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6 steps for hiring Lawyers
[f 1. Don’t hire if you don’t have to Despite making a living from placing lawyers, I recommend my clients look at their surroundings and canvas all the alternatives before hiring a new person. Is the role necessary? Can existing staff take up the slack? Are their capabilities in-house already
So you want to practise law in Australia?
If you are considering moving to Australia and practising law there are 3 key factors to consider. Migration The first step is your migration status. For non-residents or citizens to work in Australia you will need to hold a valid visa. There are various categories of visas that will provide
8 ways to build your personal brand with LinkedIn
Law is increasingly competitive with the rise of technological advances and changes in society. Gone are the days people just go to your company website. These days, many will check out your LinkedIn first. Whether you’re job hunting, gathering leads or networking with clients, having a professional eye-catching LinkedIn profile
Number of legal job vacancies declines – what it means for Lawyers
The number of legal jobs advertised last quarter has dropped according to the latest Elias Job Index. Over the last quarter, there has been a decrease in the number of jobs advertised. However, that may not be all that significant to the legal job market and that the previous period,
How to handle a bad performance review
Getting a bad performance review – or even a less-than-great review – can be a career nightmare. But before you start drafting an angry resignation letter, remember there are ways you can turn the situation around without moving on. In fact, the way you deal with a bad performance review
6 reasons to use a recruiter when hiring
I am obviously a recruiter and of course I would be telling you to use a recruitment agency – but here’re good reasons why…… 1. Don’t waste your advertising time & dollar Advertising is not as easy as it seems. There is an art to writing up the right advertisement