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Dialing In: Phone Interview Tips for Making the Right Impression
Phone interviews are common for first-round screening of job candidates. They allow an employer to quickly get a feel for who you are and how you communicate.
Since a phone call will likely be your first chance to make a killer impression, you have to take it seriously and do the prep work. Here’s how:
Resumania™: “Idea Wizards” and “Zen Masters” Need Not Apply
Creativity is generally a good attribute for a job candidate to possess. That being said, don’t get creative with your job title when writing your resume or cover letter.
Resumania™: And the Award for Worst Resume “Honors” Section Goes To …
All honors are not equal. For example, being named your company’s “Employee of the Year” will likely impress prospective employers; winning a neighborhood poker tournament probably won’t hold as much weight. Many applicants make the mistake of including so-called honors and accomplishments in their resumes that are dated or irrelevant to the job they’re seeking.
Your Legal Career Ladder: How to Grasp the Partner Rung
If you're an associate just starting out at a law firm or a law school graduate beginning to chart your legal career path, reaching the partner level someday may be at the front of your mind, even at this early juncture.
Resumania™: When Not to be Completely Honest on Your Resume
Honesty is indeed the best policy when it comes to your resume and cover letter. That being said, there is such a thing as being too honest.