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November 29, 2006
The Guerrilla Tactics Book We Keep Referring To...
You have probably heard us mention Guerrilla Tactics for Getting the Legal Job of Your Dreams, by Case School of Law alum Kimm Alayne Walton as a great resource. It is available in the CSO for you to peruse in the office, or sign out to borrow for a week or two. It provides step-by-step advice on how to get the "perfect" job, or at least something close to perfect.
Since many of us struggle to write effective cover letters, here is Kimm Walton's advice on how to write the ever-so-challenging second paragraph of your letter:
1. Don't just repeat what is on your resume.
2. Don't just list what you are good at or make assertions about yourself without backing them up with examples.
3. Make sure the reader can tell you've researched the employer.
4. Show interest -- and of course connections if you have them -- in the city in which the employer is located.
5. Employers want to know there is a real person behind the application. You aren't a law clerk or attorney robot -- they want your personality to come through, so they know how you'll "fit" with them. If you are having trouble with how to get this across, take a look at your law school application essays.
(pages 186-193)
So, you get the idea -- this is a great resource! It is required reading for new CSO counselors, and we recommend it to you as well.
Posted by smp20 at November 29, 2006 12:14 PM