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Amy Goldstein, founder of Grayson Allen, Inc., a New York based attorney search and career consulting firm, provides helpful hints for those preparing a legal resume: “Incredibly talented lawyers who write flawless agreements and briefs get stuck on the basics of resume writing every day. This is no surprise. As a lawyer, you weren’t taught … Read more
You toiled away, you did the work, but are you able to prove that you had impact in your CV? Applicants for in-house counsel jobs who can show that they benefited their previous employers will stand a better chance of getting an interview – and a job: “If an employer is going to invest in you … Read more
For the New Year, consider a tune-up of your LinkedIn profile if you are in the market for a new in-house counsel job. A legal recruiter may have second thoughts about your candidacy if your LinkedIn profile is not up to snuff. “The right recruiter can put you in front of dream job opportunities. This … Read more
Melissa A. Peters, Esq. of Princeton Legal Search Group, LLC gives her thoughts on how to deal with legal resume rough spots: “Everyone wants to have the perfect résumé without a “blip” or blemish. Unfortunately, that is often not the reality. Many have made moves in their careers that they would not have predicted or … Read more
Applying for a lot of jobs without a response and wondering why? Your resume may get thrown out for reasons you don’t even expect. Not working with a recruiter? Check out our legal recruiter directory. “Job seekers are frustrated — for good reason. If you’ve ever spent hours filling out online job applications, only to … Read more
Prepping your in-house counsel resume for a general counsel position? A general counsel resume is a bit different, as Melba Hughes and Kimberly Lerman of Major, Lindsey & Africa point out in a recent blog post. If you’re applying for General Counsel jobs, be prepared: “Have you ever applied for a General Counsel position and … Read more