Resumes for Law Enforcement and Legal Careers - Keywords And Keywords Phrases For Law Enforcement And Legal Resumes

Keywords and keyword phrases are a critical component of every successful job seeker's resume. By using just one or two words, you're able to communicate a wealth of information about your skills, qualifications, and experience. What's more, keywords are the basis for resume-scanning technology and are therefore critical to any job seeker's campaign in today's electronic-based job search market. For more information on keywords, refer back to pages __ to __ in Chapter 1.

Following are the top 20 law enforcement and legal keywords, some of which may reflect your skills and some of which may not be appropriate for you at this time. Use these words as the foundation for developing your own list of keywords on the Professional Keyword List form in Appendix B.

Arbitration

Arrest & Prosecution

Civil Law Proceedings

Corporate Law & Representation

Courtroom Proceedings

Criminal Investigations

Depositions & Discovery

Due Diligence

Intellectual Property

Interrogations

Judicial Affairs

Legal Research & Analysis

Legislative Review & Analysis

Litigation

Public Safety & Administration

Regulatory Affairs

Risk Management

Search & Seizure

Trademark & Copyright Law

Workers’ Compensation

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