We all know the importance of being truthful on our resumes, however I frequently see resumes from foreign-trained students/attorneys who have inadvertently misstated their bar credentials. Potential employers make very specific assumptions about your bar status depending on the language you use to describe it, and it is critical that you be aware of these assumptions to avoid any appearance of dishonesty.
Monday, February 27, 2012
How to Describe Your NY Bar Status on a Resume
By: Kandice Thorn
We all know the importance of being truthful on our resumes, however I frequently see resumes from foreign-trained students/attorneys who have inadvertently misstated their bar credentials. Potential employers make very specific assumptions about your bar status depending on the language you use to describe it, and it is critical that you be aware of these assumptions to avoid any appearance of dishonesty.
We all know the importance of being truthful on our resumes, however I frequently see resumes from foreign-trained students/attorneys who have inadvertently misstated their bar credentials. Potential employers make very specific assumptions about your bar status depending on the language you use to describe it, and it is critical that you be aware of these assumptions to avoid any appearance of dishonesty.
Why You Should Perfect Your Resume Now
By: Kandice Thorn
You never know when you will suddenly need to send someone your resume. Having an up-to-date resume ready to go at all times shows that you are organized and dedicated to your job search. If you meet someone who says to you, "Please send me your resume," and you don't have one ready to send, or you send one that is thrown together hastily, you may miss out on a valuable opportunity.
Keep in mind that resume review doesn't happen overnight. Ideally, you will go through several drafts before finalizing your resume, and those drafts will be reviewed by numerous people. This is a lengthy process. Start now, and the next time someone asks you for your resume, you can answer with confidence, "Of course, I'll send it right away!"
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Are Unpaid Internships Legal?
By: Kandice Thorn
It is not uncommon for students and law graduates these days to be offered unpaid internships with for-profit companies and law firms, but in most cases, such internships violate the Fair Labor Standards Act. Click on the link below to see the Department of Labor's test for unpaid interns.
http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/whdfs71.htm
It is not uncommon for students and law graduates these days to be offered unpaid internships with for-profit companies and law firms, but in most cases, such internships violate the Fair Labor Standards Act. Click on the link below to see the Department of Labor's test for unpaid interns.
http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/whdfs71.htm
How to Get Your Resume Noticed (and not Thrown Away) when Responding to a Job Posting
By: Kandice Thorn
Responding to job postings can be tedious. Often, it feels like you'd be better off rolling your resume up, popping it into a sealed bottle, and sending it adrift on the ocean hoping that a vacationing law firm hiring partner will pick it up somewhere off the coast of Belize. Most job postings these days get dozens of responses, if not more, and most resumes get barely a glance. But there are things you can do to improve your success rate when responding to job postings, and there are common mistakes you can avoid to ensure your resume doesn't go straight to the trash bin. Here are a few tips to help you make the most of this method of applying for jobs.
Monday, February 13, 2012
Useful Websites: New York Law Journal
By: Kandice Thorn
It
is a good idea to get in the habit of perusing the New York Law Journal
frequently to get a sense of the important issues being discussed in the New
York legal community. Some features of
note include "Firms in the News," which shows the latest headlines
involving New York law firms and "Q&A," which features interviews
with leaders of the New York legal community.
Current members of the Fordham Law community can access the full content of the New York Law Journal free of
charge through the Fordham Law Library's "Electronic Resources" at http://lawlib1.lawnet.fordham.edu/eresources/eresources2.html. Please contact a reference librarian if you
have any trouble accessing this resource.
Five Common Mistakes in Cover Letters
By: Kandice Thorn
Cover letters are perhaps the most daunting job search-related document, and for good reason. They are highly customized, so a one-size-fits-all formula doesn't really work. Because they are so particular, they also require a great deal of revising for each position you apply to. Yet a cover letter is the first "writing sample" a potential employer will see, so the writing must be impeccable. This week, I will address the top five mistakes that I commonly see in cover letters. Take care to avoid these pitfalls in your cover letter, and you will be well on your way to an effective cover letter.
Cover letters are perhaps the most daunting job search-related document, and for good reason. They are highly customized, so a one-size-fits-all formula doesn't really work. Because they are so particular, they also require a great deal of revising for each position you apply to. Yet a cover letter is the first "writing sample" a potential employer will see, so the writing must be impeccable. This week, I will address the top five mistakes that I commonly see in cover letters. Take care to avoid these pitfalls in your cover letter, and you will be well on your way to an effective cover letter.
Welcome to LL.M. Career Corner, the New GPDP Blog!
Welcome to LL.M. Career Corner! This blog will replace the "Tip of the Week" and "Website of the Week" features of the Graduate & International Student eNewsletter.
If there is ever a topic you want to see addressed in this blog, please email me at kthorn1@law.fordham.edu. I hope you all enjoy, and I look forward to reading your comments and feedback!
Fondly,
Kandice Thorn
Director of International and Non-J.D. Programs
If there is ever a topic you want to see addressed in this blog, please email me at kthorn1@law.fordham.edu. I hope you all enjoy, and I look forward to reading your comments and feedback!
Fondly,
Kandice Thorn
Director of International and Non-J.D. Programs
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