Published in Michigan Lawyers Weekly January 2011 Finding a paralegal position is a challenge whether you are a new graduate or a seasoned professional. Entry level positions are hard to locate because they remain largely unadvertised. Experienced paralegals ‘click and 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 Read more…
Where do jobs come from? Who creates them, and how do they get filled Understanding how positions evolve can be helpful if you are positioning yourself for new opportunities. Employers hire people for a variety of reasons. The workload increases. Read more…
“I don’t want a low paying job. Should I take just anything because of my lack of experience? My teens get what they are offering. I am ** years old with a college degree! I am going to set some standards and 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 Read more…
Being the junkie I am about achievement and change management, I loved Brian Francis’ presentation “Persevering and Prospering in Difficult Economic Times” at the State Bar of Michigan Annual Day of Education. I can’t agree more with his recommendations for 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 Read more…
One of the unique aspects of the legal profession is that it encompasses so many different areas of knowledge. The overlap creates some interesting opportunities for entering the field, as well as transitioning out of traditional positions. Getting your foot Read more…
When was the last time you had a great idea that could move your career forward or make your business more profitable – but no one would listen? What if you proposed the idea as a ‘problem-solution’ in the form of a Read more…