I have recently graduated from an ABA approved Paralegal program and I'm interested in becoming a Real Estate Paralegal. I would like to know if I need to take some real estate classes to boost my job prospects? I live in NYC.Thanks!
That would help your career.
Congratulations on your ABA!! It should go without saying that anytime you can build on your knowledge specific to your career is beneficial. Laws and real estate are state-specific, so not only will the knowledge you gain through additional schooling, but the initiative taken to build your resume will fair well in your job search. If you already have a goal as to who specifically you'd like as your employer, contact them and ask what it is they look for in an employee for just such a position. They may have specific directives that will point you in the right direction. Take it from someone who wishes she had done that BEFORE she spent four years in college only to then teach for a year and find out those 4 years were wasted. The Perfect Resume by Tom Jackson is an EXCELLENT resource for someone like yourself. Also, there's quite a variety of cover letter and resume templates on Microsoft's website or just click into the lick below... Best of luck!
