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October 2009

Legal Authority Works!

by A. Harrison Barnes on October 28, 2009

If you’re trying to find the perfect legal job, there’s probably something you don’t know. Before you start searching, you need to enlist the best legal job search tool in the world: Legal Authority.

Competitive law students and lawyers who have been successful in their job searches would never be willing to share this important secret with you; but I’ve made it my business to help attorneys get jobs, so I want you to have this key piece of information: More than 85% of all open legal positions are not published anywhere.

They’re not listed on job boards or in classified ads. You won’t read about them in attorney magazines, and you probably won’t even hear about them from a recruiter. Law firms and other organizations around the country are waiting to hear from you, and you don’t know who they are, where they’re located, or what kind of attorneys they need.

Legal Authority has developed a three-part method to help lawyers just like you get their ideal jobs quickly. Here’s how it works:

1. We find the perfect employer for you.

Our database contains more than 98% of all legal employers in the United States — altogether, more than half a million legal employers. We employ hundreds of researchers who work to identify legal employers and hiring contacts and then classify this information based on organization type, size, and geographic location. Developed at a cost of several million dollars, our database has a large scale and a degree of accuracy that is unmatched by the data available through law schools or other job-search companies.

2. We create the perfect legal resume for you.

Once we’ve identified your ideal types of positions and employers, we will assist you in crafting a flawless resume and cover letter that will show potential employers you’re the perfect fit for their organization. We employ dozens of skilled resume writers who will work with you personally to create for a resume that makes you stand out. A good resume is the critical starting point in your job search, and we design more successful legal resumes than any other company in the world.

3. We give you all the resources you need to apply to every position that fits.

Finally, once you’re fully satisfied with your new resume and cover letter, we will mail you as many copies as you need. You will receive your complete, printed, and customized application materials to forward to the employers you select. All you will need to do is sign your cover letters and stamp your envelopes.

If you used any other resource, you’d still be ruling out hundreds of job opportunities simply because you’d be starting with a limited scope. You’d be wasting your time and your money. When you use Legal Authority, you’ll be applying to every relevant organization; your job search will be as thorough, professional, and focused as possible.

No other method can compare with Legal Authority’s proven effectiveness. Go to LegalAuthority.com today to learn more about how to improve your job search and finally get the results you deserve.

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Practice Makes Perfect

by A. Harrison Barnes on October 22, 2009

Does interviewing make you nervous? If so, you are in good company. Just keep in mind: the more you practice, the better you will become. A great way to prepare for an interview is to think about all of the accomplishments you have made. What in your past are you most proud of? What sets you apart from the competition? How have you contributed to other organizations you have been a part of? Focusing on what you have done well will not only help you prepare for an interview, but it will also increase your confidence.

Here are a few questions you should be prepared to answer:

1. Tell me a little about yourself.

2. What attracted you to the practice of law?

3. Why are you interested in this position?

4. What is your greatest asset? What is your greatest asset liability?

5. What contributions can you make to our organization?

6. What do you see yourself doing 5 years from now?

7. Why did you decide to go to law school? Your law school?

8. What are you long range career objectives? How did you establish these goals?

9. What three accomplishments have given you the most satisfaction?

10. In what area of law would you like to practice?

11. Do you think your law school grades are a good indication of your ability?

12. What three adjectives best describe you?

13. Why should I hire you?

14. What is your favorite movie?

15. What is the last book you read?

16. Do you work better with others, or on your own?

17. Why did you leave your last job?

18. How do you deal with stress?

19. Do you have any outstanding job offers?

20. What sets you apart from others interviewing for this position?

21. What salary are you looking for?

22. Are you aggressive?

23. Do you have any questions I can answer?

Be sure you relate your responses to the position you are interviewing for so that the interviewer will see why you are right for the position. You will inevitably be questioned about the information included on your resume, so do not forget to review the resume prior to your interview.

Rehearsing your answers will help you to feel more confident. Set up a video camera, watch yourself in front of a mirror, or get someone else to practice with you. It is true what they say, practice makes perfect.

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Opportunity-An Immeasurable Resource

by A. Harrison Barnes on October 20, 2009

Opportunity—it’s one of life’s most invaluable assets and often under emphasized. It’s that hidden treasure that can change lives. While many spend countless hours in search of the perfect one, the most coveted opportunities are found where one usually would not look.

Many times, a successful job search requires opportunity. The ability to give yourself the best possible chance in life requires that you search all avenues, streets, roads and highways. By doing so, you will not only be able to uncover those positions you never thought existed, but you may find a new outlook on life as well. While one’s education, experience and community involvement certainly play a vital role in your search, the ability to present yourself to that firm or corporation begins with opportunity, first and foremost.

Legal Authority does just that. Our services provide you with endless opportunities. Each and every one is precious. In order to pursue all of your career goals, you must first be able to give yourself the best possible chance to succeed. Let us be part of your journey!

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Your Job Search

by scott on October 8, 2009

The old cliché, ‘timing is everything’ is a phrase which relates to many of life’s situations. In an attorney’s job search, this statement cannot be overemphasized enough. Often times, I hear many misconceptions such as firms do not usually hire around this time of the year or the economy is just in too bad of shape. This is a big mistake. First and foremost, a successful job search requires that you be pro-active each and every day until you have found that ideal position. Those weeks and months you are unemployed, you are potentially losing thousands of dollars in income and this, of course, can be a strain on you and your family.

Within the infrastructure of a firm or corporation, positions are often created to fill the overwhelming amount of work that filters into the legal department. This is why it is imperative to expand your job search in each and every avenue possible. Reaching out to the largest pool of potential employers will allow you to realize all of the opportunities that do exist in the present market. There is no undesirable time to send a resume and remember timing is everything!

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