Not everyone that studies law will want to be a conventional lawyer in the form of a solicitor or barrister. Indeed, with the large demand for these positions, it's important that law students or prospective lawyers consider other legal career paths that are available. Whether you're interested in tax, corporate or immigration law, jobs relating to these different legal fields exist beyond the walls of traditional law firms. For those investigating and deciding on their legal career, here's a guide to different law career paths and jobs available.
1. Public service sector. Both state and federal public service providers recruit lawyers aspolicy officers, project managers, and in other administrative roles. For those interested government, law jobs in the public service are a great way to get involved in this sector.
2. Regulatory bodies. Regulatory bodies are associated with administrative law and regulating and imposing governmental laws or rules. Lawyers are often employed by such bodies for analyst or investigative work.
3. Non-government organisations. NGO's, such as humanitarian organisations, social service agencies, charities, and advocacy bodies need people with general knowledge of legal and governmental processes, and as such are eager to employ lawyers with a keen interest in this field.
4. Legal Research. Not all law graduates will be interested in entering the professional world and may rather be interested in scholarship and academia. For those so inclined, entering the field of legal research is an option to be considered whether this is at a post graduate level or at a later stage of their academic or legal career.
5. Business. Lawyers employed in the world of business play an important role in the legal functioning and operations of any company and with the ever increasing litigious nature of the corporate world, in-house lawyers and those specialising in corporate law are in high demand. Roles for lawyers are available in many different enterprises such as banking, telecommunications, mining or energy to name a few.
Friday, July 30, 2010
Friday, July 16, 2010
Finding A Job - Types of Employment Service Firms
In the world of job hunting, many terms, such as employment agency, personnel placement service, executive search firm, and executive counseling service, are all used interchangeably. Before signing on with a firm, it is important to find out what services the firm offers, how much the services cost, and who pays.
There are six general types of service. They are: public employment services, employment agencies, executive search agencies, temporary help services, executive counseling services, and job listing services.
Public Employment Services are federally funded and state operated. This organization is operated in all 50 states. They provide internet access to America's job bank. On any given day, there are hundreds of thousands of job opportunities on any given day. They offer links to numerous employment and training programs.
Employment Agencies, which are also known as personnel placement services, work to fill specific jobs available within a company. Their main purpose is to bring applicants and employers together. Frequently, there is a placement fee. In many instances, the employer pays the fee but some states allow a business and an employee to split the fee. Or, the new employee may be billed later.
Executive Search Agencies are hired to find the "right" person for a specific job within a specific organization. These groups are sometimes referred to as "headhunters". The executive who is placed through the use of a headhunter is not asked to pay a fee. Any fee that is required is paid by the searching business, that is a basic part of the agreement between the hiring company and the headhunting firm. These firms typically subscribe to a code of ethics established by industry members.
Temporary Help Services, or temp agencies, supply workers on an as-needed basis or for a temporary amount of time. The business will pay an agreed-upon salary to the temporary agency. The temporary agency then pays the temporary employee. The wage is paid for any and all work performed by the employees.
Executive Counseling Services, also known as career counseling services, help job seekers with determining the direction of their career and making career decisions. This is done rather than helping with job placement. These firms may offer services like skill identification, self evaluation, résumé preparation, and letter writing assistance.
Job Listing Services sell information about getting a job. They frequently utilize pay-per-call 900-numbers to spread information about job listings. These companies do not provide actual job placement. They might include general lists of job openings but nothing will be done by the company to help to ensure that an individual gets a job. They might also include general tips on conducting job searches and interviews as well as broad guidance in résumé writing. These companies may also include an up-front fee.
There are six general types of service. They are: public employment services, employment agencies, executive search agencies, temporary help services, executive counseling services, and job listing services.
Public Employment Services are federally funded and state operated. This organization is operated in all 50 states. They provide internet access to America's job bank. On any given day, there are hundreds of thousands of job opportunities on any given day. They offer links to numerous employment and training programs.
Employment Agencies, which are also known as personnel placement services, work to fill specific jobs available within a company. Their main purpose is to bring applicants and employers together. Frequently, there is a placement fee. In many instances, the employer pays the fee but some states allow a business and an employee to split the fee. Or, the new employee may be billed later.
Executive Search Agencies are hired to find the "right" person for a specific job within a specific organization. These groups are sometimes referred to as "headhunters". The executive who is placed through the use of a headhunter is not asked to pay a fee. Any fee that is required is paid by the searching business, that is a basic part of the agreement between the hiring company and the headhunting firm. These firms typically subscribe to a code of ethics established by industry members.
Temporary Help Services, or temp agencies, supply workers on an as-needed basis or for a temporary amount of time. The business will pay an agreed-upon salary to the temporary agency. The temporary agency then pays the temporary employee. The wage is paid for any and all work performed by the employees.
Executive Counseling Services, also known as career counseling services, help job seekers with determining the direction of their career and making career decisions. This is done rather than helping with job placement. These firms may offer services like skill identification, self evaluation, résumé preparation, and letter writing assistance.
Job Listing Services sell information about getting a job. They frequently utilize pay-per-call 900-numbers to spread information about job listings. These companies do not provide actual job placement. They might include general lists of job openings but nothing will be done by the company to help to ensure that an individual gets a job. They might also include general tips on conducting job searches and interviews as well as broad guidance in résumé writing. These companies may also include an up-front fee.
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Internal Audit Interview Tips - Auditor Careers Advice
If you are preparing for a job interview for an internal audit job there are some easy things to think about that will help you impress your interviewers. They might take some time or a little extra focus but the effort will pay off if you find that perfect job you are looking for.
Whichever type of company you might be applying to work for as an internal auditor it's worth doing your research on that business. The better you understand what the company does and how they operate the more professional you will seem in your interview. It shows a can-do attitude and a level of determination that will make you stand out over other candidates. As much of the role of an internal auditor relies on knowledge of the market it's also worth brushing up a little on their competitors, a quick search on google news or a browse of the FT will give you the edge of less well prepared interviewees.
It's also useful to try and second guess some of the questions which you expect to be asked during the interview, that way you will be better able to answer them. The easiest way to envisage what topics they may approach during the interview is to print out the job description and draw up a list of the various skills and experience they are looking for. Jot down some points you'd like to cover if they ask the question. You don't have to memorise your answers but by spending a little time on this beforehand you will have some great answers fresh in your mind.
Have a positive attitude, if you don't think you'll get the job the chances are you won't. Nobody likes arrogance but put yourself in the interviewer's head - you would go for the confident auditor who is able to positively deal with the various departments of the business rather than the shy retiring candidate even if they are well qualified.
It's inevitable during the interview that you are going to be asked some tough questions. Often it's how you react to these more probing questions that will affect the outcome of the interview. Most strong candidates should be able to answer the easy questions without too much trouble; if you are able to answer the more difficult questions you will make a much better impression. Often it's easier to respond to these difficult questions by asking a follow up question. It gives you more time to answer and it shows you a keen-ness to answer as best you can.
It's also important to make a good first impression during your interview, so dress in clothes you feel comfortable in. It's important to be smart but if you look uncomfortable your whole body language will change. It's better to look smart but comfortable and answer questions confidently as opposed to wearing a brand new suit and spending the whole interview fidgeting because you aren't used to the outfit.
Whichever type of company you might be applying to work for as an internal auditor it's worth doing your research on that business. The better you understand what the company does and how they operate the more professional you will seem in your interview. It shows a can-do attitude and a level of determination that will make you stand out over other candidates. As much of the role of an internal auditor relies on knowledge of the market it's also worth brushing up a little on their competitors, a quick search on google news or a browse of the FT will give you the edge of less well prepared interviewees.
It's also useful to try and second guess some of the questions which you expect to be asked during the interview, that way you will be better able to answer them. The easiest way to envisage what topics they may approach during the interview is to print out the job description and draw up a list of the various skills and experience they are looking for. Jot down some points you'd like to cover if they ask the question. You don't have to memorise your answers but by spending a little time on this beforehand you will have some great answers fresh in your mind.
Have a positive attitude, if you don't think you'll get the job the chances are you won't. Nobody likes arrogance but put yourself in the interviewer's head - you would go for the confident auditor who is able to positively deal with the various departments of the business rather than the shy retiring candidate even if they are well qualified.
It's inevitable during the interview that you are going to be asked some tough questions. Often it's how you react to these more probing questions that will affect the outcome of the interview. Most strong candidates should be able to answer the easy questions without too much trouble; if you are able to answer the more difficult questions you will make a much better impression. Often it's easier to respond to these difficult questions by asking a follow up question. It gives you more time to answer and it shows you a keen-ness to answer as best you can.
It's also important to make a good first impression during your interview, so dress in clothes you feel comfortable in. It's important to be smart but if you look uncomfortable your whole body language will change. It's better to look smart but comfortable and answer questions confidently as opposed to wearing a brand new suit and spending the whole interview fidgeting because you aren't used to the outfit.
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Your Career Dreams Start With An Associates Degree
Although they are planning for college, not every student can immediately enroll in a four year university. Perhaps it's financial reasons that stop their entry, or a lower grade point average, or they have to immediately enter the workforce. A lot of these students will be taking online classes from their local community college and others will be attending on-campus as they pursue the start of a degree path - the associates degree.
There are many community colleges that serve many students who are in the pursuit of higher education, but are not taking that pursuit out of their locality and into a four year college or university. Because community colleges are run by the state or the local government, education offered at these local venues is at a fraction of the cost. Students who choose to enroll in these community colleges also find that their education is just as competitive as one offered at a traditional four year university or college.
In order to receive the associates degree, a student must complete approximately two years of course work; the equivalent is 60 credit hours. There are many different majors offered in a community college, as well as many different career training programs. Students have the option of pursuing a transfer degree or pursuing a career or professional degree. Either way, students will spend time at community colleges in order to fulfill requirements.
The transfer degree is the degree of choice for students who have the desire to attend a four year college or university. These students might not have had the grades in high school or they may lack financial support even after all the methods of financial aid have been exhausted and this educational path is what is open to them. Many students also choose to go to community college for a transfer degree as it allows them to complete the liberal arts requirements for a bachelors degree.
There are two major types of transfer degrees. The Associate of Arts is for students who have a concentration in a degree program from the humanities or from the social sciences. The Associate of Science degree is for any student who has a concentration in the natural sciences, computers or mathematics.
The career or professional degree track is for students who have a desire to be part of the workforce once they have completed the course work for their specific career or professional degree program. Many of these careers are in the service industry or in the public service sector. Others are in the various trades. The majority of students who choose these programs know what they would like to do. They also might have an aversion to taking liberal arts classes.
There are three different types of degrees for career and professional degree students. The three different types of degrees are the Associate in Industrial Technology, the Associate in Applied Sciences, and the Associate in Occupational Studies.
There are many community colleges that serve many students who are in the pursuit of higher education, but are not taking that pursuit out of their locality and into a four year college or university. Because community colleges are run by the state or the local government, education offered at these local venues is at a fraction of the cost. Students who choose to enroll in these community colleges also find that their education is just as competitive as one offered at a traditional four year university or college.
In order to receive the associates degree, a student must complete approximately two years of course work; the equivalent is 60 credit hours. There are many different majors offered in a community college, as well as many different career training programs. Students have the option of pursuing a transfer degree or pursuing a career or professional degree. Either way, students will spend time at community colleges in order to fulfill requirements.
The transfer degree is the degree of choice for students who have the desire to attend a four year college or university. These students might not have had the grades in high school or they may lack financial support even after all the methods of financial aid have been exhausted and this educational path is what is open to them. Many students also choose to go to community college for a transfer degree as it allows them to complete the liberal arts requirements for a bachelors degree.
There are two major types of transfer degrees. The Associate of Arts is for students who have a concentration in a degree program from the humanities or from the social sciences. The Associate of Science degree is for any student who has a concentration in the natural sciences, computers or mathematics.
The career or professional degree track is for students who have a desire to be part of the workforce once they have completed the course work for their specific career or professional degree program. Many of these careers are in the service industry or in the public service sector. Others are in the various trades. The majority of students who choose these programs know what they would like to do. They also might have an aversion to taking liberal arts classes.
There are three different types of degrees for career and professional degree students. The three different types of degrees are the Associate in Industrial Technology, the Associate in Applied Sciences, and the Associate in Occupational Studies.
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