During a job search, when should you give out references?
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A Cover Letter is Considered to Be an Important Asset While Applying for a Paralegal Job
When it comes to hiring legal professionals, most law firm hiring managers are very meticulous; therefore, a...
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When is the right time to make a lateral move?
Question: I am a third-year associate with a large law firm. I like what I do here, and I see no reason to...
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Should you accept an on the spot offer?
Question: I am scheduled to interview for the final time with a firm that I really like. I think they...
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How to chose the right path in a Legal Career
Unless you are an entrepreneur with funding and other resources available to you (including risk management)...
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A lot goes into researching and networking until you find that right Job
Perhaps your firm is downsizing; perhaps you have some ethical concerns regarding company activity; perhaps...
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"No comments" the normal terminology while facing media by lawyers
As the role of public communications takes on added significance in litigation, attorneys and their clients...
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November 19 2007 Legal Blog Roundup
With Thanksgiving a few days away, I've decided to be a little controversial this week and direct your...
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The Inner Game of Job Seeking
Conquer your emotions. Job seeking is one of the most difficult emotional experiences adults face. The older...
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When the ''Court of Public Opinion'' Factors into Legal Strategies
Litigation communications have evolved into an essential utility for attorneys who recognize that their...
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Is taking six months off a good idea before resuming a job search?
Question: I am now in Manhattan but have always known I would ultimately relocate to the South. Now that...
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Job-Interview Warning Signs: Is This Job a Bust?
Getting an interview for a seemingly excellent job is a big step in anyone's job search. No matter how good or...
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Top Five Tips for Traveling to a Job Interview
It's always a pleasure to be called in for a job interview; after all, that is the point of any job search. So...
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How to Refine and Revamp Your Job Search
Whether you recently graduated or it's just time to move on, a strategic and well-planned job search is the...
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June 4 2007 Legal Blog Roundup
Hi, folks. It's almost the middle of 2007 and time to start planning for 2008. The Internet is here to stay...
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Is voluntary disclosure during an interview a good idea?
Question: I am a third-year litigation associate in a mid-size law firm and was recently told that I should...
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The Best Way to Prepare for a Job Search and Interviews
Several years ago, when I was looking for a position in Los Angeles, I interviewed with numerous law firms. ...
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Nachman & Associates, PC
Since its inception in 1993, Nachman & Associates, PC, has made it one of its goals to not only assist clients...
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How to evaluate if the offer is good?
Question: I need your help with how to best negotiate an offer I have. I am a third-year corporate associate...
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Avoid the Dangers of Getting Jobs Through Friends and Family
''Men are more ready to repay an injury than a benefit, because gratitude is a burden and revenge a...
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The Life and Career of Richard Costigan of Manatt, Phelps & Phillips Rose to the Challenge as One of Governor Schwarzenegger's Top Aides
When Richard Costigan graduated from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University in Alabama in 1991, he...
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The Power of Gratitude: Getting and Keeping a Job by Being Thankful
Many people who order their lives rightly in all other ways are kept in poverty by their lack of gratitude....
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Shopping Strategies for Serious Bargain Hunters
The average consumer will spend a tidy sum this season - anywhere from $800 to $1,125 - to win the affections...
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How to draft the best resume and covering letter to get the job
When preparing cover letters and resumes for a job search mailing, you should never consider submitting two of...
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How LeHocky got a job in a legal firm through LexisNexis
Mark LeHocky, the current Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary of Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream Holdings,...
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Kay Fletcher: Assistant Dean for Career Services at Texas Tech University School of Law, Lubbock, TX
Kay Fletcher knows a thing or two about law. Prior to her current job as Assistant Dean for career services at...
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Tackling the tough job of being interviewed and the final 5 tips.
Frankly, I'm happy not to be in the market for my first job.
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Holiday time is the best time for job hunting
During a job search, experience suggests that only the retail or other special sectors of the job market have...
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Paralegal Schools and Where to Find Them
Although accredited degrees are not required to obtain a paralegal certificate, many professionals agree the...
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