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Page 1: Chapter 3: Entering the Field. §3.1 – §3.3 Looking for a Job §3.1 – §3.3 Looking for a Job Resources: Resources: Newspaper Advertisements Newspaper Advertisements

Chapter 3:Chapter 3:

Entering the FieldEntering the Field

Page 2: Chapter 3: Entering the Field. §3.1 – §3.3 Looking for a Job §3.1 – §3.3 Looking for a Job Resources: Resources: Newspaper Advertisements Newspaper Advertisements

§3.1 – §3.3 §3.1 – §3.3 Looking for a JobLooking for a Job

Resources:Resources: Newspaper Advertisements Newspaper Advertisements College Placement ServicesCollege Placement Services Bar/Paralegal AssociationsBar/Paralegal Associations Employment AgenciesEmployment Agencies

NetworkingNetworking Cold Calling (Telephone Book)Cold Calling (Telephone Book)

Page 3: Chapter 3: Entering the Field. §3.1 – §3.3 Looking for a Job §3.1 – §3.3 Looking for a Job Resources: Resources: Newspaper Advertisements Newspaper Advertisements

§3.4 §3.4 Internet Job SearchInternet Job Search

Job Posting SitesJob Posting Sites1. 1. www.craigslist.com www.craigslist.com 2. www.getparalegaljobs.com2. www.getparalegaljobs.com

Job Search EnginesJob Search Engines1. www.indeed.com 1. www.indeed.com 2. www.simplyhired.com2. www.simplyhired.com3. www.bilingualcareer.com 3. www.bilingualcareer.com

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§3.5 - §3.6 §3.5 - §3.6 Resume & Cover LetterResume & Cover Letter

Resume Writing RulesResume Writing Rules::1. 1. Keep it simple & honestKeep it simple & honest2. Use one page2. Use one page3. Use action verbs3. Use action verbs

Make it look professional!!!Make it look professional!!!

Send your resume with aSend your resume with a COVER LETTER!!!COVER LETTER!!!

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The Cover Letter

Pamela Legalskills77 East 1st Street, Apartment 11

Career City, Colorado 56119(702) 555-1234

January 4, 2004

Human ResourcesPete’s Law Firm555 Fremont StreetCareer City, Colorado 56197

re: Paralegal Position

Dear Sir or Madam:

I would like to apply for the paralegal position available within your company. I have enclosed my resume for your review. It outlines how my experience would prove beneficial to your company.

I am accustomed to a fast-paced environment where deadlines are a priority and handling multiple jobs simultaneously is a requirement. I enjoy achallenge and working hard to attain my goals. Constant communication with all levels of employees has strengthened my interpersonal skills.

Please do not hesitate to contact me at anytime regarding this position. My phone number is (555) 555-1234.

Sincerely,

Pamela Legalskills

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Pamela Legalskills77 East 1st Street, Apartment 11

Career City, Colorado 56119(702) 555-1234

Email: [email protected]

Objective: To obtain a paralegal position, with the opportunity for professional growth.

Education:

12/03 University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NevadaParalegal Certificate Program Course of study included ethical considerations, legal research, legal writing, citation

form, interviewing, law office investigation, pleading preparation, coordination of discovery, basics of arbitration, and form preparation.

1/98 University of Psychic, Los Angeles, CaliforniaPolitically Correct Science, B.S.

Work Experience:

1/97- Consumer Relations Advocate, Nevada Insurance Commission, Las Vegas, NevadaPresent Responsible to ensure that no consumer is duly annoyed by an insurance company.

1/93-1/97 Assistant to Personal Manager, Just Say No Insurance Underwriters, Las Vegas, Nevada Responsible for hiring and managing insurance underwriters.

1/90-1/93 Manager, AAA Insurance Company, Denver Colorado In charge of ensuring that no claim that could possibly be denied got approved. Enforced company policies which have never been seen in writing.

References: Available on Request

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§3.7 §3.7 The Job InterviewThe Job Interview

Helpful HintsHelpful Hints:: Dress ProfessionallyDress Professionally Prepare questions to askPrepare questions to ask

Take the following:Take the following: Three (3) copies of your resumeThree (3) copies of your resume Writing sampleWriting sample List of references (if they are not on your List of references (if they are not on your

resume)resume) You may choose to also take an expanded You may choose to also take an expanded

resume, which provides more detail about your resume, which provides more detail about your backgroundbackground

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§3.8 §3.8 The Follow-up LetterThe Follow-up Letter

Helpful HintsHelpful Hints:: Be brief, one or two paragraphsBe brief, one or two paragraphs Thank the firm for the opportunity to Thank the firm for the opportunity to

interviewinterview Send about a week after the interviewSend about a week after the interview