recruitment strategy Archives - Elias Recruitment

Uncertain times- don’t worry, we are in your corner

August 31, 2023October 8, 2020

Sometimes you need to talk to someone about your career. It is dangerous to speak to colleagues at work so an objective outsider with industry experience is a good option.

Here is where an experienced consultant can help. Elias Recruitment has over 20 years helping legal professionals in private practice and in-house legal roles. Our award winning team, are a safe pair of hands to advise on everything from salaries and your current role or any future move. We can offer expert advice and insight into which opportunities will best suit your career ambitions.

We have consultants in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth to assist you. So if you want a friendly, objective voice on your team, book a free career chat with one of our team at [email protected].

The Dream Job. Are you ready if it knocks on your door?

October 2, 2023August 13, 2020

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 some ideas on how to … Read more

Preparing for your legal job interview

September 1, 2023November 21, 2019

You only have one shot to make a great first impression so excellent preparation is the key to a successful interview. Some of the key fundamentals include: Dress appropriately. How you dress tells your prospective bosses a great deal about who you are and the kind of employee you would be. You should wear appropriate … Read more

Are you looking for a recruiter?

December 14, 2023October 9, 2019

Just speak to Elias Recruitment. Seriously though, with almost 20 years of being dedicated legal recruitment specialists and helping legal professionals move both within practice and into in-house legal roles, we are a safe pair of hands with your next career transition. We can offer expert advice and insight into which opportunities will best suit … Read more

Is it time to change jobs?

December 14, 2023July 16, 2019

Before you take the leap, take a moment to ask yourself the following questions: Am I being challenged in my current role? Am I still learning? Do I feel respected and appreciated? Am I developing new skills that will enhance my value? Can I see a future career path? Do I get up each Monday … Read more

Keep your lawyers happy!

March 26, 2023March 18, 2018

Retaining top talent should be a priority for every firm. Turnover is costly in terms of training time, lost work, employee morale – not to mention unhappy clients. With the candidate market for lawyers increasingly tight, it is more important than ever to keep your lawyers happy! By providing a clear career track and support … Read more

Why good lawyers are like fresh milk

September 4, 2023June 14, 2017

Good lawyers are like fresh milk – they are a perishable commodity and if you don’t act quickly they will be gone. In the 17 years that I’ve been recruiting lawyers, I have never seen a market quite like the current. For whatever macro or micro-economic factors are at play, there is a certain bullish … Read more

6 steps for hiring Lawyers

October 2, 2023February 28, 2017

[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 available who can transfer into … Read more

Why using more than one recruiter is a bad idea

October 2, 2023June 21, 2015

Many employers believe they’ll get a better result and widen the pool of candidates by briefing more than one recruiter. But that’s simply not true for so many reasons. I know what you’re thinking, of course he’d say that. He wants the commission all to himself! But forget about trying to find any ulterior motive: … Read more