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The Estrin Report
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Write me a straightforward candidate summary for a Talent Acquisition Coordinator. Here you go: “Talent Acquisition Coordinator with expertise in recruiting, hiring, and workforce planning. Skilled in employer branding, HR technology, and streamlining hiring processes to find the right talent efficiently.”
The Estrin Report
FEBRUARY 8, 2025
Many seasoned attorneys, paralegals, and legal professionals find themselves sidelined as firms seek younger, tech-savvy hires who, in their eyes, better match the industry’s evolving demands. Sometimes, it appears in hiring decisions, where experienced candidates are told they are “overqualified.” Tell me about it.
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The Estrin Report
SEPTEMBER 15, 2024
Estrin There’s nothing quite like the immediate deflation a hiring manager feels when they spot a resume littered with job hops. That knee-jerk reaction is often something like, “Wait, if you were only there for nine months, maybe you’ll only be here for nine months.” For many hiring managers, stability matters.
Attorney at Work
MARCH 23, 2022
I wasn’t aware of this alarming statistic, but it didn’t surprise me knowing that I couldn’t recall knowing or seeing lawyers who looked like me growing up. When I found the courage to represent athletes, no one was waiting to show me how to do it. Through my frustration, I realized that no one owed me anything.
Paralegal Bootcamp
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
I couldn’t afford to hire this paralegal even at the salary she was already making, because she essentially had the skill set of a first or second year paralegal. Your job description is what they hired you to do for X salary. Remember, your job description is what they hired you to do and that’s part of your salary.
Paralegal Bootcamp
JUNE 3, 2022
Of all the posts I see on social media, whether it’s in Facebook groups or LinkedIn groups – this is the biggest struggle for new paralegals – how do I get my foot in the door when everyone says they want 2 or more years of experience, but no one is willing to give me that experience. Here’s why. ” I get it.
Paralegal Bootcamp
JANUARY 25, 2022
Maybe you only list the last 10 years to show job stability and some other transferrable skills. The law firm is not going to hire you based on when you worked part-time at Wendy’s during your junior and senior years in high school. They’re hiring you based on your recent education. That’s what hiring managers care about.
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