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Becoming a paralegal : [land a rewarding job in the legal field]. Cover Image Book Book

Becoming a paralegal : [land a rewarding job in the legal field].

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  • ISBN: 9781576857243
  • ISBN: 1576857247
  • Physical Description: xii, 247, [6] p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
  • Edition: 1st ed.
  • Publisher: New York : Learning Express, c2010.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 241-246).
Formatted Contents Note:
Becoming a paralegal -- All about training programs -- Financing your education -- How to find your first job -- Job-search skills and interviewing -- How to succeed once you've found the job.
Subject: Legal assistants > Vocational guidance > United States.

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  • 1 of 1 copy available at Vancouver Community College.

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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Circulation Modifier Holdable? Status Due Date Courses
Downtown Library KF 320 L4 B43 2010 (Text) 33109009311960 Stacks Volume hold Available -

Introduction Why Enter the Paralegal Field? ix
Investigate What Paralegals Do x
Decide on Your Training xi
Find and Pay for Your Training xi
Attend a Paralegal Program and Get the Most Out of Your Classes xii
Conduct a Job Search xii
Succeed in Your New Profession xii
Becoming a Paralegal
1(36)
Why Become a Paralegal?
2(5)
What Do Paralegals Do?
7(3)
Specialization
10(6)
Where Do Paralegals Work?
16(13)
Entering the Field
29(8)
All About Training Programs
37(42)
Types of Training Programs
38(21)
A Personal Assessment
59(5)
Choosing a Specialty
64(2)
Where to Get Your Training
66(1)
Your Schedule, Your Demands
67(2)
Making the Final Decision
69(4)
Making the Most of Your Training Program
73(6)
Financing Your Education
79(32)
Some Myths About Financial Aid
80(1)
Types of Financial Aid
81(11)
Applying for Financial Aid
92(6)
General Guidelines for Loans
98(4)
The Most Frequently Asked Questions About Financial Aid
102(3)
Financial Aid Terms---Clearly Defined
105(1)
Financial Aid Resources
106(5)
How to Find Your First Job
111(14)
Before You Begin Searching
112(2)
Conducting Your Search
114(11)
Job-Search Skills and Interviewing
125(38)
What Should a Resume Look Like?
126(2)
Say it Clearly and Concisely
128(1)
Making Your Resume Computer Friendly
129(3)
What Goes on a Resume?
132(1)
How to Tailor Your Resume
133(15)
Writing a Cover Letter
148(4)
Surviving Your Interview
152(11)
How to Succeed Once You've Found the Job
163(18)
Fitting into the Workplace Culture
165(1)
Power in Numbers
166(1)
Managing Work Relationships
167(7)
Finding a Mentor
174(1)
Promoting Yourself
175(6)
Appendix A Directory of Paralegal Training Programs
181(42)
Appendix B Professional Associations
223(18)
National Paralegal Organizations
223(1)
State Bar Associations
224(5)
NFPA-Affiliated Organizations
229(4)
State Agencies of Higher Education
233(8)
Appendix C Additional Resources
241(6)
General Information
241(1)
Finding a Job
242(1)
Succeeding on the Job
242(1)
Association Publications
243(1)
Finding the Right College and Paying for It
244(1)
Associations
244(1)
Other Helpful Links
244(1)
Websites for Paralegal Education Programs
245(2)
Appendix D Sample Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
247


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