How to Land Your First Paralegal Job, 4/E
Andrea Wagner

ISBN-10: 0131183826
ISBN-13: 9780131183827

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2005
Format: Paper; 272 pp
Published: 10/12/2004

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Author Andrea Wagner, brings her 20 years of experience as an expert in paralegal placement field to this newly updated career manual. Whether you are a student contemplating beginning your career as a paralegal, changing careers, or looking to move ahead in your current job, this text will provide you with the tools needed to get in the door with the best possible resume, give a great job interview, and secure the job offer! Convenient checklists for use with each job prospect and insider's information about the marketplace will allow you to use this career guide again and again.

I. INTRODUCTION TO PARALEGAL STUDIES.

 1. The Paralegal Field.

 2. Where Do You Fit Into the Organization?

 3. Straight Talk about Paralegal Schools.

I. RÉSUMÉ WRITING, INTERVIEWING, AND JOB SEARCHING.

 4. How to Stand Out from the Crowd.

 5. Formats for Power Résumés: The Chronological Resumé.

 6. Formats for Power Résumés: The Functional Resumé.

 7. Writing a Strong Cover Letter.

 8. Networking.

 9. Beginning Your Job Search.

10. Effective Job Search Strategies.

11. After You Get through the Door.

12. Handling the Job Interview Successfully.

13. Getting Paid What You Are Worth.

14. Wrapping Things Up.

17. Congratulations! You Are Hired.

Appendix A: Buzzwords.

Appendix B: Legal Assistant and Paralegal Schools.

Appendix C: Legal Assistant and Paralegal Associations.

Appendix D: Bibliography.

About the Author.

Index.

    For courses in Introduction to Paralegal Studies and the Internship Program.

     

    Whether you are beginning your career as a paralegal, changing careers, or looking to move ahead, this text will provide you with the tools needed to get in the door with the best possible results. Learn innovative job search techniques that go beyond applying to simple want ads. Refine your resume, cover letter and thank you notes using in-text samples as a guide. Prepare for interviews by reviewing nearly 100 questions that are commonly asked during the recruiting process. From updated websites to its emphasis on certification, this guide will help readers learn how to write a powerful resume, give a great job interview, and secure one’s position within the field.  

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". . . Very realistic assessment of whether paralegal education is a benefit clear, well-organized presentation .... The illustrations are terrific. The plans and charts are very helpful for students actively engaged in a job search . . . ." — Laura Barnard, Lakeland Community College

Build a Satisfying and Fulfilling Career!

This book can help you develop the extra competitive edge it takes to get the job you want as a paralegal. Whether you are a student contemplating beginning your career as a paralegal, changing careers, or looking to move ahead in your current job, this book is a practical handbook designed to be used again and again.

About the Author

". . . Andrea Wagner is truly an expert in paralegal placement. With more than 20 years in the field, she has seen the evolution of the profession .... Her collected wisdom and experience make this book the one tool that all paralegals should have as they go out into the job market for the first time."

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