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The Paralegal Professional ESSENTIALS, 2/eBy Cheeseman and Goldman
PRENTICE HALL ©2008 Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
PA 101: Unit 4 Lecture 2:
•Lecture/Seminar schedule for week 5:•Thursday (May 19th)—will have
class at regular time and will review for midterm exam.
•No class on Tuesday (May 24th)
•Questions?
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Questions on Pleadings?
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How to stand out from the crowd:
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Understanding yourself What am I doing in my present (or past) position that
brings me the most satisfaction? What do I most enjoy doing? What are my most significant accomplishments? Would I rather work with paper or people problems? Do I like to give great attention to detail, or am I a “free
spirit”? Would I rather work 9 to 5 or make my own hours? What are my best and worst personal qualities? What makes me different or special from everyone
else? Do I enjoy taking responsibility for my actions or would
I rather let someone else take the risk? What are my long-term and short-term career goals?
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Resume StylesCHRONOLOGICAL Positions listed in reverse chronological order Highlights accomplishments within each position Easy to read Reader can quickly evaluate past experience Most familiar resume to employer
FUNCTIONAL Accomplishment oriented Best style to use when changing specialty or fields Downplays past experience Hides gaps in employment and job hopping
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Resume Do’s Be Accurate Limit your resume to one page Bold or CAPITALIZE words you want
to emphasize Use Action works to tell what you did
and how well you did it Keep sentences short and easy to
read Use jargon of the profession as much
as possible
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Resume Do’s Place strongest statements at top and
work down from there Use correct grammar, spelling and
punctuation Use good quality paper in a
conservative color Place your name at the top center of the
resume in bold capital letters. Make sure that your phone number is on
the resume. Include two phone numbers only: home, work, or a cell phone.
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Resume Do’s Continued List your education in reverse chronological
order. Include your degree or certificate and the date earned. If you have little job experience, include a list of the courses you have taken.
In the work experience section, start with your most recent position and work backward through past 10 years.
Illustrate your career/job accomplishments (e.g., “Reorganized company’s entire filing system”). For a chronological resume, describe what you have done in a bulleted list of five items or less.
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Resume Do’s Continued Send your resume to the hiring
authority. Be organized and concise. List computers skills, including software
packages that you have used. List any foreign languages you speak
and read fluently. Follow up by phone, letter, or fax--you
may be the only person who does. Use spell check, but have two other
people review your resume
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Resume Don’ts Use non-reverse chronological order Write a resume longer than two pages
Put “resume” on your resume. It is like writing “book” on a book
Use abbreviations Include personal information such as
height, weight, or age
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Resume Don’ts
List the names of your present or past supervisors, their addresses and phone numbers. These may be included separately on your reference sheet
Include your reasons for leaving a previous job Use the word “I” anywhere Send out a resume with typing, grammatical,
spelling errors, smudged or poorly reproduced Include typing skills unless you really want to type.
But do include computer skills Attach writing samples List high school activities or honors. College
honors may be included if they are recent. Use brightly colored paper. It is best to use white,
off-white, or light gray paper
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Resume Don’ts List religious, political, or fraternal
organizations. It is better to describe them as “community-based” organizations
Include salaries past, present or desired, even if the advertisement asks you to do so.
Include your photograph List the names of your references.
References should be on a separate sheet, to be given to the employer at the time of the interview
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ReferencesUSE Former Bosses, Supervisors or Co-workers People who have worked with you in a
volunteer capacityDO NOT USE Friends Relatives Rabbis, Ministers or PriestsHELPFUL HINTS Use the same paper as for your resume Use same heading as on your resume
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Writing Samples Should be no more that 2-3 pages If using school work, retype eliminating grade and
corrections Copy onto the same paper as the resume The employers wants to see if you can put
sentences together and use correct English May use:
School work Articles Short Stories Documents from work
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Chronological Resume
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The Heading Name (bold, in capital letters) Address [street (with no abbreviations), apartment
number, city, state and zip code] Home telephone number, including area code Optional: business, cell or message number,
including the area code -- Limit telephone numbers listed to two.
E-mail Address
JANE DOE53 South High Street, #2
Any Town, CA 90000(555) 555-1111-home (555) 555-2332-cell
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Education Reverse Chronological Order Place Paralegal Education first If College graduation is awhile ago,
eliminate date Only include schools where you received a
degree Don't include city or state if mentioned in
school's name Three ways of listing
List Date firstList Degree or Certificate firstList School first
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Skills and Abilities/Highlights of Qualifications
Include the following in this section if not found in any other part of the resume
Legal skills learned at school Computer skills Language fluency Personal qualities
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EXAMPLES OF SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Background skills include supervision, administration, organization; verbal and written communication; decision making and problem solving; evaluating, interviewing, analysis, and organization of data; editing and proofreading.
Legal experience includes knowledge of basic legal concepts, procedures, and sources of legal research.
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Professional Experience/Work History…or
Use reverse chronological order Go back only 10 years
List 3-5 tasks or accomplishmentsUse Numbers whenever possible
Mention instances when you haveIncreased profitsDecreased costs
List in one of two waysEmployer, job title, date of employmentJob Title, employer, date of employment
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Other Activities & Interests
Professional Associations & Affiliations Volunteer Experience Interesting Hobbies Relevant Volunteer Work Professional License Or Credentials Include National Or Statewide Umbrella
Organizations Such As: NFPA NALA
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The Functional Resume
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Functional Resume Format Highlights your basic areas of ability and
potential Organizes information in a particular career
target direction Plays down gaps or inconsistencies in past
work history If changing careers, entering or re-entering
job market, this resume format will allow you to include non-paying & community activities.
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Functional Category Questions
Writing abilities What documents have you drafted or prepared? Have you written any brochures, booklets or pamphlets? Have you corresponded with clients or customers?
Administrative skills Have you delegated responsibilities? Have you had responsibility for company funds? Do you work with attention to detail?
Organizational abilities Have you ever established a group? Are you in charge of a particular division in your company? Have you designed or modified office systems? Have you arranged for a large project to be completed? Have you set up a fund-raiser for a non-profit group?
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Cover Letter:
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Cover Letter Checklist-Do’s
Write a separate cover letter for each position you are seeking, tailoring it to the specific job description.
Use the same paper as your resume, with matching envelopes.
Direct your letter to the hiring authority. Ask the law firm receptionist to whom you should send your resume. Be sure to get the correct job title and name spelling.
Make sure the letter is grammatically correct with no typos. It should be direct, concise and meaningful.
State that you are enclosing your resume.
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Cover Letter Checklist-Do’s Continued
Remember that the first lines in the letter are vital and should appeal to the potential employer’s interest.
Briefly state one or two key contributions you can make; or emphasize one or two specific qualifications that fit the employer’s major requisites.
Request a personal interview. Type your phone number under the signature
line, even though it appears on your resume. Mention that you are currently employed if this is
the case. This will give you a boost with the potential employer. Remember the old saying that “It’s easier to get a job when you’ve got a job.”
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Cover Letter Don’ts Cut out the ad and attach it to the letter. Use clichéd, hackneyed or silly phrases. Do not boast or use vulgar language. This could get you the wrong kind of attention. Refer to yourself in the third person, i.e. “he” or “she”. Try to give employer the impression that they cannot live without
you. Be too aggressive, use pressure or hard-sell techniques. Use your present employer’s stationery. Sign your job title. Use “cute” techniques, such as writing the cover letter in the form of
a pleading. Discuss salary, except for acknowledging that you would like to
discuss your salary history during the interview. Say you are “certified” if you are “certificated.”
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Networking:
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Get Organized
Set Up a Weekly Plan Set up a Daily Plan Keep track of all correspondence Follow through (no one else will)
Thank you notesPhone Calls
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Set your Goals Short-term goals: Positive daily activities which help
support successful attainment of long-term goals Write a targeted resume Contact an acquaintance for an informational interview Get twenty minutes of exercise
Long-term goals: lasting outcome of short-term effects My resume yielded four job interviews My information interview lead to a job offer My daily exercise made me look and feel fit and healthy
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Job Opportunity Analysis SALARY-How much do you expect to be paid? How
often do you expect raises or bonuses? BENEFITS-What level of benefits are you interested in?
Are you will to take fewer benefits if the salary is right? DUTIES- What level of duties do you want? What kind
of variety? Do you want experience that will help you advance?
ADVANCEMENT-What level of advancement do you want to achieve? How important is it to advance?
RESPONSIBILITY-How much responsibility do you want? How important is it that responsibility increases?
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Job Opportunity Analysis Continued
FIRM OR CORPORATE CULTURE- What would match with your personality? Would you prefer to work in a small or large environment, law firm or corporation?
ATTORNEY ATTITUDES TOWARD PARALEGAL UTILIZATION-Are you looking for organizations with strong utilization of paralegals? Do you want to be a trailblazer?
WORK CATEGORIES-What practice areas interest you? Do you plan to specialize?
LOCATION-How important is the physical location? Is paid parking available?
JOB SETTING—Are you looking for conservative or modern settings? Is it important to have a private office?
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Networking Opportunities
Join Paralegal And Civic Organizations Attend Seminars And Workshops Attend Legal Conferences & Conventions Maintain Contact With Classmates And Former
Employers/Employees Conduct Informational Interviews Tell Everyone You Know About Your Career Plans Find A Mentor Don't Forget To Look For Work With The
Government Volunteer At A Local Legal Clinic Or Government
Agency
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How People Find Jobs
70% - Personal Contacts 15% - Placement Agencies 10% - Direct Mail 5% - Published Openings
Put maximum effort and time into areas of greatest payoff!
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How Companies Find Applicants
INTERNAL JOB POSTINGS Knowing someone in a company who could bring you a job
posting, going to the company and looking at the postings or calling the human resources office for current openings.
EMPLOYEE REFERRAL Many companies have a formal referral program which
encourages employees to refer qualified acquaintances for employment.
PROFESSIONAL/TRADE ASSOCIATIONS Companies will list their openings with professional associations
who distribute the opportunities through meetings, newsletters or hotlines.
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How Companies Find ApplicantsContinued
LOCAL COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIESCompanies will often list openings at local
school career centers and alumni associations
ADVERTISINGMost companies use a small percentage of
their budget on advertising. This is the last resort to finding qualified
candidates.
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Sources of Information Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory Other Law Firm Directories Standard And Poor Register Of Directors,
Etc. Corporate Law Department Resources Local Yellow Pages Legal Aid Organization Directories Reader's Guide To Periodical Literature
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Sources of Information Continued
Government Employment Resource Material
Local Business Directories Professional Associations Guides Local Newspaper Want Ads Trade Journal Help Wanted Section Legal Periodicals/Publications Legal Placement Agencies The Internet
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Interview
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Reasons for Interview Failure Poor or inappropriate personal appearance Passive or indifferent attitude Lack of maturity, tact, vitality—ill mannered No knowledge about organization or position
offered Lack of career planning—indecision Insincerity about interview—just shopping around Lack of eye contact Evasive or hedging answers to questions Late for the interview Limp, fishy handshake
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Reasons for Interview FailureContinued
Suspicious resume or application Poor expression, diction or grammar Overbearing, over aggressive or conceited Asked no questions about job or organization Lack of confidence and poise Over-emphasis on money Condemnation of past employers Unwillingness to relocate Reluctance to begin in open position Wants a position only for a short time
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The Paralegal Professional ESSENTIALS, 2/eBy Cheeseman and Goldman
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The Interview PRE-INTERVIEW
PREPARATIONKnow yourselfLearn about the
companyDress for SuccessBring:ResumeReferencesWriting SamplesPortfolio (optional)
THE INTERVIEW Arrive Early Relax Fill Out Application Absorb Firm Atmosphere Shake Hands Opening
Small Talk Development
Job Description Your Sales Presentation "Why Should I Hire You?"
Salary Negotiations
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The InterviewContinued
CLOSINGSummarizing wrap-upNext stepShake hands
FOLLOW-UPEvaluationThank you note (not more than 48 hours after
interview)
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Information Needed for the Interview
When called for an interview by a law firm or corporation, be sure to get all of the following information:
Name of company or firm Address Room, suite or floor number City Phone number Name of person(s) (and their titles) Write the names phonetically to be sure of the
pronunciation Time of the interview Directions and where to park (if applicable)
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Interview Rehearsal Checklist
DO Think about what you will wear Practice positive answers about your past
employer even if you were fired or forced to quit
Practice establishing eye contact Practice a firm handshake with family
members and friends Time your trip to the interview location,
allowing for traffic and parking Review questions you will ask the employer
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Interview Rehearsal ChecklistContinued
DO NOT Decide you do not need to interview Assume you know all about the job Adopt a passive or indifferent attitude Have a know-it-all attitude Embarrass the interviewer by saying
something out of line or off color
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Best Foot Forward
SUITS & DRESSESMEN Single-breasted suits won’t go out of style
with medium width lapelsCOLOR
○ Dark colors indicate more authority○ Navy, charcoal, gray or dark brown○ Pin stripe or subtle plaid
FABRIC○ 100% wool is best
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Best Foot ForwardWOMEN Skirt length
not too short or too longbest round knee lengthLength depends of suite style and your
taste
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Best Foot ForwardOTHER HELPFUL HINTS Minimize accessories. Cover tattoos or multiple piercings. Shower before the interview-you want to as fresh
as possible Nails should be short and clean--Treat yourself to
a manicure Press and clean clothes
○ Don’t dry clean too often--it could eventually ruin the fabric Polish shoes, especially the backs Carry breath mints Don’t wear perfume or aftershave
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Body LanguageGREETING - THE HANDSHAKE Clean Hands Warm, not sweaty Firm Grip Initiate it Shake before and after Interview
WALKING AND TAKING SEAT Walk slowly, deliberately and tall when entering room Wait until seat is offered or ask where you should sit Do not encroach on other's space
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Body Language Maintain good eye contact May look away of thinking Smile Frequently Do Not Frown Do not use false smile Nod head slowly to show you are listening Do not fold or cross arms Do not fidget, play with things such as paperclips
or things on desk or table
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Common and Difficult Questions Tell Me A Little About Yourself?
What Are Your Weaknesses?
Why Are You Changing Careers/Specialties?
What Are Your Career Goals? Why Did You Leave Your Last Job?
Why Do You Want To Work Here?
Why Are There Gaps In Your Employment History?
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Common and Difficult Questions Continued
Why Have You Had So Many Jobs?
Why Are There Gaps In Your Employment History?
You Are Under/Over Qualified. If We Asked Your Former Boss About You, What
Would He/She Say?
How Would You Work Under A Stressful Situation? (What Would You Do If....?)
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Some Illegal Questions How Old Are You?
What Is Your Marital Status?
How Many Children Do You Have?
Where Do You Live?
What Is Your National Origin?
Tell Me About Your Home Life.
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How to Answer Illegal Questions
Three possible ways to answer illegal questions
Answer Truthfully If You Feel Comfortable In Doing So.
Try To Figure Out Why The Question Is Being Asked - Then Answer With A Question— "If What You Are Asking Me...?"
“Everything In My Home Life Is Supportive Of My Being Here.
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Interview Dos Dress conservatively, neatly and carefully Plan to arrive at least ten minutes early Announce yourself properly to the receptionist or
secretary by stating your name and the name of the person you will be seeing
Complete application forms neatly, completely and quickly
Have a good, firm handshake Sit up straight Look the interviewer in the eye Make sure the interviewer knows your name, its
pronunciation and the job you are applying for
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Interview Do’s-Continued
Ask if the interviewer has your resume. If not, supply another copy
Use positive responses to break the ice Be prepared to overcome negative responses Be prepared to answer typical, difficult and illegal
questions Be positive and assertive Conduct yourself as if you are determined to get
the job. Sell yourself Ask for the next interview Shake hands firmly at the end of the interview.
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Interview Don’t’s Wear heavy makeup, exaggerated hair or
clothing styles, or cologne or perfume Be late; there is no excuse for this! Drink coffee, water or eat anything.
Politely refuse if offered Chew gum Smoke even if offered a cigarette Be overly aggressive, boastful, flippant or
boisterous Be meek or mild
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Interview Don’ts-Continued
Be negative about your previous or present employer
Answer only with a “yes” or “no” Be a “motor mouth” Use incorrect English or offensive language Ask about salary, vacation or retirement until the
interviewer indicates that it is acceptable to do so Attempt to prolong the interview after the
interviewer concludes Start adding new thoughts or qualifications as you
are walking toward the door
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Follow Up
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Follow up and Thank You LettersImmediately After The Interview, Evaluate The
Results And Send Thank You Letter
Thank You Letter Send One Within 24 Hours After Interview Type It On Same Paper As Resume Send A Letter To Everyone Who Interviewed You Make Sure Name And Title Are Spelled Correctly Tell The Company That You Want The Position, If You Do Don't Forget To Furnish Additional Information Let The Company Know If You Do Not Want The Job Send A Thank You Letter Even If You Do Not Want The Job.
You Never Know When Politeness Will Pay Off At End Of Letter, Let Them Know You Will Call, If
Appropriate
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Salary Negotiations
Be Prepared With Current Salary Survey Let The Interviewer Bring
Know Your Bottom Line Try To Throw Dollar Amount Back To Interviewer Always Give A Salary Range Be Prepared To Take Less Than The Bottom Of
Your Range If Salary Offered Is Too Low, Ask For 3 Month
Salary Review Don't Forget To Ask For And Add In 'Perks'
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Unit 4 Unit 4: Civil Litigation and Legal
Documents:› In this unit you will read about the U.S.
Court System: Cheeseman & Goldman - chapter 7.
› Discuss what you have learned on the Discussion Board.
› Attend lectures 1 and 2 to further explore the concepts in this unit.
› Take a short test. All assignments are due by 11:59
p.m. ET on Tuesday.
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References:
Wagner, Andrea, “How to Land Your First Paralegal Job” 5/E Publisher: Prentice Hall