RESUMES: Your Best Marketing Tool

1. RESUMES: Your Best Marketing Tool Career and Professional Development OfficeNovember 2012

2. Symplicity • Watch for an email next week with your login information • Search for job postings • RSVP for events

3. Upcoming Events • MSBA Law Student Networking MixerMonday, November 12 5:00 – 7:30 Details: http://www.mnbar.org/news/LawSchoolMixer_2012.pdf • Clerkship PanelThursday, November 15 4:30 – 6:30 Details: see SymplicityEvents • The Why & How of Accelerated Worldwide Patent FilingsFriday, November 16 12:00 – 1:30 Details: Link on the Docket – Alumni CLE Series (free for students)

4. Upcoming Deadlines • Minnesota Department of Human Services: Executive Pathways Applications due: December 9, 2012www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/id_010465 • Minnesota State Bar Association Minority Clerkships Mitchell internal deadline: Mid-January, 2013www.mnlegaldiversity.org • Minnesota Justice Summer ClerkshipsApplications due: Late JanuaryMitchell’s information session: Early Januarywww.mnjustice.org

5. Resume Review Process • Every student will have a resume approved in Symplicity • Each student will receive an email soon with instructions • Deadlines for resume submission will be after the first of the year

6. Primary differences between a non-legal and legal resume • No objective statement • No personal statement, summary, or profile • Generally ONE page

7. Formatting Guidelines The legal audience prefers the three Cs: conservative, conformist and cautious • Moderate and consistent use of bullets, underlining, italics, and bold • Even margins, enough white space, and clean breaks between sections • Simple font, no smaller than 11 point • Avoid starting with a template

8. Items to omit from a legal resume • LSAT score • High school information • Personal information: marital status, religion, birth date, health status, etc. • “References Available Upon Request” • Computer skills • Social network sites

9. Overarching Organization • Start with your contact information • Organize with headings • Present education first: law school, then post-grad, then undergrad • Present experience next: reverse chronological order • End with optional additional section

10. BARRY BUSINESS369 Bottom Line Way, Blaine, MN 55448 ♦ (763) 793-1359 ♦ barry.business@wmitchell.edu EDUCATION William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, MN Juris Doctor expected May 2015 Honors: William Mitchell Merit Scholarship (35% of tuition) Activities: Business Law Student Association (Treasurer, 2011-present) Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO Bachelor of Arts, May 2009 Major: Political Science; Minor: Business Administration Honors: Member of Pi Sigma Alpha (Political Science Honor Society), Dean’s List (Spring 2009) Study Abroad: Yonsei University, Seoul Korea (Fall 2008) EXPERIENCE Metro Mobility, Minneapolis, MN Summers 2006 and 2007 Transportation Assistant • Provided safe transportation services to persons in wheelchairs to their appointments. • Learned and applied patient care regulations and procedures. • Communicated effectively with customers to ensure they were comfortable and their needs were met. Java Max, St. Paul, MN September 2006–June 2007 Barista • Prepared beverages with care to ensure quality of product and customer service. • Established rapport with customers and created a welcoming environment. LANGUAGE SKILLS Fluent in Spanish

11. Contact Information & Education BARRY BUSINESS 369 Bottom Line Way, Blaine, MN 55448 ♦ (763) 793-1359 ♦ barry.business@wmitchell.edu EDUCATION William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, MN Juris Doctor expected May 2015 Honors: William Mitchell Merit Scholarship (35% of tuition) Activities: Business Law Student Association (Treasurer, 2011–present) Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO Bachelor of Arts, May 2009 Major: Political Science; Minor: Business Administration Honors: Member of Pi Sigma Alpha (Political Science Honor Society); Dean’s List (Spring 2009) Study Abroad: YonseiUniversity, Seoul Korea (Fall 2008)

12. Experience Headings • LEGAL EXPERIENCE • PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE • EXPERIENCE • OTHER EXPERIENCE • WORK EXPERIENCE • TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE

13. Legal Experience LEGAL EXPERIENCE HOME Line,Minneapolis, MN September 2011–present Tenant Hotline Volunteer • Research Minnesota landlord/tenant law, interview clients, and advise as many as ten clients a day about their legal rights. Colorado State Senate, Denver, CO June 2009–May 2010 Legislative Aide • Analyzed House and Senate bills and drafted memoranda addressing their potential impact. • Conferred with state and local elected officials, legislative staff, and governmental relations personnel to write and pass legislation and to modify existing legislation. • Directed media relations.

14. Experience EXPERIENCE Metro Mobility, Minneapolis, MN Summers 2006 and 2007 Transportation Assistant • Provided timely and safe transportation services to people with disabilities. • Learned and applied patient care regulations and procedures. • Communicated effectively with customers to ensure they were comfortable and their needs were met. • Awarded the “Valued Team Member” honor in 2007 based on driving record and customer ratings.

15. Experience Java Max, St. Paul, MN September 2006–June 2007 Barista • Prepared beverages with care to ensure quality of product and customer service. • Established rapport with customers and created a welcoming environment. • Assisted in implementing marketing strategies to promote store brand to compete with national chains.

16. Professional Experience PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Wells Fargo Financial, Des Moines, IA May 2006–June 2008 Credit Manager • Provided customers a variety of financial services products including unsecured personal loans, credit cards and real estate loans. • Analyzed credit applications to determine customers’ qualifications for loan products. • Advised customers on various loan products that best fit their needs. • Redesigned the loan application process to significantly reduce the length of time required to respond to applicants.

17. Professional Experience PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Wells Fargo Financial, Des Moines, IA Regional Loan Supervisor June 2007–June 2008 • Managed thirty sales personnel providing financial services products including unsecured personal loans, credit cards and real estate loans. • Audited employee actions to prevent fraud and ensure regulatory compliance. Credit Manager May 2006–June 2007 • Analyzed credit applications and advised customers to identify and sell appropriate loan products. • Redesigned the loan application process to significantly reduce the length of time required to respond to applicants.

18. Experience Descriptions Expect a reader to review your resume for thirty seconds. • Provide concise descriptions starting with meaningful active verbs. • Focus on skills acquired, not tasks completed. • Avoid industry-specific jargon. • Be selective, not comprehensive.

19. BARRY BUSINESS369 Bottom Line Way, Blaine, MN 55448 ♦ (763) 793-1359 ♦ barry.business@wmitchell.edu EDUCATION William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, MN Juris Doctor expected May 2015 Honors: William Mitchell Merit Scholarship (35% of tuition) Activities: Business Law Student Association (Treasurer, 2011-present) Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO Bachelor of Arts, May 2009 Major: Political Science; Minor: Business Administration Honors: Member of Pi Sigma Alpha (Political Science Honor Society), Dean’s List (Spring 2009) Study Abroad: Yonsei University, Seoul Korea (Fall 2008) EXPERIENCE Metro Mobility, Minneapolis, MN Summers 2006 and 2007 Transportation Assistant • Provided safe transportation services to persons in wheelchairs to their appointments. • Learned and applied patient care regulations and procedures. • Communicated effectively with customers to ensure they were comfortable and their needs were met. Java Max, St. Paul, MN September 2006–June 2007 Barista • Prepared beverages with care to ensure quality of product and customer service. • Established rapport with customers and created a welcoming environment.

20. Other possible headings after experience sections • LANGUAGE SKILLS • PUBLICATIONS • PROFESSIONAL LICENSES • CERTIFICATIONS • COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT • PERSONAL INTERESTS

21. LANGUAGE SKILLS Fluent in Spanish Conversational in Korean

22. PUBLICATIONS Barry Business, Trends in local legislation regulating tobacco use in public establishments, Colorado Statesman, Vol. 10 No. 32 (April 10, 2010).

23. CERTIFICATIONS • Licensed Real Estate Agent, Minnesota • Certified Public Accountant • Qualified Neutral under Rule 114 of the Minnesota General Rules of Practice

24. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Boys Hope Girls Hope of Colorado, Mentor and Community Volunteer, Denver, CO (June 2009–May 2010). International Institute of Minnesota,English as a Second Language Tutor, St. Paul, MN (September 2006–June 2007).

25. PERSONAL INTERESTS Running marathons, practicing Judo, competing in chess tournaments

26. Honesty • Do not underestimate or undervalue your experiences and accomplishments, but always be accurate and always be honest. • Be prepared to talk about ANYTHING on your resume.

27. Editing • The appearance of your resume is important! • Proofread or perish. • If submitting electronically, use PDF versions of your resume and cover letter. • Laser print on neutral resume paper.

28. Thank you for your participation! Feel free to contact the Career and Professional Development Office with any questions.