Law.com Subscribers SAVE 30%
Call 855-808-4530 or email [email protected] to receive your discount on a new subscription.
Career Journal: The 'Online' Resume
A few years ago, I wrote in this column about the art of resume writing; what works and what doesn't. At the time, I attempted to stifle the creative urge in many marketing executives to make their resumes some sort of career magnum opus. I was not a big fan of introducing color, design, or photography into the document. I used the example of the character actress Reese Witherspoon played in the movie Legally Blonde, who as an aspiring attorney, sent out pink, perfumed-scented resumes to prospective employers. The simple point I was trying to make was there was much more to presenting yourself and attracting prospective employers than trying to perfect the resume and use it as your singular lifeblood to new employment. In 2008, I wrote:
Writing your resume is only a small fraction of the job search process. Resumes do not get you the job; you do. The majority of job seekers land their next position through networking. Your time would be better served “working your network” than trying to produce the ultimate resume. That said, once your networking efforts produce an interview, be prepared with a proper resume and, more importantly, supporting collateral materials to showcase your talent. A portfolio of marketing materials you have produced over time is absolutely essential.
The Emergence of Social Media
While I stick by my original commentary, I realize now, in retrospect, that I failed to comment on the emerging significance of social media and its undeniable impact on one's search for a job. At a minimum, social media is an integral part of professional networking. More importantly, social media now affords you the opportunity for a creative outlet through which to showcase your talents.
The DOJ's Corporate Enforcement Policy: One Year Later
The DOJ's Criminal Division issued three declinations since the issuance of the revised CEP a year ago. Review of these cases gives insight into DOJ's implementation of the new policy in practice.
The DOJ's New Parameters for Evaluating Corporate Compliance Programs
The parameters set forth in the DOJ's memorandum have implications not only for the government's evaluation of compliance programs in the context of criminal charging decisions, but also for how defense counsel structure their conference-room advocacy seeking declinations or lesser sanctions in both criminal and civil investigations.
Use of Deferred Prosecution Agreements In White Collar Investigations
This article discusses the practical and policy reasons for the use of DPAs and NPAs in white-collar criminal investigations, and considers the NDAA's new reporting provision and its relationship with other efforts to enhance transparency in DOJ decision-making.
Bankruptcy Sales: Finding a Diamond In the Rough
There is no efficient market for the sale of bankruptcy assets. Inefficient markets yield a transactional drag, potentially dampening the ability of debtors and trustees to maximize value for creditors. This article identifies ways in which investors may more easily discover bankruptcy asset sales.
A Lawyer's System for Active Reading
Active reading comprises many daily tasks lawyers engage in, including highlighting, annotating, note taking, comparing and searching texts. It demands more than flipping or turning pages.