Category: Candidate Tips

headhunted
Candidate Tips

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 technique from conventional face to

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Time Management
Australian Law

7 Time Management Tips For Lawyers

How do you effectively manage your time? Is there a perfect method? Your job is demanding with long hours being regularly the norm, linked to demands from clients, partners and associates alike. In order to keep up with a seeming never ending demand – time management is imperative. Prioritise your time  In an ever changing

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dont burn your bridges
Australian Law

Don’t burn your bridges

So you’ve decided it’s time to move on and have secured a great new offer. Here are a few handy tips to ensure you leave your job on good terms. Stay engaged Don’t check out too early. As long as you are being paid you owe it to your firm and your clients to do

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legal salary
Australian Law

How to negotiate your legal salary

Much like interviews, successful salary negotiation happens BEFORE any conversation. Being well prepared will make you a lot more successful. 1-  Know industry ranges so that you know what is realistic for any given role.  Glassdoor, while not legally specific, may have some useful information of actual salaries. 2-  Always remember that it is a

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Australian Law

Deciding on which legal job to accept

Now that you have some more information about the job, the organisation and the people, you are in a strong position to reflect on whether this opportunity is a good match for you. The next step is to ask yourself some questions to see how closely the role aligns to your strengths, interests and personal

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Common Questions
Candidate Tips

Common Questions you may be asked during legal job interviews

There are many questions you may be asked during a legal interview.  Here are some common ones to help you prepare. Questions about your experience What were your accountabilities/responsibilities in your prior positions? What did you particularly enjoy/dislike about that role? Why did you leave your prior employment? During law studies, what extracurricular activities did

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zoom
Candidate Tips

Five wауѕ to асе уоur next ZOOM/ѕkуре interview

Advаnсеѕ іn communications tесhnоlоgу have mаdе the video іntеrvіеw аn іnсrеаѕіnglу соmmоn раrt of thе hіrіng process. Tоdау’ѕ guest expert will оffеr tірѕ to bе ѕuссеѕѕful at уоur nеxt video interview.For саndіdаtеѕ аnd rесruіtеrѕ alike, video interviews саn bе incredibly bеnеfісіаl; саndіdаtеѕ are nо longer bound by geography, rесruіtеrѕ саn lоwеr thеіr hіrіng соѕtѕ аnd

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four easy mistakes candidates make
Candidate Tips

Four easy mistakes candidates make – and how to avoid them

As recruiters, we hear, see and are sometimes surprised by some of the easily avoided yet common mistakes we see in the recruitment process. Here are some tips to help you along the recruitment process. Overdoing a cover letter There are circumstances that do require cover letters. Cover letters are not the place to rewrite

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research potential employers before applying
Candidate Tips

Research potential employers before applying for a job.

Extensively Research the Company. Your biggest advantage is information, and almost everything you need to know about a company can be found online. Here are the questions to answer about the company you’re applying for: • What does the firm/company do? • What is their culture like? • What kind of people do they typically

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