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My next move: Should I take that year off from my career?
13 April 2012 • ByLouisa Condous, senior consultant, Jacinta FishMy next move: Should I take that year off from my career?

There are many reasons why people consider a career break. The concept of an adult “gap year” or sabbatical is...

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My next move: How hard is it to get work overseas?
05 April 2012 • ByPaul Garth, senior consultant, Burgess Paluch Legal RecruitmentMy next move: How hard is it to get work overseas?

It’s fairly tricky to move overseas as a second year, to any market. There are many pertinent reasons why you may want...

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My next move: I’ve been considering changing jobs for a while, but with financial turmoil raging aro
31 March 2012 • ByMatt Harris, manager – private practice, Taylor RootMy next move: I’ve been considering changing jobs for a while, but...

The simple answer is yes. There’s no question that staying in the same job is the safest option.

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My next move: Is it possible to move back into private practice from my current in-house role?
23 March 2012 • ByPaul Cowling,general manager,Randstad LegalMy next move: Is it possible to move back into private practice from...

Whilst the traditional movement of lawyers has always been from private practice to in-house, we have certainly seen a...

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My next Move: How important is a good CV?
20 March 2012 • ByJonathan Walmsley, principal, Marsden Legal Search & RecruitmentMy next Move: How important is a good CV?

A good CV can make all the difference in securing an interview. A poorly written CV will exclude you from the interview...

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My Next Move: Should I wait until I am a senior associate before moving overseas?
12 March 2012 • ByKellie McLean, senior consultant, JLegalMy Next Move: Should I wait until I am a senior associate before...

The reasons why lawyers seek to work overseas are definitely many and varied. The majority seek to relocate for the...

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My next move
02 March 2012 • ByLisa Gazis, managing director, Mahlab Recruitment (NSW)My next move

Having interviewed many successful lawyers working in diverse areas, I have noticed that they all have one thing in...

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My next move: Will undertaking flexible work practices impact my career in the legal industry?
24 February 2012 • ByDaniel Stirling, general manager, DolmanMy next move: Will undertaking flexible work practices impact my...

There has been a definite increase in non-standard work practices in recent years, such as part-time work and...

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My next move: What should I do if my firm has offered me more money to stay?
17 February 2012 • ByJacinta Fish, managing director, Jacinta Fish LegalMy next move: What should I do if my firm has offered me more money to...

How flattering. They want you to stay and they are willing to pay! While the offer of extra money is enticing, you need...

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My Next Move: I want to gain experience in Asia, so what do I need to do to secure a job there?
10 February 2012 • ByPaul Burgess, director, Burgess Paluch Legal RecruitmentMy Next Move: I want to gain experience in Asia, so what do I need to...

A move to Asia can be challenging, financially rewarding, and expose you to one of the most diverse legal markets in the...

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