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Three Pitfalls to Avoid if You Want to Land Your Dream Legal Job

Hiring managers are actively looking for great legal support talent. It’s an exciting time with some great opportunities available nationally so don’t let your dream job slip through your fingers. Having gone to the effort of researching a new pot...

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What You Need to Know When Choosing to Be a ‘Temp’

Managing a busy temp desk in the Legal Support area, I see more and more people choosing temporary and contract roles for their ongoing employment. People often choose to temp as they are: in a cit...

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Keeping candidates engaged in their notice period #SilentPeriod

It's not uncommon for there to be a 'silent period' between a candidate accepting a role and their first day, but it's a vital time to maintain consistent contact. Let me explain why. In the time t...

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Remember to Sell Yourself in Interviews

Show of hands please – who enjoys going to interviews? If you answered no, you’re not alone, but I’d like to ask why? You know yourself better than anyone and that means, you are the best person to...

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How to Stand out in an Interview

Specialist recruiters meet a lot of job seekers who have a very similar level of skills experience, so how do you stand out so your recruiter will get excited representing you? It is something that...

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Time After Time: Rescheduling, Cancelling and Running Late to an Interview

Time - it’s a funny construct when you really think about it. 60 seconds in a minute, 60 minutes in an hour, 24 hours in a day, 7 days a week.. all these little things that determine when we wake u...

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Getting Prepared for an Agency Interview

Being prepared for your interview with your Recruitment Consultant is crucial. Why? Because it’s like the dress rehearsal. It’s in your best interests to be prepared, you will present the best vers...

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Tips and Tricks for Nailing That Phone Screen

During your job search, it is vital to prepare yourself for an initial phone interview, at the drop of a hat. Some phone interviews are scheduled in advance, so you can prepare yourself accordingly...

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What Does Your Shopping List Look Like

How often do you head to the supermarket with your shopping list in hand, telling yourself that you will not veer from that specific list? Now, how often do you leave the supermarket with products ...

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Shine Bright like a Diamond

When applying for a new role – your resume is your first selling tool that a future employer/recruiter will see and read – so make sure it hits the mark and that you sell yourself on skills, experi...