UDSL Job Search Manual - University of Dayton

UDSL Job Search Manual
Table of Contents
Career Services Office Overview
Staff.................................................................... 3
Contact.............................................................. 3
Office Hours...................................................... 3
Student Services................................................ 3
CSO Programs................................................... 3
Career Fairs........................................................ 3
On-campus Interviews...................................... 4
Resume Collection Service............................... 4
Direct Contact Listings..................................... 4
Job Postings....................................................... 4
Resources........................................................... 4
CSO Publications.............................................. 4
Student Files...................................................... 4
State Bar Exam Materials.................................. 4
Internships/Writing Competitions.................... 5
Telephone / Fax / Copier.................................. 5
Computerized Job Searching............................. 5
Preparing for Your Job Search
Career Planning Guide..................................... 7
Job Search Checklist......................................... 8
The Resume Guide
Introduction...................................................... 11
The Basics.......................................................... 11
A Note on Ethics ............................................. 12
Preparation........................................................ 12
Resume Content................................................ 12
References.......................................................... 14
Writing Samples................................................ 14
Resume Samples................................................ 14
Interviewing Tips
Tips for Successful Interviews.........................31
Preparation......................................................31
The Interview.................................................33
Closing the Interview.....................................34
Networking Tips
Introduction....................................................36
Process.............................................................36
Informational Interviews................................36
Bar Exam Preparation
Glossary of Bar Terms.....................................38
Ohio Bar Exam Information...........................39
Bar Exam Info for 8 Most Popular States.......42
Judicial Clerkships
Judicial Clerkship Information.......................45
Federal Government Jobs
Careers in the Federal Government...............47
LawMatch Reference Guide
LawMatch Reference Guide...........................50
NALP Guidelines
Timing of Offers..............................................52
Cover Letter Writing
Introduction...................................................... 20
Preparation........................................................ 20
Assessment of Strengths.................................... 20
Contents............................................................ 20
Cover Letter Tips.............................................. 22
Sample Cover Letters........................................ 24
Thank You Letter.............................................. 29