Real-Resumes for Legal & Paralegal Jobs-- Including Real Resumes Used to Change Careers and Gain Federal Employment (Real-Resumes Series) [Paperback]

Anne McKinney (Other Contributor)

Book Description

Series: Real-Resumes Series | Publication Date: May 2004

Those who seek legal and paralegal jobs will find this book to be a rich resource. No matter what type of legal or paralegal work is sought, the reader will find outstanding samples of resumes and covers used by real people to obtain legal and paralegal jobs. Resumes and covers letters are included which will help newly minted lawyers or paralegals find their first jobs in their field. There are also sample resumes and cover letters which will be useful to the most experienced lawyers and paralegals in the profession. A "bonus" of this book is that it includes samples of paperwork involved in getting federal government jobs: specialized resumes and the federal "resumix" as well as the write-ups for the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) which are often required for government positions. This book will show legal-industry professionals how to maximize their career potential, get federal positions, and change fields if they want to.

Editorial Reviews

Review

After law school graduation, it was so helpful to find the targeted samples in the Real-Resumes books. -- P. Spady

I wasn't sure how to show my specialized paralegal experience until I found this book. -- J. Custechehe

Now I know how to prepare the paperwork needed to apply for federal government positions. -- A. Chin

About the Author

Anne McKinney edits the Real-Resumes Series. She holds an MBA from the Harvard Business School and a B.A in English from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Prep Publishing (May 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1885288387
• ISBN-13: 978-1885288387
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #109,881 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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