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Office of Career & Professional DevelopmentIndiana University Maurer School of Law-

Bloomington

Anyone have a resume today?

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OverviewOverview

Why Important? Section-By-Section Construction Key Elements Guidelines for Content Guidelines for Visual Design Common Mistakes

Why Important?

1st Impression – Reflects You & Your Work Product Think Strategically

- Who? - What?

Market/Sell Yourself

Sections

Heading Education Experience Activities

The HeadingThe Heading – – letterhead or letterhead or mastheadmasthead

Name Current Address Permanent Address Phone Numbers–Home or Cell E-Mail Address – Not Hyperlinked URL – Professional Web Site

Michael E. Keller 211 South Indiana AvenueBloomington, Indiana 47403

812-855-0258mikeller@indiana.edu

Michael Keller211 South Indiana Avenue

Bloomington, Indiana 47403812-855-0258

mikeller@indiana.edu

Michael Keller mikeller@indiana.edu

211 South Indiana Avenue 1234 Washington Lane

Bloomington, Indiana 47403 Chicago, Illinois 60606

812-855-0258 312-555-0001

Michael Keller211 South Indiana Avenue, Bloomington, Indiana 47403, 812-855-

0258 mikeller@indiana.edu

Michael Keller211 South Indiana Ave.

Bloomington, IN 47405

(812) 345-3030

mikeller@indiana.edu

Watch your Email!

• Use IU email

• Be consistent

• Be Professional

EducationEducation Institution

Location

Degree(s)

Date Awarded (or Expected)

GPA & Class Ranking

Activities – Moot Court, Journal, Orgs

Honors/Distinctions

Coursework w/ Highest Grade

Your Degree

JD, Expected May 2011JD Candidate, May 2011Doctor of Jurisprudence, May 2011Juris Doctor, May 2011NOT Juris Doctorate, May 2011NOT JD, August 2008 – Present

Your School

Indiana University Maurer School of Law - Bloomington

EDUCATIONIndiana University Maurer School of Law – BloomingtonJ.D., expected May 2011 • Chancellor’s Fellow • Inmate Legal Assistance Project • Fundraising Chair, Women’s Law Caucus • Environmental Law Society

College of Williamsburg, VAB.A., cum laude, Major: Philosophy, May 2008 • Editorial Board Member, Time Goes By Literary Magazine, 2007 • Founder, Environmental Philosophy Reading Group • President, Philosophy Roundtable

• Co-Chair, Host Committee, NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt

University of London Semester Abroad Program, Summer 2006

EDUCATION

Indiana University Maurer School of Law – Bloomington, Bloomington, IN

Juris Doctor Candidate, May 2011• Chancellor’s Fellow• Inmate Legal Assistance Project• Fundraising Chair, Women’s Law Caucus • Environmental Law Society

College of Williamsburg Williamsburg, VA

Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, Major: Philosophy, May 2008Independent Study Thesis: "Environmental Impact Statements: A Theory” • Philosophy Department Honors

• Editorial Board Member, Time Goes By Literary Magazine, 2006-2008 • President, Williamsburg Chapter, Phi Sigma Tau Honor Society

• Founder, Environmentalist Philosophy Reading Group• President, Philosophy Roundtable

• Silverstein Grant for Independent Study • Co-Chair, Williamsburg Committee, NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt • University of London, Summer Abroad Program, 2006

ExperienceExperience

Organization

Location

Title of Position Held

Dates of Association

List action statements of your duties which show responsibility and skills development

Experience Experience – Alternative – Alternative HeadingsHeadings

Legal Experience

Research and/or Writing Experience

Teaching Experience

Leadership Experience

Management Experience

Relevant Experience

Internship Experience

Volunteer ExperienceDOES NOT HAVE TO BE “PAID WORK” EXPERIENCE

ActivitiesActivities

Organization & Location

Title – Office Held – Distinction Given

Dates of affiliation

Brief Description

Other Possible Other Possible HeadingsHeadings

Technical Skills Publications Presentations Licensure or Certification Foreign Language Skills Professional Affiliations/Memberships Professional Service Community Service Special Skills Travel Experience

Things To Leave Off

Objective References Availability Personal Information LSAT Score

Formatting GuidelinesFormatting Guidelines

Length – 1 page

Paper Quality and Color

Margins & White Space

Using Software & Templates

Font Size – 11 pt.

Font Choices

Font Choices – Yes or No?

Tahoma Garamond

Times New Roman SimSun

Arial Courier New

Americana XBd BT Vivaldi D

BardAlways print out to proof!

Century

Common Blunders

Appearance Not Spell Checking Gaps or omissions Filling in a Template One Size Fits All Resume Using Acronyms Inconsistent Entries

Summary

1. Heading - no hyperlinks or unnecessary labels2. No Objective 3. Indiana University Maurer School of Law –

Bloomington4. J.D., Juris Doctor, or Doctor of Jurisprudence - Undergrad should follow same format 5. Consistent format for section headings6. Organization, Location, Title, Dates,

Description7. Not a chronological diary – strategic marketing

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cross my i’s and dot my t’s.” “Handled customers and cashiered.” (To dismiss

from the armed forces because of misconduct.)

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Questions on Writing Your Resume?

Resume Roundtable

Wednesday, Nov 12th 4:45 – 6:30 p.m. Student Lounge Be there by 4:35 Bring 20 copies of your resume – not on “good” paper IBA Reception follows at 6:30 on 3rd floor of the law school