What is a recruitment consultant?
Even before we start school, we are all likely to be asked about the ideas we have for our future career. What do you want to do when you grow up? While early answers often concentrate on vocations such as being a firefighter or playing football for England, over time our interests tend to broaden […]
How to follow up after an interview
You made a good first impression with a strong handshake and a friendly smile. Your presentation seemed to hit to mark with your interviewers staying engaged and taking careful notes. You answered all the questions asked of you with insight and confidence, giving varied examples of relevant experiences that highlight your career successes to date. […]
When is the right time to apply for NQ solicitor jobs?
It can be a very difficult situation for a trainee solicitor. You are just a few months into your training contract with the law firm that is supporting your qualification, but very quickly you need to start thinking about what your next step might be once you become an NQ (newly qualified) solicitor. Of course, […]
The time is right, plan your next move.
So here we are a year into the Covid 19 pandemic. If we had known at the start that we would have to endure such challenging restrictions and trading turbulence for over 12 months we may have just waved the white flag. It was difficult to imagine how our business could survive in the face […]
The most common CV mistakes
The first step to landing your next role is taking the time to ensure your CV is just right. Your CV should be an accurate representation of your best professional self and provide a memorable first impression to potential employers – hopefully for all the right reasons! While most of us spend time creating, updating […]
How will ‘Gen Y’ lawyers impact law firm retention and recruitment?
Following an interesting report from London Business School last year, reflecting on the expectations that ‘Generation Y’ professionals will change jobs more frequently, we have considered how this might impact the legal profession. With modern law firms being run more commercially, and routinely cutting their staff numbers when business dictates, it can be of little surprise if the Partners […]