Paralegal Resumes
Paralegal Resume 101: How to Stand Out from the Competition
The latest edition of The Paralegal Voice, “Paralegal Resume 101: How to Stand Out from the Competition,” co-hosted by Vicki Voisin and me, is now available at Legal Talk Network. Is your resume up to par? Will it rise to the top in a stack of other paralegals’ applications? On this edition, Vicki and I present a 101 course about paralegal…
Read MoreSaturday LOL: The Catch-Hell Cover Letter
When I saw “The Catch-All Cover Letter” written by a graduating Cornell senior, I thought I’d hit job application pay dirt for my readers. Which I kind of did, but only if you need a good belly laugh. For the newbies out there, read it, but don’t copy it. Repeat: don’t copy it just because…
Read MoreSome Resume Action Verbs to Avoid
When I stumbled across “500 Positive Resume Action Verbs That Get Job Interviews,” I got kind of excited, because I usually review several resumes every week (thanks, y’all, for asking for my input, I try to combine tact with brutal honesty). I frequently suggest that legal job seekers use a functional skills format to sell…
Read MoreNew Bill Addresses Serious Employment Obstacle for Many: Must Be Currently Employed
Last week a new bill, The Fair Employment Act of 2011 (H.R. 1113), was introduced before the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill was introduced to protect unemployed people from discrimination. The bill’s sponsor, Rep. Henry “Hank” Johnson (D-Ga.), told the Huffington Post that he was troubled by want ads specifying that only currently employed…
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