Episode 324

324: Editing Your Resume and Cover Letter (w/Sadie Jones)

The Law School Toolbox Podcast: Tools for Law Students from 1L to the Bar Exam, and Beyond · Law School Toolbox

January 10, 202233m 32s

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Show Notes

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today we're talking with guest Sadie Jones about polishing the appearance of your resume and cover letter so they look as professional as possible, and customizing them for the job you're applying to.

In this episode we discuss:

Editing resumes and cover letters for content
The positioning of education versus experience on your resume
Editing for typos and appearance
Where to find good templates you can use
How long is too long for a resume/cover letter?
Getting help proofreading your materials
What should you do if you notice a problem after something has been submitted?

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