Make Your Paralegal Resume Stand Out and Help You Get Your First Job

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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, paralegal jobs are growing steadily—but that does not mean there is no competition. The MTI College Paralegal Studies program prepares you with the education you need to gain an entry-level paralegal job. That, plus your perseverance, dedication … and a top-notch resume … help you plead your case for that important first job.

So, what do you put on your resume if you have just completed your MTI College Paralegal Degree and have little work experience?

1. Start with a summary.

Highlight your work ethic; dedication and general traits that apply to the way you work. This is a place to pat yourself on the back.

2. Highlight your education.

State your school, degree and graduation year. Show any additional classes, workshops or certification programs that you attended.

3. Emphasize your skills.

Detail any skills that are relevant to your paralegal career.

4. Showcase relevant experience.

If it is your first paralegal job, list internships  even if they were unpaid and highlight accomplishments. Include volunteer work in your community.

5. Indicate relevant certifications and memberships.

Are you a Certified Paralegal Assistant (CP) through NALA? Member of SVPA, NFPA?

Regardless of what is included on your resume, always be positive, clear and concise, and use action verbs. Use conservative language and standard fonts (Arial, Times New Roman). Proofread and read through for any errors -and ask a detail-minded friend to review for any errors.

Sources:

https://www.reference.com/business-finance/should-paralegal-resume-e7c7fb48558b2336?aq=examples+of+paralegal+resumes&qo=cdpArticles

https://www.roberthalf.com/blog/writing-a-resume/the-best-resume-format-for-paralegals

https://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/paralegal-voice/2011/09/paralegal-resume-101-how-to-stand-out-from-the-competition/

https://www.livecareer.com/resume-examples/law/paralegal

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Chelsey Reeves, Director of Career Services, shares her 3 Golden Rules for recent MTI graduates!

1. Write a Unique Cover Letter
   Cover letters should always be customized for the position being applied for.
2. Follow-up on your Applications
   It’s important to always follow-up on your applications. It shows an additional consideration for the position and helps you to stand out from other applicants.
3. Say “Thank-you”
   Employers want to know that their time is appreciated and it could mean the difference between you and someone else getting the position.

Be sure to watch this short clip for more details on how to help land your dream job. Learn the skills needed to set you apart from other job applicants!

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Medical Assistant Career: Duties, Training & Job Outlook

Interested in pursing a career in the healthcare field? Watch this short infographic where you will learn about the benefits of becoming a Medical Assistant at MTI College. Discover how this field gained increasing popularity and find out if this career path is right for you! According to the American Association of Medical Assistants, MA’s are constantly in demand and the growth within the field will only continue to increase from now until 2024. So what is stopping you? Find out why you should be an MTI College student today!

 

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Chelsey Reeves – MTI Spotlight

Want to learn more about career services at MTI College? Watch this short clip, in which the Director of Career Services, Chelsey Reeves, discusses how her department helps MTI College students with every aspect of their job search. If you are a student who needs help with resume writing, interview tips or anything pertaining to your job search, visit Career Services today!

 

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How Using the Right Cosmetology Products Makes Skin Look Younger

If you’ve decided that cosmetology school is for you, you probably already have a keen interest in makeup and the cosmetology products that are on the market. Go to any drugstore or big-box department store, and you’re likely to find that the array of available products is overwhelming — especially when it comes to anti-aging products whose makers claim that the use of their creams, potions, and lotions will make a person look younger.

At MTI College Paul Mitchell The School, you can enroll in the Advanced Makeup Add-on course to learn all about the latest cosmetology products and techniques, and how to use them on yourself and your clients. The 15-module course improves your employability because you’ll study advanced techniques not found in the traditional beauty school curriculum — starting with the basics of skin care for all types of skin.

Can you imagine how frustrating it must be for a person with a non-cosmetology background to go shopping for products that will make their skin look younger? It’s impossible for a layperson to accurately evaluate the effectiveness of all the products offered. In fact, during your cosmetology training, you’ll learn that many of the products on the market do not and cannot deliver the results they claim. Your training will teach you the basics of skin care and also how to recognize the products that do work.

For example, let’s consider mature skin and anti-aging products.

What causes skin to appear older?

• Collagen loss is one of the main reasons that skin appears older. This structural protein gives skin its firmness and strength. It’s the most abundant protein found in the human body. With collagen loss, the skin gets loose and saggy, and wrinkles appear. So it’s only natural for a consumer who sees a product containing collagen to assume that it will help skin look younger. But the problem with most of these products is that the collagen molecules they contain are too large to penetrate through the skin.
• Loss of hyaluronic acid is something else that causes skin to age. Hyaluronic acid helps balance moisture in the skin, and it is needed to produce new epidermal (surface) skin cells. Like collagen, hyaluronic acid molecules in topically applied products are simply too big to thoroughly penetrate the skin.
• Free radical damage from the sun and atmosphere can cause wrinkles and visible signs of age, including sun spots, dryness and uneven skin tone.

How can the signs of aging skin be reversed?

• Antioxidants that penetrate the skin can help repair free radical damage. Coenzime Q10 (aka CoQ10) is one that can be effective —but only if the molecules have been reduced in size. Look for anti-aging products that list nanoparticles of CoQ10 in their ingredient lists.
• Cellular rejuvenation technology can help by tightening the cells’ DNA, giving them a chance to “detox” and take in new moisture and minerals. This stem-cell technology is usually a serum that, when applied, can firm and re-texturize skin, repair damaged cells, smooth and fill in fine lines, and stimulate new cell production.

What tricks of the trade will make skin appear more youthful?

Part of your cosmetology training at Paul Mitchell The School involves applying corrective makeup and makeup for aging skin. You’ll also learn makeup “tricks” that give the illusion of flawless, more youthful skin:

• Use a matte foundation on mature skin because shimmery products can settle in fine lines.
• Apply neutral blush above the cheekbones and along the jaw line to create a slimmer look
• Do a foundation check to make sure that you have the right color. Apply a dab to the top of the hand and blend. If the edges fade seamlessly and the covered skin looks natural, you’ve chosen well.
• Choose a properly tinted concealer to disguise crow’s feet or under-eye circles.
• Apply matte mauve or pink lipstick for a youthful rosiness that doesn’t make lips look thinner, as they often do with age.
• For younger-looking eyes, use a lash curler and waterproof mascara. Lining the inner lash line with white can make eyes appear larger and wider.
• Angle a gel or cream eyeliner slightly upward to lift fallen eyelids, and apply eye shadow to the outer corners to lift them as well.
• Consider adding a bronzer (use sparingly) for a soft glow.

Once you’ve completed your coursework, you’ll know how to adapt cosmetology techniques for most effective use on aging skin. In addition, your advanced makeup curriculum will teach you how skin tone affects the beauty routine; how to apply makeup for the stage; how to make brides-to-be look beautiful on their special day; and how to use an airbrush system to achieve a subtle difference in makeup results.

Whether you dream of being a Hollywood makeup artist or just want to know how to make people look their best with makeup, MTI College Paul Mitchell The School gives you the expert, hands-on training you need to jump-start your cosmetology career.

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Medical Industry Trends That Impact the Medical Assistant Profession

Many health care trends today involve America’s aging population of baby boomers, and those in the medical assistant profession can look forward to increased responsibilities. If you are contemplating your career choices, it is an ideal time to enroll in a medical assistant program, such as the one offered by MTI College in Sacramento.

As the population ages, the number of patients increases. The trends in the medical industry indicate that new ways of providing care, charging for care and organizing medical records will be needed. Having well-trained, versatile medical assistants will be critical. A medical assistant learns to assist with medical exams, checks temperature and blood pressure, and often performs office laboratory procedures.

In addition to clinical duties, those in the medical assistant profession handle multiple administrative tasks, such as filing, admitting patients and taking medical history information. Depending on where the medical assistant works, he or she may even perform medical billing and coding functions.

The health care industry is changing, and a medical assistant’s duties are ever-evolving. These are some of the medical industry changes that impact the medical assistant profession:

Technology

Data analysis is being integrated into health care operations to improve record keeping, prevent waste and boost efficiency. The medical assistant must constantly update his or her skills to keep up with technology, especially as it is used more often for specific diseases and disorders. Doctors and nurses count on medical assistants to update data so they have the information they need to treat patients.

In addition, those who have entered the medical assistant profession must be technically savvy to use new software programs and devices (such as tablets) to gather and record patient history and pharmacological data. Since technology updates often, it is important that medical assistants stay up to date with advances.

Multitasking ability

Perhaps more so than any other type of medical employee, one in the medical assistant profession must be an expert at multitasking, due to the ever-changing nature of the health care industry. Medical assistants are now performing many of the duties previously done by doctors and nurses, such as coordinating patient care, and communicating with patients and insurance companies. A medical assistant who can adapt to change, communicate well and take on additional responsibilities will have an advantage.

Treatment facilities

According to the American Medical Student Association, the number of people over the age of 65 will have increased by 73 percent between 2010 and 2030. These older Americans will make up the majority of patients who will need health care – in many cases, specialized care. Baby boomers are expected to have higher rates of hypertension, high cholesterol, obesity and diabetes and will increase health care costs. Many of them will be treated in outpatient care facilities rather than in hospitals. This means that more sick patients will be released to their homes or rehab facilities, and medical assistants will be needed to work in these facilities.

Specialization

Because of the growing rate of elderly Americans, employers are looking for medical assistants with specialized training in geriatric care and obesity issues. It they are bilingual in Spanish and English, experienced in pediatrics and trained in electronic medical records, they will be even more valuable.

Choosing the best medical assistant certification training program

If you are excited about health care trends and look forward to a career in the medical assistant profession, choose the best medical assistant certification training program to give you the training you need to succeed. MTI College gives you the education and job placement support you need to begin your health care industry career.

As a student in the MTI Medical Assistant program, you will learn medical terminology, anatomy, physiology and pharmacology to help in your clinical work, as well as proper protocols and procedures. A required 160-hour unpaid externship provides hands-on experience. Once you’ve successfully completed your training – which could take as little as a year – you have access to MTI’s job placement assistance program. With advice from MTI’s expert staff, you could soon be on your way to helping physicians during medical exams, collecting and preparing specimens for the lab and preparing patient records.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth for medical assistants is faster than average. Your training from MTI College could put you in an entry-level position in a rewarding health care career. Contact MTI today to train to become a certified medical assistant.

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Alumni Spotlight – Sean Henry

Sean graduated from MTI College’s IT Network Administration program in November 2015. He chose this degree because he believes it to be a skill that is in high demand and realized it is something he is very passionate about. It took him some time to come to this understanding, but the payoff has been well worth it. Immediately after high school, Sean enrolled at his local community college, bouncing from major to major, unsure of what he wanted to pursue. “I really couldn’t find something that would hold my interest and be able to pay the bills,” he recalled. He began looking into IT at the community college but became frustrated with the timeline. If that was something he was going to pursue, it would have taken him about three or four years, because classes were only offered at certain times and dates. Unfortunately, it was something that was just not able to work out with his schedule. “So, I looked around and tried to find a place to get IT training done,” Sean explained. “I found MTI and I loved them because the whole campus works in conjunction with one another. You never had a problem getting the classes you needed to graduate on time.”

According to Sean, the other main factor that determined his decision to enroll at MTI College was the Career Services department. After his first year at MTI, he would have access to temp agencies and job listings that would be mailed out to him to help find jobs within his field. “The job placement rate, within six months after graduation, was 95% when I was there. It couldn’t be beat. I wanted to go to school, and after I was done, I wanted a job. And a 95% chance I’d get a job after the program? That is icing on the cake.”

Sean’s experience at MTI was both humbling and impactful. “My first year there, I walked in thinking I knew so much about computers and the first several classes were introductory and would be very easy.” Although Sean was innately skilled at IT work, his courses were not as easy as he expected. He had one professor in particular who really made an impression. “He is an amazing human being and changed the way I looked at the IT field. Previously I looked at it as something I was good at. Something I could do to support myself and make decent money doing it. But, he helped mold it into a passion for me.” With both respect and a laugh, Sean added, “He really cultivated me and my fellow students into IT professionals as opposed to computer nerds.”

Prior to MTI, the extent of Sean’s experience was fixing computers for his family members and friends. But now, he just finished signing a contract to work as a PC technician for the Roseville Joint Union High School District. He was drawn to this position because his family is in education, as well. His mother works in upper-level management for a university in California and his father is a professor. This position combines his passion for IT and working in an educational environment. “I love being around people who want to learn,” he explained. His responsibilities will range anywhere from basic troubleshooting, to hardware and software updates, to fixing malfunctioning machines and removing viruses. Previous to this position, Sean worked at a software company as a helpdesk analyst, his official title being Customer Experience Specialist. He would work over the phone with employees, utilizing remote control assistance, for a CRM program that the company had built in-house. Sean would also troubleshoot email problems as well as help people get set up with new email addresses and domains.

Sean’s confidence in his ability to perform well in the IT field is inspiring. He attributed this to how well prepared he was through his education at MTI. “I learned enough there that I have not had any problems at all,” he explained. Not once thus far has he felt he did not know what he needed to in order to succeed. “So far with the credentials I earned there, if I get an interview, I get the job. I’ve only interviewed twice since I left MTI and I got the job both times. Partly because of the credentials I earned that they offered and partially because of the shop courses they had.” Sean also had two courses that were focused on preparing students for their career search. These classes taught him how to interview and how to write a resume. “They taught me everything I needed to know about walking into an interview and making the best possible impression.”

Looking back on his journey, Sean undoubtedly made the right choice. “One of the things that a lot of people don’t realize about the IT field is how fulfilling it could be. Because everyone thinks it’s just sitting behind a computer and typing, but really, in all of the jobs that I have had so far, I very much enjoy the fact that I am making other people’s days better.” Before MTI, Sean was a bit of a wanderer. He did not know what he wanted to do with his life and went through multiple majors to figure it out. He started off in culinary science, then went to biology. From there, he tried chemistry and then nutrition. But now, Sean is fixing problems for people and he could not be happier. “A lot of people discount just how people-oriented the IT field really is. And that’s my favorite part of it. I arrive with a smile on my face and leave with a smile on theirs.”

Moving forward, Sean wants to continue building his work experience to move into a higher-level position. He would enjoy being either a network engineer or a server administrator. He has all of the certifications he needs for a server administrator position because of additional courses he was able to take at MTI. He will have to take additional courses in order to be certified as a network engineer, which he plans on doing soon. In this moment, however, he is embracing how far he has come. “I’m employed. I’m a proud member of society. A few months ago, I was able to move out and am paying the bills on my own. MTI really was the launching platform for my adult, professional life.” He even referred his “better half” to MTI, as well. “I basically dragged her behind me,” he laughed. She went through one of MTI’s healthcare programs and had no problem getting a job in the medical field once she graduated.

Honestly, Sean would recommend MTI College to everyone. “MTI really sparked a fire in me that nowhere else really had. And every day now I go to a job that I love doing. I wake up in the morning happy to go to work. I don’t think that had I picked one of those other fields that I could have said that.”

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