by Jeri Hird Dutcher, ResumeEdge.com Editor, CPRW You have your new resume, and it’s hot. You know who you want to work for. Now, you need to get an interview. Don’t worry about whether there’s a job opening. Even if there is, just sending your resume to the name in an ad won’t necessarily make... » Read Full Article
by Lynne Rhys, JD, ResumeEdge.com Editor, CPRW If you’re a second- or third-year law student, you may already be applying for clerkships or permanent jobs following law school. Graduation from law school is no small feat – it takes dedication and stamina (and maybe slight masochistic tendencies) to withstand the brutal rigors of this three-year... » Read Full Article
by David Jensen, ResumeEdge.com Editor, CPRW, CEIPYou might wonder if a cover letter is necessary when you submit a résumé. Unless otherwise instructed, a cover letter should accompany every résumé. A cover letter compels your reader to review your résumé. Your résumé presents factual information about your qualifications, experience, and educational credentials. You use the... » Read Full Article
by Tina Erickson, MA, ResumeEdge.com Editor and CPRW Employers are increasingly making use of the “Behavioral Interview”. The theory behind this type of interview is “Past performance is the best indicator of future success.” In behavior-based interviews, you will be asked to give specific examples of a time that you demonstrated particular behaviors or skills.... » Read Full Article
by Kathryn Reid, ResumeEdge.com Editor and CPRW Suppose you had just one chance to advertise yourself on a billboard overlooking a busy highway, and that passing motorists had only a few seconds to glance at it. It doesn’t matter what your occupation or skill set is. How would you make your advertisement meaningful and memorable?... » Read Full Article
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