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St. Paul, Minn. | www.wmitchell.edu
Practical Wisdom
RESUMES: Your Best Marketing Tool
Career and Professional Development OfficeNovember 2012
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Symplicity
Watch for an email next week with your login information
Search for job postings RSVP for events
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Upcoming Events
MSBA Law Student Networking MixerMonday, November 12 5:00 – 7:30Details: http://www.mnbar.org/news/LawSchoolMixer_2012.pdf
Clerkship PanelThursday, November 15 4:30 – 6:30
Details: see Symplicity Events
The Why & How of Accelerated Worldwide Patent FilingsFriday, November 16 12:00 – 1:30 Details: Link on the Docket – Alumni CLE Series (free for students)
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Upcoming Deadlines
Minnesota Department of Human Services: Executive Pathways Applications due: December 9, 2012www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/id_010465
Minnesota State Bar Association Minority Clerkships Mitchell internal deadline: Mid-January, 2013www.mnlegaldiversity.org
Minnesota Justice Summer ClerkshipsApplications due: Late JanuaryMitchell’s information session: Early Januarywww.mnjustice.org
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Resume Review Process
Every student will have a resume approved in Symplicity
Each student will receive an email soon with instructions
Deadlines for resume submission will be after the first of the year
Primary differences between a non-legal and legal resume
No objective statement
No personal statement, summary, or profile
Generally ONE page
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Formatting Guidelines
The legal audience prefers the three Cs: conservative, conformist and cautious Moderate and consistent use of bullets,
underlining, italics, and bold Even margins, enough white space, and clean
breaks between sections Simple font, no smaller than 11 point Avoid starting with a template
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Items to omit from a legal resume
LSAT score High school information Personal information: marital status,
religion, birth date, health status, etc. “References Available Upon Request” Computer skills Social network sites
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Overarching Organization
Start with your contact information Organize with headings Present education first: law school, then
post-grad, then undergrad Present experience next: reverse
chronological order End with optional additional section
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BARRY BUSINESS369 Bottom Line Way, Blaine, MN 55448 (763) 793-1359 [email protected]♦ ♦
EDUCATIONWilliam Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, MN Juris Doctor expected May 2015Honors: William Mitchell Merit Scholarship (35% of tuition)Activities: Business Law Student Association (Treasurer, 2011-present)
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO Bachelor of Arts, May 2009Major: Political Science; Minor: Business AdministrationHonors: Member of Pi Sigma Alpha (Political Science Honor Society), Dean’s List (Spring 2009)Study Abroad: Yonsei University, Seoul Korea (Fall 2008)
EXPERIENCEMetro Mobility, Minneapolis, MN Summers 2006 and 2007 Transportation Assistant Provided safe transportation services to persons in wheelchairs to their appointments. Learned and applied patient care regulations and procedures. Communicated effectively with customers to ensure they were comfortable and their needs were met.
Java Max, St. Paul, MN September 2006–June 2007 Barista Prepared beverages with care to ensure quality of product and customer service. Established rapport with customers and created a welcoming environment.
LANGUAGE SKILLSFluent in Spanish
Contact Information & Education
BARRY BUSINESS369 Bottom Line Way, Blaine, MN 55448 (763) 793-1359 [email protected]♦ ♦
EDUCATION
William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, MN Juris Doctor expected May 2015Honors: William Mitchell Merit Scholarship (35% of tuition)Activities: Business Law Student Association (Treasurer, 2011–present)
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO Bachelor of Arts, May 2009Major: Political Science; Minor: Business AdministrationHonors: Member of Pi Sigma Alpha (Political Science Honor Society); Dean’s List (Spring 2009)Study Abroad: Yonsei University, Seoul Korea (Fall 2008)
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Experience Headings
LEGAL EXPERIENCE PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE OTHER EXPERIENCE WORK EXPERIENCE TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE
Legal ExperienceLEGAL EXPERIENCE
HOME Line, Minneapolis, MN September 2011–presentTenant Hotline Volunteer Research Minnesota landlord/tenant law, interview clients, and advise
as many as ten clients a day about their legal rights.
Colorado State Senate, Denver, CO June 2009–May 2010Legislative Aide Analyzed House and Senate bills and drafted memoranda addressing their potential
impact. Conferred with state and local elected officials, legislative staff, and governmental
relations personnel to write and pass legislation and to modify existing legislation.
Directed media relations.
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EXPERIENCE
Metro Mobility, Minneapolis, MN Summers 2006 and 2007 Transportation Assistant Provided timely and safe transportation services to people with disabilities. Learned and applied patient care regulations and procedures. Communicated effectively with customers to ensure they were comfortable
and their needs were met. Awarded the “Valued Team Member” honor in 2007 based on driving
record and customer ratings.
Experience
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Java Max, St. Paul, MN September 2006–June 2007 Barista Prepared beverages with care to ensure quality of product and customer
service. Established rapport with customers and created a welcoming
environment. Assisted in implementing marketing strategies to promote store brand
to compete with national chains.
Experience
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Wells Fargo Financial, Des Moines, IA May 2006–June 2008 Credit Manager Provided customers a variety of financial services products including
unsecured personal loans, credit cards and real estate loans. Analyzed credit applications to determine customers’ qualifications for
loan products. Advised customers on various loan products that best fit their needs. Redesigned the loan application process to significantly reduce the
length of time required to respond to applicants.
Professional Experience
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Wells Fargo Financial, Des Moines, IA Regional Loan Supervisor June 2007–June 2008 Managed thirty sales personnel providing financial services products
including unsecured personal loans, credit cards and real estate loans. Audited employee actions to prevent fraud and ensure regulatory
compliance.Credit Manager May 2006–June 2007 Analyzed credit applications and advised customers to identify and sell
appropriate loan products. Redesigned the loan application process to significantly reduce the
length of time required to respond to applicants.
Professional Experience
Expect a reader to review your resume for thirty seconds. Provide concise descriptions starting with
meaningful active verbs. Focus on skills acquired, not tasks completed. Avoid industry-specific jargon. Be selective, not comprehensive.
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Experience Descriptions
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BARRY BUSINESS369 Bottom Line Way, Blaine, MN 55448 (763) 793-1359 [email protected]♦ ♦
EDUCATIONWilliam Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, MN Juris Doctor expected May 2015Honors: William Mitchell Merit Scholarship (35% of tuition)Activities: Business Law Student Association (Treasurer, 2011-present)
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO Bachelor of Arts, May 2009Major: Political Science; Minor: Business AdministrationHonors: Member of Pi Sigma Alpha (Political Science Honor Society), Dean’s List (Spring 2009)Study Abroad: Yonsei University, Seoul Korea (Fall 2008)
EXPERIENCEMetro Mobility, Minneapolis, MN Summers 2006 and 2007 Transportation Assistant Provided safe transportation services to persons in wheelchairs to their appointments. Learned and applied patient care regulations and procedures. Communicated effectively with customers to ensure they were comfortable and their needs were met.
Java Max, St. Paul, MN September 2006–June 2007 Barista Prepared beverages with care to ensure quality of product and customer service. Established rapport with customers and created a welcoming environment.
Other possible headings after experience sections
LANGUAGE SKILLS PUBLICATIONS PROFESSIONAL LICENSES CERTIFICATIONS COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT PERSONAL INTERESTS
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LANGUAGE SKILLSFluent in SpanishConversational in Korean
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PUBLICATIONSBarry Business, Trends in local legislation regulating tobacco use in public establishments, Colorado Statesman, Vol. 10 No. 32 (April 10, 2010).
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CERTIFICATIONS Licensed Real Estate Agent, Minnesota Certified Public Accountant Qualified Neutral under Rule 114 of the
Minnesota General Rules of Practice
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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENTBoys Hope Girls Hope of Colorado, Mentor and Community Volunteer, Denver, CO (June 2009–May 2010).International Institute of Minnesota,English as a Second Language Tutor, St. Paul, MN (September 2006–June 2007).
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PERSONAL INTERESTSRunning marathons, practicing Judo, competing in chess tournaments
Do not underestimate or undervalue your experiences and accomplishments, but always be accurate and always be honest.
Be prepared to talk about ANYTHING on your resume.
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Honesty
The appearance of your resume is important! Proofread or perish. If submitting electronically, use PDF versions of
your resume and cover letter. Laser print on neutral resume paper.
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Editing
Feel free to contact the Career and Professional Development Office
with any questions.
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Thank you for your participation!