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Should I Stay or Should I Go? How to Decide Whether to Find a New Job

ByBecky Rogers

There will be times throughout your career when you ask yourself, “should I look for a new job?”. It may be because you’re feeling overworked and undervalued. Or perhaps your firm doesn’t have the time or resources to support your personal development. The truth is, there is a myriad of reasons why you may consider…

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

ByHeather Townsend

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)

ByHeather Townsend

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…

a woman with her finger to her lips to symbolise the secrecy of job seeking tips
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3 classified secrets to job seeking in professional services (part 1)

ByHeather Townsend

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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How to use social media to find your next role (8 not-so-secret tips!)

ByHeather Townsend

Social media has long been a great way to increase your profile and get recognised.  Social media can also help you to find your next job if you’re a lawyer, accountant or consultant.  Building a strong online presence is crucial if you work in a  professional service firm. If you’re looking for a new role,…

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A definitive guide to job hunting for lawyers, accountants, and consultants (part 2)

ByHeather Townsend

For lawyers, accountants, and consultants looking for a new role, this article shows you how to job search effectively. In part 1, we covered two key lessons: always have a plan and get over rejections quickly. In part 2, I’ll show you how to leverage your social network and the importance of understanding recruitment agencies….

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A definitive guide to job hunting for lawyers, accountants, and consultants (part 1)

ByHeather Townsend

. For lawyers, accountants, and consultants looking for a new role, this article shows you how to job hunt effectively. In part 1, Icover two key lessons: always have a plan and get over rejections quickly. I’m Heather Townsend, author of Poised for Partnership and co-author of How to Make Partner & Still Have a…

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How to use your social network to find your next job (5 things every job seeker needs to know!)

ByHeather Townsend

The advice on using social networking to find a job in the past has been fairly scarce. Most blogs have given tips on “what to bear in mind if you’re going to make social networking sites part of your job search” with the message that it’s a ‘nice idea’ – getting a new job or…

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5 powerful ways to leverage your network and find your next role

ByHeather Townsend

“It’s not what you know, it’s who you know” is a pretty well-known phrase when it comes to job seeking. It’s no wonder really, as according to a recent study published by LinkedIn, 80% of all vacant job roles are found and filled through networking before they’re even published! I’ve spent a long time with…

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5 practical steps to going back into a partnership after a career break

ByHeather Townsend

Whatever your reasons for taking a career break, it can be daunting to start the process of getting a role back in a partnership. It’s fairly common to be worried about: are my technical skills up-to-date? it’s a challenging time for getting a new job, will it be possible for me to actually get a…

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