tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152715287192963411.post3970775996963050983..comments2023-09-08T07:39:05.856-04:00Comments on Vicki Voisin - The Paralegal Mentor with Paralegal Career Strategies: No Experience = No Job? 5 Things You Must Do NOW!Paralegal Mentorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08327049706431074826noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5152715287192963411.post-7177642633088457672011-09-16T20:32:53.331-04:002011-09-16T20:32:53.331-04:00Let me add a couple of things, Vicki-
1. Leave off...Let me add a couple of things, Vicki-<br />1. Leave off that "Objective" thing. It's a given-you want a legal job! Hello?! Anything else is just looking stuffed and self-serving. Just don't. <br />2. Highlight real SKILLS-if you are a whiz with Excel-say so. Financial law firms need people who can handle spreadsheets. Can you speak another language fluently? Now's the time! Toot that horn. <br />3. Be completely unafraid to look somebody in the eye and say "Look-I know school didn't teach me everything-but I'm willing to learn whatever it is that you have to teach me." The LAST thing somebody wants to do is hire a know-it-all. Just because you got good grades in class does not mean you know enough to handle a law office-it does mean that you have a good base for learning HOW to handle one! Know the difference. <br />4. Be willing to jump in and make mistakes. Again. For those of us starting a new career, this is rough. We've already had our share of "road rash" and didn't like it the first time-and now we have to do it again?! I'm afraid that's the truth. Just keep a goodly supply of the bandages, liniments, and bath salts plus dignity splits for the old pride. <br /><br />Fasten your seat belts, boys and girls. It's going to be a bumpy flight!Equus Spirithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17078470443654380255noreply@blogger.com