Do’s And Don’ts Of Having Your Own Newsletter Having your own network newsletter is a concept that matured in the late 80’s, but today is now an accepted and established format that pays rich dividends and reduces dependency on other media for getting your messages and information across. Creating a newsletter is akin to having your own personal media, through which you can convey your own personal news. (15 views)
Does Your Business Card Really Mean Business? It's a ritual that happens millions of times a day, in millions of places - in airports, restaurants, hotels, shops, warehouses and street corners around the world. Two or more business people or professionals meet, talk, and then exchange cards. For networkers it's almost always the essence of their first contact with a new acquaintance. (71 views)
Using Networking Tools To Find A New Job The jobless rate in America continues to be a serious cause for concern amongst the youth and others who are desperately seeking jobs. Each day's newspapers announce new layoffs at major corporations and small companies alike. There seem to be more people looking for jobs than at any time in our memory. (10 views)
Some Types Of Professional Networking Groups In recent year’s specific groups, clubs, and associations have been formed for the express purpose of helping their members’ network with each other. Some of the groups have been formed to develop networks of business contacts. Others exist as self-help groups or support groups using networking techniques to accomplish their goals. Still others meet in a structured way... (366 views)
Trade Shows Are Big Business And A Great Place To Network Trade shows are big business and simply great for networking. Reports that trade shows are the fastest growing segment of today's marketing mix. (24 views)
Powering Your Networking Through Reading A great ad campaign of several years ago was based on the headline "Send Me A Man Who Reads." The campaign extolled the virtues of reading. As with the famous Wall Street Journal ads, the campaign suggested that reading, and particularly reading the right things, was a golden road to success and happiness. The campaign was sponsored by an internationally renowned paper... (2 views)
The Right Way To Use Your Social Network Purposefully Your determination to have a network has worked. You have got a network in place. What are you going to do with it? Do you know how to use it purposefully and that you can milk it to its utmost potential and advantage. It is seen that whilst people, with the initial drive and passion to develop networks manage to do so they are not very tactical when it comes to the best... (12 views)
Categorizing the Knots In Your Network Net What is the literal meaning of network? It is the intersecting of horizontal and vertical lines to form a net – so as is apparent by the name, your network is like a net. Imagine it being woven and held together by a series of interconnecting knots. Each knot represents a person you can call on and use to help gain success. Most of the people (knots) will play minor... (16 views)
Faith-Based Networking In Places Of Worship Places of worship are great places for building networks, be it a church, a temple, a mosque or any other belief-based house of worship. These are places where you will not only meet your old friends, but are likely to meet new people, every time you go there. Religion is an authoritative unifying force – the congregation at any religious ceremony or service feels a bond... (35 views)
Paradigms of Paralegal Resumes and Paralegal Job Search The truly prepared paralegal about to engage in the effective paralegal job search will have the ability to "stylize" resumes. This is nothing more than taking a basic resume, which should be saved on a diskette, and making adjustments so that a differently targeted resume can be produced within a day. (295 views)
Different Guidelines for Preparing an Effective Resume Certainly there is room for individual style; distinctive resumes that have a special flare are highly desirable within limits of acceptability. However, there is a quick-moving, to-the-point quality about all effective resumes, which is forced upon us by the One-Page Rule. The One-Page Rule, which grows logically from the 30-Second Rule, is simply, "Keep the resume from... (39 views)
Get to Know the Parts of Paralegal Resume In this article we will explore the various parts of a resume: Education, Professional or Work Experience, Skill Assessment Sections (Profiles and Objectives), Special/Technical sections. While these do not cover all possible titles you might assign to parts of your paralegal resume, they do cover the territory in terms of topics. (122 views)
Potential Problems While Drafting a Paralegal Resume If you have potential problems in your background, such as gaps or jobs that you do not wish to draw attention to, then grapple with these issues in the "hard chronology." Each should be dealt with independently so that different approaches can be utilized. Some choose to avoid explanation. This approach lets the interviewer "discover" the gap or other problem. Some choose... (50 views)
Networking: Not Just Through Computers Ray Wells has been networking all of his working life. As a young and struggling architect he appreciated the need for a wide circle of acquaintances. It enabled him to expand the opportunities for contacts that would lead to assignments. (2 views)
Be Technical with High Tech Networking Don Crescimanno started as a salesperson in the computer business in 1966 when, in Don's words, "computers were doing only very boring stuff - payrolls, taxes, massive inventories and scientific projects." (60 views)
Postcards from Kathmandu Ray Jutkins is an unusual and exciting speaker, seminar leader writer and ad man. But most important of all, he is a great networker. (8 views)
Take the Elevator to Success Ed Bobrow's company specializes in marketing and marketing management to such clients as Honeywell, Dow Corning, Gillette and Norelco. (3 views)
Long-lasting Networking Techniques In the beginning, a young child, Kim Hill, was diagnosed with leukemia. Her father, Fred, a former All-American at Southern Cal and a professional football player with the Philadelphia Eagles, was devastated but found great consolation with immediate help from his neighbors and teammates. (13 views)
The Elevator to Success Ed Bobrow's company specializes in marketing and marketing management to such clients as Honeywell, Dow Corning, Gillette and Norelco. Additionally, Ed is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at New York University. He lectures extensively to businesses, trade associations and universities. He has written 5 books and over 100 articles on sales and marketing. (3 views)
High Tech Networking Don Crescimanno started as a salesperson in the computer business in 1966 when, in Don's words, "computers were doing only very boring stuff - payrolls, taxes, massive inventories and scientific projects." (9 views)
Role models of Women entrepreneurship One of the earliest forms of networking was the "good old boys" network, characterized by a well-to-do gentleman sitting in a leather covered chair in the library of his private club, smoking a cigar and reading the Wall Street Journal. (17 views)
Alternative Careers in Law If You Can't Attend Law School If you want a career in law and can't attend law school, you can investigate the options available to paralegal professionals. Paralegals perform skilled legal services (some of which traditionally had been performed only by attorneys) under the supervision of lawyers. They interview clients, analyze documents, investigate, do legal research, prepare letters and other... (1181 views)
Various paradigms of resumes with important guidelines! The truly prepared paralegal about to engage in the effective paralegal job search will have the ability to "stylize" resumes. This is nothing more than taking a basic resume, which should be saved on a diskette, and making adjustments so that a differently targeted resume can be produced within a day. (48 views)
Guidelines for Developing Effective Paralegal Resume Laser printing is equally acceptable, and if you have access to a computer, you may find this process will provide many options, particularly if you want to revise or change details for various employers. You also have the advantage of choosing different sizes of lettering or boldface and italics for emphasis. (105 views)
Questioning session During the Interview Remember that you have already begun the interview, so let the interviewer set the pace and begin the serious questioning. Below is a list of questions you may be asked, so be prepared to answer them. As you review this list, you will notice that some of these questions are broad and general. It is your job to answer them as specifically as you can, relating your answers... (60 views)
Professional Resume Format for Paralegals The above items are the only ones that you are required to provide by law. This information should be included at the top of your resume where it will be readily seen. (1152 views)
Essentials of Producing an Effective Paralegal Resume A resume is a word portrait, your professional profile, the profile that you want to show a prospective employer. It is not a complete picture, but it does include the highlights from your background, training, and experience that you wish to emphasize. Remember, you are in control of the words on paper, and how you shape your resume can help an employer focus on the areas... (126 views)
Advice from Paralegals There are some Questions on Sensitive Issues where it is necessary to get Advice from Paralegals.Some questions regarding joining new job may be delicate, and they deserve special consideration. The suggested responses are from experienced paralegals. (58 views)
Paralegal: Stepping Stone to Other Careers As you begin your career as a paralegal, you will probably not be interested in seeing how your training can prepare you for jobs and careers outside the legal field. Sometime later, however, you might find such information useful. It is very helpful therefore, to consider these options as your career progresses, even from the beginning. For you will realize that your... (3580 views)
Future as a Paralegal There are many careers involving money and banking, which include importing, exporting, and stock brokerage. These fields may require credentials or particular qualifications. (79 views)