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<blockquote data-quote="Alison C" data-source="post: 181167" data-attributes="member: 3943"><p>Not sure what your area is, but if you aren't securing roles as a paralegal, perhaps you need to do some up-skilling? For instance, can you learn how to use Relativity? Have you done any of the Forage internships to develop your skills and be honest about where the gaps are? Can you do some LinkedIn courses? If you pick the right training you should become, and feel, a more attractive candidate. </p><p></p><p>Also you might need to sign on with some employment (paralegal) agencies in the area you are keen to move to, or just an area that has more work. Getting employment is tough, but if you have strong skills you will be able to make a contribution and starting at the bottom may enable you to climb. You might also consider a part time or shift work job which enables you to volunteer at a law centre or pro bono project, depending on your previous interests and experiences. Working in a coffee shop or in retail will give you a structure, and excellent customer service experience. You might also learn about business in a way that encourages you to persevere.</p><p></p><p>You just have to ignore the flaws in the system, and go higher. Tough but necessary.</p><p></p><p>Hope that helps a little. You only need one 'yes'.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Alison C, post: 181167, member: 3943"] Not sure what your area is, but if you aren't securing roles as a paralegal, perhaps you need to do some up-skilling? For instance, can you learn how to use Relativity? Have you done any of the Forage internships to develop your skills and be honest about where the gaps are? Can you do some LinkedIn courses? If you pick the right training you should become, and feel, a more attractive candidate. Also you might need to sign on with some employment (paralegal) agencies in the area you are keen to move to, or just an area that has more work. Getting employment is tough, but if you have strong skills you will be able to make a contribution and starting at the bottom may enable you to climb. You might also consider a part time or shift work job which enables you to volunteer at a law centre or pro bono project, depending on your previous interests and experiences. Working in a coffee shop or in retail will give you a structure, and excellent customer service experience. You might also learn about business in a way that encourages you to persevere. You just have to ignore the flaws in the system, and go higher. Tough but necessary. Hope that helps a little. You only need one 'yes'. [/QUOTE]
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