Public Sector Resumes

If you have not already done so, go to the Career Office pages and go over basic resume-writing techniques.

Once you have a basic resume drafted, here are ways that you may refine your resume for public-sector employers:

• Page Length:  Resumes may exceed one page to included relevant experience, awards, volunteer activities, and interests.  
• Resume Variations:  Consider drafting different versions of your resume to emphasize particular skills and experiences relevant to different employers.  Consider grouping all of your public sector experience together.
• Education Section:  Expand on relevant college and law school activities.
• Experience Section:  Remember to include Law School Clinics and Externships in this section.  
• Volunteer Experience:  Public Sector employers value community involvement.  Include relevant volunteer activities.
• Interest Section:  If possible, choose interests strategically to demonstrate interest in employer's work.
• Languages Section:  Emphasize language skills relevant to employer's client population.
• For Graduates:  List your experience section before your education section.  Include bar memberships in a section called "Professional Affiliations".