Positions for lawyers are available in both the private, nonprofit, and public sectors. Once you decide to work in the public sector, for state or local government, you will need a resume that meets more stringent requirements than for private or nonprofit jobs, including firm deadlines for applying and details that might not be required for private sector positions. Harvard Law School has written Careers in State and Local Government to help new lawyers narrow their choices. They advise, “If… Read More
Real Resumes, Real Mistakes
In my many years of writing resumes for job seekers in the board room and the mail room, in private industry and in government and the military, I’ve come across some interesting mistakes. Here are a few mistakes you should not make on your resume. One recent college graduate wanted to make his resume seem more impressive. He turned a one-page resume into a two-page resume by leaving two-inch margins on every side of the paper. He wasn’t fooling anyone. I write… Read More
Professional Federal Resume Writer: Why You Need a Professional Writer for Government Jobs
Government resumes and government recruiters are quite different from civilian resumes and recruiters. Resumes for federal government jobs have their own special requirements, and many of them would actually put off a recruiter or hiring manager in business and industry. If you plan to apply for a federal job, you need a resume writer who understands government requirements. The federal government also has strict rules about eligibility. In fact, some positions are only open to candidates already working in the agency… Read More
