How to position yourself for approaches (headhunting)
A few touches to your mobile phone and your groceries, an Uber or a pizza come to you. So why not a job? Many of the best jobs are never advertised so how do you hear about them? Good employers know that the best lawyers are so busy running their
Four Easy Ways To Pimp Your CV
A study by US job board The Ladders found that you have 6 seconds to make an impact or you land in the “Reject” pile. Recruiters (whether agency or internal) tend to zone in on: Name Current title and employer How long you have been at your current workplace and
Seven Surprising Trends During Covid
Tenders Lawyers Weekly recently reported instead of a decrease in projects due to the pandemic, it appears there is an increase in tender and bidding activity. Coronavirus is forcing a more tech-focused approach which is good news for law firms that were innovative in tech in the pre-pandemic world. Flexibility
The Dream Job. Are you ready if it knocks on your door?
You are happy in your job. But let’s face it. It’s a job. A means to an end. But what if your dream job was right around the corner. What if an employer was proactively seeking their next superstar and that star was YOU? Would you be ready? Here are
CONGRATULATIONS!: To all the 2020 WINNERS in the Australian Law Awards
The Elias Recruitment team would like to congratulate all of the WINNERS in this year’s Australian Law Awards. ABOUT THE AWARDS The Australian Law Awards is regarded as the industry’s most prestigious accolades recognising excellence across the entire legal industry. The awards pinpoint professional development and innovation, showcasing both the
Six ways to ace a video interview
Written by Jason Elias, this article was first published in the Law Institute Journal, August 2020 As the pandemic continues, it’s wise to be prepared for interviewing via videoconferencing COVID-19 has fundamentally changed the way the legal recruitment process operates. Video interviews have become the norm and require a different