I am often asked why one particular job candidate was selected by an employer over another when both had apparently similar technical skills and experience. When asked on their final choice an employer will very often simply say that they “liked” one candidate better or...
This year I have reached somewhat of a milestone. 1,000 LinkedIn connections – from both employers and employees within the New Zealand legal profession. Many of you I have meet in person, others via video chats or email. This got me thinking about the importance...
An increasingly attractive career choice, working In-house requires a set of skills and experience that is often in addition to those required in private practice. Recent years have seen a growing number of In-house roles within the legal sector. Today approximately 22% of lawyers are...
First off, look in Seek and the legal press – who is advertising a lot? What is the quality of the ads they are running? Are they well written? Next, look at the recruiter's website- what is their firm’s recruiting philosophy? Do they follow ethical guidelines?...
Like most employees, you probably don’t relish the thought of heading into salary negotiations. However, it is important for both you and your employer to feel you’re being fairly recognised and compensated. First port of call is to determine what your employer’s remuneration policy is and...
Whether you’re actively searching for a new job or not, you need to make sure that you present yourself in the best possible light on LinkedIn. Most law firms and recruitment agencies treat your LinkedIn profile as a digital CV. To increase your chances your...
There are few reasons to believe the average solicitor working in law is happy in their job. Recent Gallop data on employee engagement suggests that only 3 in 10 employees are happy in their jobs. Just try typing “My job is” into Google on your...
Larger law practices invest heavily in recruiting new solicitors and associates—only to find that they leave the firm within a few years, before they are truly productive. Corporations often have greater success in retaining the employees they hire. Their secret? What can your practice learn...
Larger law practices invest heavily in recruiting new solicitors and associates—only to find that they leave the firm within a few years, before they are truly productive. Corporations often have greater success in retaining the employees they hire. Their secret? What can your practice learn...
Larger law practices invest heavily in recruiting new solicitors and associates—only to find that they leave the firm within a few years, before they are truly productive. Corporations often have greater success in retaining the employees they hire. Their secret? What can your practice learn...