Murder Meals Business

Both Feet on the Ground: Creating your resume is often tedious, but it is an extremely important part of the process since it is the first impression most employers will have to remember you by. Generalize or specialize your interests and skills as necessary. You have to find a way to make your resume fit the job for which you are applying. You might want to have a few different copies of your resume, based on the different fields of law for which you are applying.

The First Rung: Use every opportunity as a stepping block. Do not turn down a job because it does not pay enough or if it is not in your field of expertise. Creating connections is half the process. Getting your foot in the door is the most important part of the process. The people you get in contact with in any unpaid internship or even temporary position will be able to evaluate your performance and advise you. They might even be able to offer you a paralegal staffing position in a few months’ time, or suggest you as a candidate for someone else. Networking is key.

Hang on Tight: Rejection can be earth shattering to your confidence, but do not lose faith, stay in the game. Always send Thank You letters after an interview, even if they tell you they cannot offer you the position. If you are the second choice for a position, and either a) the first choice does not work out or b) a second position opens up, you want to leave them with a good impression because you want to be their next call. No matter what, observe formalities, remain polite, and keep trying.

Climbing up: Remember that your career is not based on the first position you take. If you are interested in something else, keep looking. If you land a position, great, but stay in touch with any contacts you acquired in the application process, and make sure they know how much you appreciated their help. You want to have references to contact throughout your career, and especially if you want to move up and out of the entry-level position.

Good Luck!