October 18 | news, views and industry insight from the legal recruitment experts
Hello
Our Halloween edition of Touchpoint has landed!
This month we've got plenty of tricks to assist you in your job search as well as treats... including our Tales from the Recruitment Crypt, taking a look some of the scariest candidate encounters that the recruitment industry has seen. Warning - there's some real howlers!
We also look at what's Scaring Off candidates from applying to roles - and how law firms can put themselves in the best position to attract only the very best legal talent from the market.
And, whilst most of us enjoyed an extra hour in bed on Sunday when the clocks went back as part of Daylight Saving, our infographic demonstrates that those in legal are actually working more hours than ever...
Finally, a huge thanks to Helen Watson, Head of Employment Law at Aaron and Partners, for her interview this month.
Tales from the Recruitment Crypt
Since it’s the month of Halloween and a time to celebrate all that’s scary, we explore our 'unlucky 13' CV and Interview horror stories straight from the recruitment crypt.
Clients: What's Scaring Off Candidates?
We look at what spooks people during the recruitment process to help improve a firm’s chance of attracting the highest calibre candidates.
Leading by example
Helen Watson, Head of Employment Law at Aaron and Partners Solicitors talks to us about her career highlights, and what skills will best equip the lawyers of tomorrow.
Longest Hours Research 2018
Coinciding with the clocks going back on Sunday, our latest infographic (through analysing the number of extra-contractual hours worked by legal professionals) reveals our latest Longest Day research.
Bowled away...
Our Quarter 3 business update took place last week where we shared company-wide and team news, as well as focused our attention and agreed firm plans for an exciting (and busy!) Q4 and beyond.
Our annual bowling tournament followed - and National Account Manager Matt Dewsnap and Recruitment Consultant Emily Flewitt were rightly crowned king and queen of the pins.
Brush the cobwebs off your job search with these 6 tricks...
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