Boston College Law School

Preparation

the job search

There are a lot of things to keep in mind as you prepare to enter the job market; doing a thorough self-evaluation, preparing your portfolio and resume, getting your transcripts and references together. And once you've been through the interviewing process, your efforts shouldn't stop there--it's important to follow through.

The information on the following pages should help you begin the planning process. Please feel free to contact us at (617) 552-4345 if you need more assistance.

Self Evaluation
Preparing Your Portfolio
Resumes, Sample Resume Headings & Resume Format
References & Reference Format
Transcripts
Writing Samples
Cover Letters, Sample Cover Letter Phrasings & Cover Letter Format
Action Verbs for Resumes and Correspondence
Forms of Address and Salutation
Thank You Letters & Sample Thank You Letter Phrasings
The Follow-up

Next up: Job Search Strategies