summer Legal Jobs

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Last week, the Women's Network of the law firm where I work (Resume Boutique is our side business) discussed the book, "Lean In,...
Sunday, June 30, 2013

Four Things Job Seekers Should Know About LinkedIn

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If you are looking for your first j ob or for your new j ob, once you have perfected your resume, your next step should be to build o...
Friday, May 31, 2013

Footnotes are for Papers, Not for Resumes

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Have you been told that you need to put everything down on a resume?   That you should explain any and all gaps in employment?  Should yo...
Saturday, March 02, 2013

Guest Blogger on BlueprintJD: Eight Tips for a Top Notch Legal Resume

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The requirements for legal resumes are different than the requirements for other professional resumes, particularly resumes of law stud...
Thursday, February 28, 2013

Guest Blogger on BlueprintJD - FAQs About Thank You Notes

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Do you ever wonder whether you should send a thank you note after an interview?  The answer depends, although it never hurts to send one.  B...
Sunday, September 30, 2012

Guest Blogger on BlueprintJD: Top Ten Tips for Legal Cover Letters

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Below is a link to the the second of four posts I wrote as a guest blogger on BlueprintJD, a new website focused on building diversity ...
Thursday, August 23, 2012

Guest Blogger on BlueprintJD: Appearance Matters – Dress for Interview Success

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This is a link to the first of four posts I wrote on Blueprint JD's new blog focused on building diversity in the law.  This post was d...
Friday, June 29, 2012

Another Grammar Tip - When to Use "All of" vs. Just "All"

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Here is a simple tip to help you remember when to use the words "all of" or just the word "all" while writing descript...
Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Prepare for Your Interview with a Certified Employment Interview Professional

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Our tag line: Look your best on paper. Show your best in person.™ Randi Lewis, CEIP How you present in your interview is as importa...