Officially accepted a placement

A little change in plans. After a discussion with Ms. Bradley on Thursday, March 30, 2017 about the placement at Skyline we decided I should go for one more interview before I finalize my decision at Skyline.

Friday morning (March 31st)  I interviewed with Crystal and Mr. Teixeira at Teixeira Law Office in Cambridge. They were both very friendly. I didn't go into the interview feeling worried. I knew that if this was the place for me it would be mine, and everything would fall into place. Whether with this placement or the one at Skyline. I left the interview feeling happy and confident. The assistant got back to me after an hour and  offering me the placement position, which I have accepted.

It may be a small law firm, but the people their have huge hearts. My giggly, fun personality will fit just right in with the others. The law firm covers wills and estates, real estate and family law. I'm excited to start working at this law firm, more excited now then I was with my other officer. I also  look forward on expanding the skills and knowledge I've gained these past two years during my placement.

They are also looking to hire, so depending on my performance I may be looking at a full time job after. So that motivates me to give it my all, 100% and more.

Placement Position

Third times the charm!!

I heard back from Skyline Group of Companies on Wednesday, March 22, 2017. They offered me a placement position at their office in Guelph and I accepted their offer Thursday morning.

Now I am just waiting to receive some forms earlier this week coming up regarding the placement position and I will have them sign my papers. After all the paper work I will be all set for April 10th.

I look forward to starting and putting everything I've learned these past two years to use in the real world.

Interviews

To this date I've had three interviews. Rabideau Law got in touch with me earlier this week after my interview with them on March 2nd and mentioned that they will be choosing a candidate for the placement position soon. The position at this law firm is for their Debt Law department and they won't be hiring after, so it makes me question if I would want to work there knowing I won't get hired on after, and also if I would even be able to think of doing a placement position at the law firm because that compartment is not one of the areas of law that we have studied so far in the program.


My interview on Wednesday, March 15th with Skyline Group of Companies went fantastic... well that's from my perspective. I am still waiting to hear back from them, but third times a charm, I am right?

I can tell my patience is being tested. Although it worries me to not be hearing back as the deadline to find a placement position is getting closer, and the last thing I could ever imagine is not graduating.

Introduction

Welcome to my blog!

My name is Emanuela Juc, but I prefer Emma. I am 19 years old, bi-lingual in English and Romanian, and I have live in Kitchener my entire life. I love to travel, but no where feels life home. I belong to the church youth committee, and I am a believer in Christ.

I am currently enrolled in the Office Administration Legal Program at Conestoga College, Doon Campus (which is only 5 minutes from my home, I love it!). I am self motivated, and very organized.

Having grown up my entire life in Kitchener, and becoming very familiar with this area I would like to complete my placement near home. Coming into this program I was scared about not possibly enjoying the law aspect due to how many business courses I was taking in high school and my love for business. My liking for law has grown over the past year and I believe I have found a solution to where I wold like to engage my focus on finding a career. Not just any assistant placement will be acceptable, due to the law requirement, so what better way then to find a placement in Corporate Law that will incorporate law and business at the same time. Business has always been something I enjoyed and to be able to incorporate a little bit of law and business of one job, that sounds amazing! Along with my interest in Corporate Law, I will also be looking for opportunities in Wills/Estates and Real Estate.

Having experience in an office experience makes me aware of what to expect when I go out to field placement. Whether it's from inputting data in software, filing, photocopying, organizing files, answering the phone, or writing correspondence, I feel very prepared.

As of today, I have applied to three locations. Haney, Haney & Kendall in Waterloo is looking for a receptionist/legal assistant interested in learning more about estates and corporate law. Cohen Highley LLP in Kitchener is looking for a legal assistant for Esates and Wills. Rabideau Law in Kitchener is looking for Real Estate help. I am currently waiting on responses from these firms, but my placement hunting will not stop here!

I will keep everyone in touch with my journey on finding a placement!