Job Placement Strategies for Paralegals

First Edition
Author: Margaret E. Pickard, J.D.
ISBN #: 1418040088
©2008   Publish Date: 10/01/2007
Binding: PB
Pages: 172
Publisher: Cengage Learning

Price: $99.95

Product Benefits:

• Provides step-by-step instructions and worksheets for drafting a winning resume.
• Sample resumes and cover letters illustrate important drafting Do's and Don'ts.
• Offers effective tips for today's successful online job search.
• Prepares job seekers for the job interview.
• Provides keys to evaluate and negotiate the final job offer.
• Ideal for job strategies workshops and seminars.

Table of Contents:

1. Getting the Job You Want.
2. The Role of a Paralegal in the Legal Profession.
3. Effective Resume Writing Tips.
4. Getting Started Building Your Resume.
5. Everyone's An Expert: Good, Bad, and Mediocre Resumes.
6. Introducing Your Resume with a Cover Letter.
7. Making a Good First Impression: Cover Letter Samples.
8. Job Search Techniques: Where to Start.
9. Get Wired: Finding On-Line Job Opportunities.
10. Preparing for the Interview: The Final Stage.
11. The Interview: The Final Stage.
12. Closing the Deal: The Offer Phase.
13. A Final Note: Ethical Considerations for Freelance Paralegals.
Appendix A: Ethical Guidelines for Paralegals.

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