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The Successful Lawyer's Resume:
About The Book

This portion of our website presents a range of information from the nearly 200 pages of The Successful Lawyer's Resume. We will periodically provide excerpts from different chapters in the book to support your success in finding and obtaining the job that is optimal for you.

Table of Contents

(Note: The following table of contents from The Successful Lawyer's Resume has been edited for clarity and brevity.)

Quick Start Guide

List of Exercises & Forms

SECTION 1: Starting at the Beginning . . . .

Chapter 1: You Deserve and Need A Successful Resume

Chapter 2: The Successful Lawyer's Resume: A Brief Overview

Chapter 3: How Long Will It Take to Get a New Job?

Chapter 4: Discover the Best Job for You

SECTION 2: Assembling the Facts that Prove Your Value

Chapter 5: Information: The Foundation of a Successful Resume

Chapter 6: Accomplishments: Distilling the Essence of Your Work Experience

Chapter 7: Selecting and Editing Powerful Accomplishments

SECTION 3: The Final Steps on Paper

Chapter 8: The Successful Lawyer's Resume: Chronological, Not Functional

Chapter 9: Persuasive Resume Design

Chapter 10: Targeting Your Resume

Chapter 11: Resumes for Marketing: Partners and Senior Associates

Chapter 12: Writing a Winning Cover Letter

Chapter 13: Editing and Proofing: Keeping Your Resume and Cover Letter Flawless

Chapter 14: Printing Your Resume

SECTION 4: Getting the Job Offer

Chapter 15: Successfully Finding Your Next Job

Chapter 16: Conducting the Masterful Interview

SECTION 5: Special Challenges

Chapter 17: The Law Student

Chapter 18: The Corporate Attorney

Chapter 19: The Public Sector Attorney

Chapter 20: The Unemployed Attorney

Appendix A: Internet Resources

Index


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