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10 Habits Assuring Career Self-Sabotage
:::Expert's Classic "Fatal Flaws" of a Doomed Employee:::
You're fired! This succinct phrase strikes more fear into the
heart of the working man than any other. Why is it, then, that
many well-intentioned and reasonably astute professionals...
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Market Yourself As A Paralegal
What does it mean to make yourself marketable or sellable? Does
it require that you quit your job, completely change careers or
go back to school. Perhaps, but for this article it simply means
making the most of your skills and abilities and continually
looking for ways to improve.
Whether you just graduated or you've been a paralegal for many
years, learning to market yourself is an essential skill in
maximizing your potential. Both financially and in the
opportunities that come your way.
If you are a seasoned paralegal you may want to sharpen your
management skills, make the most of your client interviews or
change your area of law. The most convenient and least expensive
way to start your research is to go online. Reading articles on
career and paralegal websites, like Total Paralegal is a great
way to get ideas.
As you get into your online research you'll find a multitude of
resources. You will also realize that there are many others
searching for the same information and the same answers as you.
If you realize through your research that you may need or want
to take a class or two to strengthen your skill-set to better
position yourself for advancement but you simply don't have the
time to travel to a physical classroom. No problem, because in
today's online world, taking an online course is not only
practical but very smart.
The internet is also a great place to find other ways of getting
to where you want to be, such as seminars and discussions for
today's paralegal professional.
Take baby steps while you're working the daily grind. If you try
to do to much you run the risk of driving yourself into the
ground. And remember, it's imperative that you are proactive in
reconstructing your assignments and informing your supervisors
of your interests, skills and extra effort. Let's face it, our
supervisors are involved with their own deadlines, their own
court appearances and their own business worries. As a result,
they don't always notice extra effort because they've come to
expect it. On the other hand, they always seem to notice our
less than perfect work. Don't fret, stop mumbling under your
breath, complaining to your family and
co-workers, simply let
your boss know about your extra effort. In other words, "toot
your own horn".
If you are a recent graduate marketing yourself means making the
most of your school experience. Use your professors, counselors
and fellow paralegals to create an effective job search. Keep in
touch with everyone because you never know if you'll be working
with or for them sometime down the road.
Inform everyone you know that you are actively seeking a
"full-time paralegal position in a large firm in... the city of
your choice" or a "part-time paralegal position in a small firm
close to home."
Whatever your situation, utilizing your personal contacts will
make your search less stressful, time consuming and much more
rewarding... as in a better, higher paying position. You may
feel that you are at a disadvantage trying to qualify for many
legal positions, but many employers would rather train someone
to do it their way than re-train someone who does things their
way.
I admire and encourage those of you seeking "second-careers" or
for those of you who simply want to acquire new skills by going
back to school. I went back to school, paid for it out of my own
pocket and attended night classes. I can honestly say that I was
a better student the second time around than when I was fresh
out of high school.
"Older" employees bring a lifetime of experience, expertise and
skills to any position and are a good role models for younger
employees. Studies have shown that mature workers have lower job
turnover, better overall attendance and fewer on the job
accidents than do younger workers! Studies have also found that
the ability to learn remains constant throughout most of our
lives.
Regardless of your current situation. You CAN make it happen...
where there's a will there's a way and there's always room for
challenges and the accompanying mental and spiritual growth that
will inevitably occur when you stick your neck out and go for
it.
About the author:
Kevin Erickson is a contributing writer for:
http://www.totalparalegal.com, http://10.century21rx.com and
http://www.eyeonnursing.com. This article may be reproduced only
in its entirety.
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