Articles about Cover Letters

Is There a Service That Can Write Your Cover Letters for You to All the Places You Want to Submit Them To?

You can use a service that does this. But I think a cover letter is very personal. So the more personal connection you c....

Should You Address Your Cover Letter to a Specific Person and Username? Or Should You Use a General Citation?

Yes, you should always address your cover letter to a specific person. So the people that you can address cover letters ....

What Do You Write in a Mass Targeted Mailing?

Things No One Tells You about Cover Letters

1. Should you address your cover letter to a specific person and username? Or should you use a general citation?....

Q&A – Attorney Resumes

1. Do the rules of attorney résumés also apply to professional staff in law firms?....

Where to Find Legal Jobs in Any Economy

1. What do you write in mass targeted mailings?....

What Happens When You Allow Others to Control Your Access to Information?

1. What's a good way to find out the law firms you want to mail your resume to?....

How Attorneys and Law Students Can Craft the Perfect Cover Letter

Listen to This Podcast on:Many young job-seekers make the mistake of saying a lot about themselves in cover letters, res....

Why Your Success as an Attorney and in Life is Dependent on Others Believing in You

Listen to This Podcast on: Listen to Why Your Success as an Attorney (and in Life) is Dependent on Others Believing ....

Top 10 Ways to Get Your First Job after Law School

One of the more interesting things to me is when people come out of law school and have a difficult time getting a job. ....

How to Choose a Legal Writing Sample When Applying for a Legal Job

Learn the importance of your writing sample selection for your legal job application.....

Simplifying the Complications in Your Story

Learn how to present yourself to a law firm in the best light possible and increase your chances of getting the job in ....

What Should I Do if My Legal Recruiter Sent My Resume to a Law Firm Without My Consent?

Question: A recruiter I was dealing with sent my resume, without my authorization or knowledge, to Law Firm X. At or aro....

Attorney Resume and Cover Letter Advice

Here is a collection of attorney résumé and cover letter resources written by experienced legal recruiters, designed ....

How to Prepare Outstanding Cover Letters

Some attorneys do not appreciate the importance of cover letters. They assume their resume will be what “sells” the....