What is an Attorney Resume Writing Service? In today’s market the resume has become one of the most quintessential job tools. Sure, it never helps to have a parent or family relative who is a partner at an AMLAW 100 firm, or a best friend who works at a firm and has the inside track about a new position. But, unless you graduated in the top 10% of a top 10 law school, in this economy, you will be fighting amongst the masses for one of the limited positions available in today’s market.
Think of it like this: There are at least 250 – 300 law schools in the United States – each one with at least 100 students in the graduating class (Though most have more). That is at least 25000 new graduates you will be competing against for the very limited number of jobs. That is why it is crucial that you have a streamlined, concise, and creative resume to assist you in your job search. Here are some tips to help you.
What is an attorney certified professional resume writer? In order to become a certified professional resume writer, the writer must pass a series of grammar, spelling, and writing tests. Is it as hard as passing the bar exam? No – BUT, it lets you know that the person you are hiring to write your resume is at least proficient to do so. For the legal field, it is important that you have a writer who understands the legal field and preferably has practiced law. Otherwise, you might have a resume with word “judgement” instead of “judgment” or someone who thinks “Discovery” is “a really cool station on cable.
Work with your writer: Be sure to interview your writer. I understand you are busy, and life moves pretty fast, BUT if you want to make sure that your writer is a good fit, then you have to communicate with him or her. This might mean speaking on the telephone or communicating by email, but do not forego this step.
Due Diligence: Do some research on the writer and the company. Are the writers certified? How many years of experience do they have? Have they been published? Not every resume writer needs to write articles or have 20 years of experience to be effective – but remember the old adage “You get what you pay for.”
Stay away from large companies: Most large resume companies retain part-time, contract resume writers without any true resume writing experience. They will rush through your resume, like a factory or a mill law firm. Research the smaller companies, and again be sure to interview your writer – in the end you will thank me for it.
Good Luck!
