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Like Law and Order? Check Out a Career as a Law Clerk!

One of the main reasons someone chooses to get post-secondary education after high school is to increase the chances of getting a good job. You want to do something you love and get paid well for it.

In a previous post we outlined a number of ways College is a great investment in your future.

One of the ways was a lower unemployment rate. In 2011, the unemployment rate in Ontario for 25 to 29-year-olds with a college or trade credential was lower than for all other groups, including those with a university degree.

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One of our programs where students are finding much success is our Law Clerk program – an Algonquin College School of Business program.

Do you have some of these characteristics?

  • Interested in legal matters.
  • Enjoy reading and doing research.
  • Have excellent interpersonal and human relations skills.
  • Are organized, detail-oriented and flexible.
  • Work well under pressure.
  • Have a strong literacy and communications background.
  • Able to work on a team.
  • Able to synthesize information, analyse and solve problems.
  • A sense of responsibility and independence.

If so, a career as a law clerk may be for you!

Law clerks work under the general direction of a lawyer or paralegal, perform routine legal and administrative duties and also assist lawyers and paralegals by conducting a variety of legal functions.

The job prospects for this career are good. The Service Canada website states:

“Over the last few years, employment in the paralegal and related occupations has increased significantly. Constant changes in legislation and related regulations, the requirements of the rules of evidence, and good economic growth can explain this major increase. As these trends are expected to continue, employment in the paralegal and related occupations is expected to increase significantly over the coming years.”

Students in the two-year Law Clerk program graduate prepared for employment as law clerks. Students learn about real estate practices, maintenance of corporate documents and filings, drafting of court documents and correspondence, techniques for interviewing clients and witnesses, preparation of briefs, compiling evidence for trials and general office procedures.

There are many industries a law clerk can work in, including law offices, private sector corporations, government legal departments, financial institutions, and court registry and land title offices.

There’s still time to register for the Law Clerk program! It starts in January 2013…apply today!

5 Career Options for Outgoing People

Businesses in every industry, from hi-tech to retail, need staff with a variety of traits and strengths. Not everyone is suited for the same job. Plus, that would be pretty boring and wouldn’t be efficient.

We’ve identified five “types” and the personal traits associated with them. Each type of businessperson is ideally suited for different roles within the corporate world: leader, outgoing, helping people, organized, and analytical.

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In a previous post, I talked about leadership traits and what types of careers are possible for leaders. Today I’m focusing on those with an outgoing personality.

Check out the list below; do many of these descriptions match you?

  • Naturally optimistic
  • Eager to meet and greet people
  • Proactive
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  • Feeling-oriented
  • People/process-oriented
  • Extroverted
  • Comfortable in groups
  • Self-confident
  • Enthusiastic
  • Gregarious
  • Friendly
  • Love crowds and events

If a large number of these traits resonate with you, you probably have an outgoing personality.

Outgoing people are suited for many types of jobs, including work in international business, management and entrepreneurship, human resources, marketing, and law.

Strong leadership skills and confidence are essential for running a successful business, whether as an entrepreneur or part of a senior management team. If you’ve considered owning a business or working for an SME, our diploma program in Management and Entrepreneurship helps set you on the right track.

If you like meeting and interacting with people perhaps a career in international business is for you. Often networking and strong interpersonal skills are essential for success in business abroad.

Human resources professionals work with all other business areas in organizations to help improve employee productivity to achieve organizational goals and objectives. Having good communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to adapt to organizational changes, and being motivated and proactive will assist you in a career in human resources.

Those who are outgoing are also very well suited for a career in marketing. Businesses looking to hire a marketer look for people who are self-motivated, have a pleasant personality, and have business acumen. Check out this article What Companies Want: The Seven Traits of an Ideal Marketer for more details.

Law is another area where outgoing individuals can really succeed. It requires excellent interpersonal and human relations skills, and ability to be organized and detail-oriented. You can pursue a unique and rewarding career as a Law Clerk or a Paralegal.

Based on your personality and interests, what program sounds most appealing to you? Share in the comments!