How to Land Your First Paralegal Job (5th Edition)
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| Rating | : | 4.41 (676 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0132069032 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 272 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-06-28 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
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. Completely updated in a new edition, this book 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! This new edition features updated web listings, booklists, and more information on individual State certification. By following the job search techniques laid out in this book, you will be rewarded with a career that is satisfying and stimulating.. This book can help you develop the extra competitive edge it takes to get the job you want as a paralegal
Differing from most other authors in the field, who concentrate on the knowledge and skills needed by a paralegal, Wagner assumes the reader is qualified for a legal assistant position, although she includes a short chapter on paralegal schools. Appendixes list paralegal schools and associations nationwide. Highly recommended for most public libraries.- Frank G. Law Lib., CarbondaleCopyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. Houdek, Southern Illinois Univ. From Library Journal A practical, no-nonsense primer filled with "hot tips," checklists, and sample forms, this book offers a treasure chest of valuable advice on how to join the fast-growing paralegal profession. The list of "questions to ask the interviewer" and suggestions for answering difficult or inappropriate questions are especially helpful. Her focus is on how to find, interview for, and be hired for that position. Thus, she offers detailed reviews on "crafting winning re
The Most Complete Paralegal Job Search "How-to" Available Deborah Bogen Andrea Wagner tells you everything you need to know to get your first paralegal job. Everything. This honest and to-the-point book offers examples of everything you'll need for your job search and detailed information about how to use each piece of paper and ea. Excellent resource for paralegals of all experience levels A Customer In my job as Career Development Coordinator for a major ABA-approved paralegal school, I frequently recommend this book to current students and graduates alike. I recommend it to new paralegals as a step-by-step guide to finding a job, and to experienced parale. Greatly improve your employment prospects: Use this resource A Customer I loaned this book to a friend who had trouble finding decent paralegal employment. Within 7 days, she had 2 quality offers. I referred her to the chapters on networking, job searches, the interview, and salary negotiation strategies. I also included a separate