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Podcast Episode 237: Handling Resume and Cover Letter Difficulties (w/Sadie Jones)

March 31, 2020 By Law School Toolbox Team Leave a Comment

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today we’re excited to have former BigLaw recruiter Sadie Jones back with us to talk about difficulties you might be wondering how to handle on your resume and cover letter.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Being prepared to explain gaps on your resume
  • Presenting non-related educational background or work experience as a positive
  • Drawing the interviewer’s attention to your strengths
  • Should you try explaining any issues in your cover letter?
  • Is it ever okay to lie (or shade the truth) on your resume?
  • How do you know when you’re oversharing unnecessarily?

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Resources:

  • CareerDicta
  • Podcast Episode 111: Resumes and Cover Letters (with an ex-BigLaw Recruiter)
  • Podcast Episode 166: How to Frame Your Job Search Story (w/Sadie Jones)
  • Podcast Episode 173: Frequently Asked Questions about Resumes and Cover Letters (w/Sadie Jones)

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