Carolina Paralegal News

Digital Edition: March 2012
Read the March 2012 edition of Carolina Paralegal News, including stories on the labor/management divide, coping skills for an unbalanced life, and beginning a job search during a tough market.

Columns

• Start a job search now? Are you crazy? In recent weeks I have had several people approach me as they were searching for someone to fill a paralegal position. Despite high unemployment rates, there are some open jobs that aren’t getting filled. I have some thoughts about why this is happening.
• ‘Guiding Light’ couldn’t make this stuff up I’m Lindsay Valek – paralegal of seven years, potter, hoarder of historical biographies, and frequenter of thrift stores to the point that local proprietors know me by name. Now add CPN columnist to the list.
• Tips on building a Facebook fan page As Facebook’s search functionality has improved, law firm marketers say now is a good time to create a business page on Facebook. If you haven’t already set up a fan page — or if you have been violating Facebook policy by showcasing your firm on an individual profile page — here are some tips for building your business page and drawing fans to it.