Counseling for Success By Caroline Lee, Esq.
People often ask me if I enjoy working as an Employment Advocate (''EA'') here at Legal Authority. My answer is always a resounding yes. Not only do I get to bring my dog to work with me every day (a huge perk!), but I also get to fulfill one of my lifelong goals of being a counselor. MORE
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State of the Market
Ask anyone on the street how the job market is faring, and you'll hear varied opinions. ''Uhh, not so good!'' ''It's getting a lot better.'' ''It's in a downward spiral.'' ''You'll never find a job.'' MORE
Article Type: State of the Market
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Your resume must grab an employer's attention in less than a minute
It may sound harsh, but busy employers don't spend much time perusing the hundreds of resumes they may receive each day. When you are searching for a job, your resume must deliver the greatest impact in the least amount of time. All of your accomplishments, education, and work experience must be presented in a clear, concise format that a potential employer can quickly scan. Make sure your resume is error-free! Even one seemingly minor grammar or spelling mistake gives an employer reason to toss your resume in the trash. Legal Authority employs professionals who can ensure that your resume is concise, accurate, and attention-grabbing so it will get the attention it deserves. MORE
Article Type: Get on Track
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Your cover letter
Employers do read the cover letter, don't they? Well, yes, but briefly. Since employers only spend about a minute looking over all application materials and most of that time is spent on the resume, an employer will probably only spend 10 to 20 seconds reading your letter. Make it succinct. This is your chance to quickly inject some of your personality into your application package. After reading your cover letter, an employer should feel that he or she knows you a little better. This is also your chance to demonstrate the writing ability you honed in law school or through years of writing briefs. Just keep one thing in mind: The cover letter is a brief supplement to your resume. It is not the main attraction. Also, when employers spend so little time reading the cover letter, it is not worth it to customize a letter to each firm or company. Instead, make sure your cover letter focuses on your best assets. Essentially, your letter should serve as a short introduction that lets the employer know who you are, what you can do, and how to reach you. MORE
Article Type: Get on Track
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Interview Tips
Congratulations! You've crafted a flawless resume and cover letter that have garnered the attention of the hiring committee, and you've been called in for an interview. Don't rest on your laurels just yet, though. You still have a lot of work to do. The first step? Preparing for the interview. MORE
Article Type: Get on Track
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State of the market report
Now that it's 2008, it's not a day too soon for attorneys who want to make a move or move up in their career to act now. Most attorneys put off looking for work towards the end of the year because they are preoccupied with the holidays, vacationing, or waiting to complete the year at their current firm, company, or organization. The end of the year, however, is the best time for an attorney to begin a job search. The attorney ready to move fast will benefit from other attorneys who attend to other matters into the New Year. Attorneys are wise to make use of the typically inactive holiday season to compile resumes, cover letters, writing samples, and other important documents. However, candidates who choose to focus the end of the year with family and functions regarding their current positions still can make good use of the winter season to move forward with their careers, granted that they act right away. But what's more important for the New Year is what candidates have to expect. Being prepared ahead of time is a good thing, but it's better to be prepared with respects to the forecast of the legal market. For 2008, associates practicing in the areas of corporate, IP, tax, and labor/employment law will find that their services are in demand, while bankruptcy and real estate attorneys might find it challenging for placement due to the lack of activity in their respective markets. MORE
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25 reasons to use Legal Authority and 25 reasons NOT to use Legal Authority
Weighing your options about your career search?
Here are two comprehensive lists to help you decide whether or not Legal Authority can benefit you MORE
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Law Firm Life
Legal Authority Gets More Attorneys Jobs Inside Law Firms Than Any Other Source. We Can Get You Your Next Law Firm Job. MORE
Article Type: Your Options
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