The terms “lawyers,” “attorneys,” and “paralegals” get bantered around as if there is no difference. Then some countries use the terms “barrister” and “solicitor.” Lastly, there are “legal assistants” and “legal secretaries.” What do all these terms mean? Are they essentially the same? For example, is there a difference between a lawyer and a paralegal? Lawyers …
I have had a long love affair with the law. It started when I was an undergrad, and I had a professor trained in the Greek and Roman Classics who introduced me to the writings of the Roman lawyer, orator, and politician Cicero. Reading Cicero made me understand what the law is and why it …
For a quick second, think about the hardest yet most crucial jobs out there in the world. Nurses and lawyers are high up on that list. They’re the worker bees that keep the foundational components of our society functional and fully operational. Are you reading this because you want to know how the working conditions …
As the owner and manager of a small business, I get resumes sent to me every week from desperate graduates looking for work. Their style and length vary about as much as the skill set. Some catch my eye long enough to read. Still, most I discard without even a glance due to poor formatting …
The working conditions for lawyers haven’t changed much over the decades. You’re still going to work incredibly long hours. Yes, technology has increased workspace mobility to access legal information. However, you still have to put in the 50+ hours a week. Curious to know how these conditions change across lawyers’ specializations? Depending on the lawyer’s …
Relationship woes, financial hardships, and misguided decision-making are a few things that could convince me to think college was the worst years of my life. Seriously, universities should come with a cautionary disclaimer to warn you that: One in four students attending university is lacking sleep Student loans on average take 20 years to pay …
Studying biology is one of the best decisions you will make. The benefits of understanding how the world around you works are endless. The sheer delight in discovering new species, understanding behaviors, and correlating genetics with evolutionary success are unrivaled. However, once you’ve completed your degree, what types of jobs are available for biology majors? …
When you start studying to be an engineer, you may find yourself wondering what engineers are doing. When looking at mechanical engineering, it can be pretty overwhelming when you have to choose what you will specialize in once you have your degree. The most common type of job for mechanical engineers is just being mechanical …
Animation is a fun and rewarding career path for anyone interested in art, design, or illustration. When you think of the word ‘animator,’ you may not think beyond an artist that creates cartoons or 3D models for film and television. But animation has a lot more to offer than what meets the eye. Many different …
These are questions people have asked me via my website and through various other online blogs and forums. Some of them are specifically about interviewing, while others are about job searching in general. Some are very insightful, some are very naïve, and some are even entertaining. I’ve shown the questions unedited, so some of them …
Just as the purpose of a resume is to get you an interview, the purpose of a cover letter is to stimulate interest in your resume. Most Hiring Managers really do love to receive a good cover letter with a resume. In fact, in my opinion a good cover letter is just as important as …
Pursuing a career in law offers many advantages. Fortunately, there are many career options available to potential lawyers. Lawyers are generally well compensated for their efforts; specializing in a specific legal field can be lucrative and rewarding. A career in law has many specializations. The legal profession has an extensive range of law types, including …
TVET stands for Technical Vocational Education and Training. TVET colleges teach vocational and occupational education with the goal of equipping students with the tools to become functional workers in their trade. There are several qualifications for TVET colleges. They include Agriculture, Architecture & Construction, Arts, Business Management, Education, Health Services, Hospitality, Human Services, IT, Public …
Most Hiring Managers (including me) prefer the chronological resume format. It’s easy to read, does a good job of presenting an applicant, and is the format most people should use Chronological Format Example Rather than show several cookie-cutter resume formats (that you can find anywhere else on the Web), below is the resume I …
Social work focuses on human capacity, inherent personal strength, social mobility, and dignity to all human beings. Social work is designed on the conviction that people can recover and regain their lives with the right help, guidance, support, and advocacy. Social work is a part of a steadily developing economic sector. Many positions are available …