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We are pleased to announce the first
edition of our e-Newsletter devoted to informing you
about trends in legal employment, interviewing, and
job growth. Our goal is to provide you with useful information
and to create an on-line community for sharing ideas
and best practices.
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Interviewing for Results
By Marcus
Ollig
Interviewing is an important skill under any circumstances.
In a growing economy it can mean the difference between
landing the "right job" versus just the "next job",
or help determine the salary and perks you might be
offered. In a down economy where there is increased
competition for each position, it means the difference
between getting the offer and losing out to a competitor.
The current economic contraction is creating a much
more competitive environment for job seekers. Since
most of us are not professional interviewers and actually
have limited experience interviewing for jobs, the entire
process can seem intimidating. How can we improve on
this important skill? While there is no substitute for
a professional recruiter in assisting you with your
career options and interviewing savvy, this article
will attempt to provide guidance for everyone in their
next interview — the seasoned veteran or the rookie
on their first interview. After reading it, I hope you
find useful information that can build both confidence
for the interview as well as skill in negotiating this
important part of your career search.
Start by recognizing that you and your potential employer
have the same goal in mind: Both of you are trying to
determine whether or not the position to which you are
applying is a good fit for you and for them. Only by
matching your needs as well as theirs can a successful
long-term relationship ensue.
Despite the different tactics used, all employers are
searching for the same answers in interviews. They seek
to learn if an applicant has the required knowledge,
skills, attitude, and personality to contribute and
fit into the company culture and that the reverse is
also true.
Read
the Full Article and learn details about these tips, behavior
based interviewing, and get the do's and don'ts.
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Notes to Interviewers Should Go Beyond A Simple Thank You
From
Wall Street Journal
Originally published February 5, 2008, Page B1
A thoughtful follow-up carries as much clout as a coverletter, many experts say. Nearly nine out of 10 senior executives consider a written thank you influential in evaluating candidates, according to a 2007 survey of
150 respondents by Accountemps, a professional staffing service.
Your post-interview correspondence should
deliver a sales pitch far more compelling
than a simple thanks. "Put a spin on
it that acts in your favor," recommends
Kate Wendleton, president of the Five O'Clock
Club, a career-counseling network in New
York.
"An effective thank-you letter should
hit every one of an employer's hot buttons,"
concurs Wendy Enelow, an author, trainer
and career consultant in Coleman Falls,
Va.
You can hit those buttons by linking your
skills to solving specific workplace problems
that you learned about during interviews.
Read the Full
Article.
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FOR
PARALEGALS–
April 16, 2009
9:00AM–4:30PM
Lorman Seminar: Judgment Enforcement
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or call (866) 352-9539.
FOR ATTORNEYS–
April 2, 2009
7:30AM–9:00AM
CBA Meeting
Denver Athletic Club
1325 Glenarm Place
Denver
For more details visit www.cobar.com.
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