What should be contained in a cover letter to an employer?
Try not to let the agency people get to you. I think they are all like that. Typing tests mean nothing on the job, because most legal typing is not in huge manuscript format. It’s more detailed in most cases (like filing in divorce paperwork or real estate transfers). You can do typing tests online for free if you want to keep up your speed and accuracy though. Don’t delve too deeply into the temping thing. If anyone asks you about it, all you have to say is that you preferred a variety of work situations at the time, and working through an agency gave you that experience. Your cover letter should be super professional and give them just enough to get them to read the details of your resume. If you don’t have a lot of legal experience, highlight what you do have that could be helpful in the field anyway. Something like…. Dear Mr. Smith; This letter is to express my interest in a Secretary/Receptionist position with your legal firm. With excellent administrative and computer skills, a
