Is a job in the legal profession right for you? What qualifications do you need to be attractive to employers? How do you find a job that fits your interests? Jobs in the Canadian Legal Marketplace guides you through all of these steps and more. It includes detailed information on: A legal education and what is needed to enter the field Types of legal jobs and duties, and where to find them How to create a professional portfolio and job application Interviewing and landing your dream job Current trends in the Canadian legal marketplace This book is essential for law students, paralegals, and practicing lawyers navigating the Canadian legal profession. From researching the field to negotiating a salary, this practical guide provides step-by-step advice on all aspects of finding work in the Canadian legal system.

Professional resume writers from across North America and the English-speaking world submitted thousands of sample resumes-and only the very best made it into the Gallery of Best Resumes for People Without a Four-Year Degree. All are eye-catching, one-of-a-kind resumes that will help you land more job interviews. The Gallery includes examples of chronological, functional, combination, and electronic resumes. Book jacket.

Written by professional resume writers, this book includes resumes for a variety of occupations grouped by category. Sixteen of the resumes are printed on high-quality paper stock and bound right into the book. Contains over 200 resumes, 25 cover letter samples, 101 tips for effective resume writing, and 30 tips for polishing cover letters.

Need serious help with your rTsumT? Turn to the employment expert Dr. Phil calls ôthe best of the bestö!What does Tony Beshara do that most rTsumT ôexpertsö don't? While the experts write rTsumTs all day, Tonyùthe veteran placement specialist featured regularly on the Dr. Phil showùactually uses them to get people jobs. With Unbeatable RTsumTs, Tony dissects and discusses real-life rTsumTs for jobs in a wide range of industries from healthcare to banking, construction to technology, administration to sales and marketing, and more. The book shows readers how to build a powerful rTsumT, utilize keywords effectively, use gaps and job changes to their advantage, and pair their rTsumTs with concise, dynamic cover letters. He complements his expertise (he has personally placed more than 8,500 professionals) with the results of a survey of more than 3,000 managers, executives, HR specialists, and other hiring authorities about what gets rTsumTs read, interviews granted, and jobs offered. Readers will learn: ò The critical components of well-written rTsumT ò How to ensure their rTsumT actually gets read... by the right people òWhat employers look for, and what turns them off ò How to customize a rTsumT for a particular job ò The truth about video rTsumTs, job-search websites, and social networking sites like FaceBook, LinkedIn, andMySpace ò And much more Unbeatable RTsumTs shows job seekers of all types how to present themselves in the best possible lightàfor the best possible position.

Long recognized for outstanding National Film Board documentaries and innovative animated movies, Canada has recently emerged from the considerable shadow of the Hollywood elephant with a series of feature films that have captured the attention of audiences around the world. This is the first anthology to focus on Canada's feature films - those acknowledged as its very best. With essays by senior academics and leading scholars from across the country as well as some fresh new voices, Canada's Best Features offers penetrating analyses of fifteen award-winning films. Internationally acclaimed directors David Cronenberg, Atom Egoyan, Denys Arcand, and Claude Jutra are represented here. Noteworthy films include Mon oncle Antoine, often cited as Canada's number one film of all time, such Cannes Festival favourites as Le déclin de l'empire américain and Exotica, and cult films Careful by Guy Maddin and Masala by Srinivas Krishna. The essays offer the latest word on these films and filmmakers, done from a variety of perspectives. Some of the films have never been examined in-depth before. Complete filmographies and bibliographies accompany each essay. A contextualizing introduction by Professor Gene Walz provides the necessary overview. An annotated bibliography of books on the Canadian film industry completes this impressive package.

Are you caught in a career rut? Do you want to rise to the top in your organization or elsewhere? Begin communicating with confidence to employers and tell them what you can do for them. With the latest resume and cover letter writing techniques that Lisa Mathews discusses in this eBook, you are guaranteed to exceed the expectations of the most demanding employers. A Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) with 15 years professional experience, Lisa reveals to you the techniques that she has used to help professionals achieve unbelievable feats in their careers. She outlines for you in a step by step way what to write at each stage in your resume development process. Above all, she helps you do what no other author does for you - assess the value that you present to each prospective employer. Whether you're starting off in your career, a middle-level manager seeking career mobility, or a top executive eying the company's presidency, this amazing book puts the power of your career progression right where it should be - in your hands! So, are you brave enough to obey the call of destiny and apply for the job you were created to do? Then you have the guiding light right before you now. This is the best book for you.