A cover letter is really a very simple type of correspondence, but many of us freeze when it comes time to write one. You’ve got your resume,  that was the more difficult document to assemble, now just think of the cover letter as...

Let's start off with some resume "dont's." References:  Your references should be included in a separate document.  Save valuable resume space for your experience, education and credentials. Salary history or requirements:...

"Tell me something about yourself." That dreaded interview question haunts many of us long after our law school days are over and is a phrase we have all heard at some point during our careers. For attorneys making or considering career changes,...

When attempting to find a position in this stormy job market, you need to be persistent and patient. Match the work that you are seeking with your personality. The match should be a conscious choice because enjoying your work will help you to thrive...

Let’s Talk Turkey, a headhunter’s blog, provides interviewing tips, including sample interview questions that may be asked. Some of the questions are straight-forward, challenging you to accurately tell the interviewer who you are and what...

Dawn Wagenaar, a principal with Ingenuity Marketing Group, provides marketing, training and public relations for attorneys and other professional services firms nationwide. In an article posted in  The Complete Lawyer , she advises new associates...

Networking skills are key to building and maintaining a successful career as a lawyer. Tapping into a strong network can benefit you in two ways.   First you can work more efficiently by drawing on existing expertise, both within your firm and...