Tips to Land a Job

Many job candidates focus all their energy on their resume and don’t take the time to learn how to write a cover letter.

Instead of writing to impress, write to inform. As we’ve noted previously, excessive wordiness and formality in your resume or cover letter can come across as stilted, pretentious or forced.

Q: I’m applying for a new position and worried about a gap between jobs in my legal resume. I’m afraid potential employers won’t give me a second look because I’ve not held a legal position in many months. What can I do to improve my chances of landing a job?

A: While your skills and experience aren’t rendered null and void simply because you had a period of voluntary or involuntary unemployment, gaps in work history can negatively affect your chances of getting hired. But don’t worry too much: You can successfully handle a break in your legal resume. Here’s how:

Searching for the perfect Halloween costume can be a blast for people of all ages. Adding accessories and props to an already over-the-top outfit is all part of the fun. But when it comes to crafting your resume, remember that less is often more.

Lights, camera, action! It’s time to interview for a job and you’re not headed to an office anywhere; you’re interviewing from the comfort of your home. Many companies are turning to video interviews as a quick, cost-effective way to screen candidates. Are you ready for that Skype interview?