Prepping your in-house counsel resume for a general counsel position? A general counsel resume is a bit different, as Melba Hughes and Kimberly Lerman of Major, Lindsey & Africa point out in a recent blog post:
“Have you ever applied for a General Counsel position and felt you were the perfect fit for the role but then never heard back after sending in your resume? General Counsel jobs are so coveted that inevitably the recruiters and HR departments attempting to fill these roles become overwhelmed with hundreds of applications shortly after beginning the search. As a result, they usually have large stacks of resumes to review, which makes it important to be sure your resume grabs their attention quickly. Below are some tips that can help ensure that your resume clearly demonstrates your qualifications for a GC role and help increase your chances of getting noticed.”
Read: So You Want to be a GC? at MLAGlobal Blog