Proper interview etiquette can be the most important part of the hiring process with a potential employer. The recruiters at Gibson Arnold & Associates work with candidates to ensure that they are properly prepared and informed before interviewing with our clients. We have provided a short reading below to give you some insight on what you should take into consideration when preparing for an interview.

Sample Materials

Gibson Arnold & Associates wants to ensure that you are able to effectively present your qualifications to potential employers. Below we have provided you with some samples of common documents to serve as a reference when drafting these documents to represent you.

Resumes
Generally speaking a resume should be no longer than one page, but can be up to two pages for candidates with a plethora of relevant experience. A good resume will highlight your specific accomplishments in each position as well as noting day-to-day activities that are relevant to the position you are applying for. Education should also be included and depending on the years of experience, can either be placed at the top of the resume or the bottom. A complete resume will also show awards, associations, community involvement and any other special skills that may pertain to the position you are applying for. Resumes should always be geared to highlight the skills you have that match best with the position description of the job you are applying for. It may be beneficial to have one comprehensive resume with several versions for each position you have applied for. Typically the recruiters at Gibson Arnold & Associates like to see the comprehensive resume as it can better help determine how your qualifications will fit with the positions we have open. The three samples below show what information should be included and how it can be presented. Despite the position titles listed, you may find that each one has attributes that would be helpful in presenting your qualifications.

Bullet Format – Litigation Attorney
Paragraph Format – Corporate Attorney
Bullet Format – Legal Support Staff

Business Plans
A business plan is typically used for more experienced attorneys who are seeking to make a lateral move as partner in a new law firm. It can be a valuable tool to show a potential employer how you have successfully developed clients and business in the past and how you intend to continue strong client and business development going forward. Below are two samples.

Sample 1
Sample 2
Sample 3 - No Book of Business

Transactions Lists
For transactional attorneys, transactions lists are a good way to summarize your accomplishments. It can show a potential employer how you have successfully managed several transactions, the specifics of each transaction and the amount of money involved.

Bullet Format
Table Format

Representative Cases
For litigation attorneys, a representative cases list shows a potential employer the variety and complexity of cases you have worked on and the role you played in each case. The employer will then be able to identify how your practice could fit into their firm.

Sample