Resumes and Cover Letters

It goes without saying that a great resume will help distinguish you from the multitude of other applicants out there. Engineering resumes can be particularly tricky, and demand in the industry is high, which makes a stand-out resume even more important.

Recommendation letters are typically used to gain entry to a graduate program, a particular college, or to give a slight advantage to a job applicant. Most often a letter of recommendation is written by a professor, a mentor, or a particularly experienced person; however, in certain rare cases a student or applicant might be asked to write their own letter.

When you’re locked into a serious job search it’s incredibly important to stand out from the multitude of other applicants, as things can get pretty competitive and hiring managers won’t waste their time on dull and repetitive applications. One way to help yourself stand out is with a great cover letter, which just so happens to be today’s topic.

Hard skills are tangible industry-specific abilities often gained through training and education—think foreign languages, programming languages, bookkeeping, and data analysis. Since recruiters spend, on average, only six to eight seconds skimming your application, you need to ensure that you’re including the most impressive and relevant hard skills if you want your resume to get noticed.

As the year comes to a close, it’s time to be proud of all you’ve accomplished. Whether you received a promotion, completed a successful internship, or reached some other professional or personal milestone, it’s important to take time to acknowledge your achievements and congratulate yourself on a job well done.

Whether you’re looking for your first job or you’re a job search expert, you might have heard about transferable skills by now. These types of skills are great if you don’t have a lot of work experience, if you want to change careers, or during an economic recession when demand is low.

People lose their jobs for various reasons, and anyone could be laid off at any point in their careers—whether or not they’re a good employee. No matter the reason for the termination, here’s how to find a new job after your employment ends.

If you’re looking for work in the booming but competitive tech industry, you need to ensure that you have the right skills and abilities—and be able to highlight what sets you apart from other candidates. So, whether you’re an aspiring tech newcomer or experienced professional, here are five key skills that will impress hiring managers and make you stand out from the crowd.

Rejection is never easy, especially early on in your career. If you struck out during on-campus interviews (OCI), you may feel like your career ended before it even began.

Nowadays, any serious job search includes the use of online job search engines such as Indeed or CareerBuilder. While creating your profile, you might have noticed that you’re given the option to upload a resume or a Curriculum Vitae (CV).

When you’re writing your resume, it can be difficult to write about your accomplishments or skills without leaning on overused buzzwords or clichés. So, below you’ll find out which tired buzzwords to delete, along with how to replace them with impressive accomplishments—which will go a long way toward landing the role you want.

The legal market is hot with rising salaries and increased firm sizes. Is it time to make a move?

Hobbies and interests can be great additions to your resume—if they demonstrate skills or attributes relevant to the position you’re applying for. What follows are five hobbies that could make your resume stand out among the crowd of applicants.

A good job interview is a conversation—not an interrogation. It’s totally normal to be intimidated by a job interview.

A strong resume is essential to land the job you want. Typically, your resume includes your education, work experience, and any relevant skills, certifications, awards, and activities you might have.

The job market is competitive, so if you’re a student or recent graduate on the job hunt, you need to make sure your resume is compelling and persuasive. The good news is there are several small tweaks to make that will have a huge impact on your resume.

A clear, concise resume is essential for landing interviews and job offers. Here are five things to remove from your resume to optimize your chances of taking the next step in your career.

On Friday, May 20, 2022, Vault Law will host an OCI Readiness Summit for law students looking to prepare for and find summer and other associate positions through OCI. You can register for this free informational summit here, and learn more about it below.Learn About Vault Law Former BigLaw attorney and current Vault Law editor Travis Whitsitt will present a keynote speech on Vault Law's myriad content offerings and how they can assist legal job seekers at every stage of their careers.

On Friday, May 20, 2022, Vault Law will host an OCI Readiness Summit for law students looking to prepare for and find summer and other associate positions through OCI. You can register for this free informational summit here, and learn more about it below.

A good resume is key to landing the job you really want. With the right formatting, use of language, and balance between your work history and your professional achievements, you can even compensate for a lack of experience and gain the attention of employers who you may have thought were just out of your reach.

When you’re ready to start your job search for the first time, you might feel as though the deck is stacked against you. With limited work experience, or perhaps none at all, you’ll need to craft your resume so that it effectively applies your education and life experiences in such a way that they are relevant to the job you are looking for.

If you’re a student or a recent graduate, you’re more than likely preparing to enter the workforce sometime in the near future. Along with your education and experience, your resume is one of the key components to scoring a great job.

Today, in our hybrid work environment, email is the primary mode of communication when it comes to building networks and making connections. This means delivering an excellent introductory networking email is key for career advancement and growth.

Hiring managers typically look at your resume for just a few seconds to determine whether you’re a suitable candidate or not. While this might sound a bit unfair, it's more than understandable considering the competitiveness of today's job market and the number of applications for each opening.