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October 1, 2025
How to use AI tools in a smart way when preparing your next legal job application so you don't end up sounding like every other applicant.
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August 20, 2025
Lawyers: making a lateral move is a significant decision that warrants more than a salary comparison. The questions you should ask yourself before making the leap.
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July 9, 2025
Cultural fit can be just as important for your legal industry career as technical skills and work experience. Find out why and how law firms assess value alignment.
Sharon Henderson presenting at the 2025 Legal Recruitment Landscape for Lawyers & Hirers seminar
May 23, 2025
Stand out in a competitive market through understanding trends in the Melbourne legal sector and tips on how you can attract, recruit and retain talented lawyers!
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April 16, 2025
Dreading Mondays? Feel like you've hit a ceiling at work? The 7 signs that suggest you may have outgrown a role and should start considering your options.
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March 4, 2025
The questions aspiring in-house counsels are likely to be asked in interviews. Find out how to approach these questions & what corporate employers are looking for.
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December 4, 2024
Private practice can offer a dynamic & rewarding working environment - from career advancement, skill-building & opportunities to work with high quality clients.
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October 21, 2024
Understanding practice areas & specialisations is essential for a young lawyer's career advancement. Explore key practice areas, trends & future opportunities!
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July 17, 2024
Building and maintaining a well thought out network fosters opportunities and allows you to learn, grow and progress your career.
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April 24, 2024
Skills lawyers should focus on, highlight in their CV and add to their career development plan to make the shortlist in their next legal industry role.
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March 12, 2024
Soft skills can be highly valuable in a successful legal career. Here's how to demonstrate you possess these skills on your CV & LinkedIn profile.
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January 15, 2024
Explore the career opportunities outside of private practice, their benefits and how they can help you build your knowledge, skills, network, and career.
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December 12, 2023
The tricks & tools of long-serving lawyers on how to balance the demands of your career and your life outside the office, so you can continue to thrive.
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November 15, 2023
Being a lawyer can be a stressful pursuit. We share tips on how to look after yourself & your mental health to avoid burnout & enjoy a long & successful career.
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September 5, 2023
How an industry specialist recruiter can negotiate & maximise your chances of securing the best compensation package, working arrangements & benefits (yay!).
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