CAREER STRATEGIES
Writing your Resume
You only have a couple of seconds to catch the eye of your prospective employer before your resume lands in the reject pile. Writing a professional resume tailored to your audience is essential.
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Interview Preparation
A good first impression makes all the difference. Read about the dos and don'ts of interviewing.
How to Resign
Resigning from a position is a stressful situation for all parties involved. Learn how to exit your current position professionally and courteously.
MY LEGAL CAREER PATH
Senior management and executive positions are critical to all firms, if you have experience as an HR Administrator or Office Administrator within a law firm we can assist you in exploring new and diverse career options.
Management Certificate Programs and a background in legal work can help you to break into law firm management. Good communication skills, understanding processes and procedures of legal work, an ability to see the big picture and the unique culture will enable you to work in Administration.
The Calgary Association of Legal Administrator offers support and continuing education seminars for members.
Continually assessing current needs and future trends in technology as well as changes in procedure in the legal system and ensuring your firm is adapting and thriving in the competitive legal industry will direct your career path.
Being able to adapt, grow and thrive in the demanding role of legal administrator will drive your salary and put you in demand with mid –size and large law firms.