Podcast Episode 166: How to Frame Your Job Search Story (w/Sadie Jones)

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today ex-BigLaw recruiter, Sadie Jones, joins us to talk about how to frame your job search story. You may be thinking that you don’t have a story, but we all have a story! So we’re exploring how to make sure your story makes sense.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What do we mean by your “job search story”?
• Tips on how to make sure your materials are telling your potential employer the story you want to tell – one that’s relevant AND truthful
• Cover letters – and why they’re a golden opportunity to craft your story that you should never pass up
• How to deal with non-linear career paths
• Dos: get a LinkedIn profile, get feedback on your resume, proofread
• Don’ts: put a language you’re not truly fluent in, be defensive when getting feedback, make mistakes or typos in your materials

Thanks for listening!

RESOURCES:

• CareerDicta
• Building a Resume in Law School
• Six Essential Cover Letter Tips for Law Students
• Podcast Episode 111: Resumes and Cover Letters (with an Ex-BigLaw recruiter)
• The Foundations of Marketing Yourself: The Mission Statement
• Ahead of the Curve: Setting up Your Social Media – Getting a Fresh, Professional Start to Law School
• Ahead of the Curve: Get a Head Start on Your Career

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