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How to say no to law firm clients and still keep them happy

How to say no to your law firm clients without making them feel frustrated or offended? Even with overfilled plates, many lawyers have the tendency to take on more work, to make promises all over the board and to stretch themselves as thin as they can to go above and beyond to make their clients…

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How to pick yourself up if you are unsuccessful in the partnership admissions vote

“We regret to inform you that you were unsuccessful in the partnership admissions vote…” If you are reading this article because you have just been told you are not going to make partner this time around, I feel for you. Whether you expected it or not, it’s a blow to the ego and I’m guessing…

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Seven massive differences between working for Big 4 and Mid-Tier firms

Working in mid-tier accounting firms vs Big 4 – what are the differences? This is an important question for many accountants and consultants, especially those looking for the best opportunity to progress their career to partner Why? Because their decision could be the difference between them being stuck on the ladder or progressing in their…

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Want to make it to partner? You’re in the right place! Ambitious to get noticed as partner material? Check out our articles and free resources to help you to get noticed as partner material, to network to win your own clients and to build a business case for partner. Learn how to act and think…

Making partner- the pros and cons. Do you really want to make partner?
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Making partner- the pros and cons. Do you really want to make partner?

I was interviewed a while back by a journalist for an article in Economia on the different routes to make it to partner. As I was speaking to her, I found myself wanting to say: but what if you don’t want to make partner…? Making partner is not the only destination for your career. In fact,…

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3 classified secrets to job seeking in professional services (part 3)

Whether you are looking for a different role or a new opportunity, there are three things that lawyers, accountants consultants always seem to skip when hunting for a new job; three things that are essential if you actually want to land the position that you want. To help you find (and secure) a new role,…

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3 classified secrets to job seeking in professional services (part 2)

Job seeking is a tough, time-sucking activity that is a lot of work for very little reward – but alas, it needs to be done. Whether you are looking for a different role or a new opportunity, there are three things that professionals always seem to skip when hunting for a new job; three things…

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3 classified secrets to job seeking in professional services (part 1)

Job seeking is a tough, time-sucking activity that is a lot of work for very little reward – but alas, it needs to be done. Whether you are looking for a different role or a new opportunity, there are three things that professionals always seem to skip when hunting for a new job; three things…

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Thank you for signing up to our free Career Kitbag. In 5 mins or so, you will have an email with access to the full Career Kitbag. You’ll also receive from us regular tips to demystify your journey through to partner. In these tips, we’ll tell you the stuff your partners can’t or wouldn’t tell…

Kate Clover

Kate Clover Kate has spent the last 15 years helping accountants and lawyers progress their careers in practice. For many years she ran the emerging leaders development programmes at a large growing law firm. Key areas Kate has supported coaching clients on include: Understanding strengths and weaknesses to perform at your best Developing practical career development…

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