Goals Accomplished! By Linda S. Jevahirian, President, Legal Search & Management, Inc. This article was printed in The Michigan Paralegal summer 2021 issue. A career is not a static event. It is a journey through goals that evolve over time. Like any other time-impacted event it can become static if Read more…
You have about 5 seconds and the first three-quarters of your resume to make it or break it. You should never, ever … Make spelling or grammatical errors. Don’t rely on spell check to do the job for you. It isn’t perfect. Change verb tense in one job description. Use Read more…
These questions about resume writing came up when I spoke about Career Advancement at the Detroit Chapter of Women in eDiscovery. How many jobs should be included? There is no right or wrong answer. Your resume should establish your qualifications for the specific job you are applying for. The extent Read more…
Employers are overwhelmed with the number of resumes they receive. It is an arduous task to determine which candidates have the most to offer if they do not highlight specific items. If you want to be selected, include information that demonstrates a commitment to the profession. Consider the following critical Read more…
Believe it or not, I get resumes that . . . Are sent directly from phones and signed, “Sorry if there are mistakes in this email, I am sending it from my phone and I’m all thumbs.” Isn’t that how you text – with your thumbs? Are form framed in Read more…