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How to Succeed Quickly in Your New Role

Joining a new firm is an exciting prospect. However, the pressure to prove your worth can be incredibly overwhelming. So, to help you put your best foot forward, we’re sharing our advice on how to succeed quickly in your new role! I’m Heather Townsend, author of Poised for Partnership and co-author of How to Make Partner & Still Have…

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12 tips to survive and thrive when you move to a new firm

Want to move firms? This one’s for you… I recently finished a great book called ‘Strategies for Being Brilliant’ by Sue Ritchie – the book explores 21 strategies to achieve greater happiness, confidence and success. Throughout the book, Sue draws upon her personal experience with emigration to demonstrate how these unique strategies helped her adjust…

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

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)

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….

a cheetah hunting to symbolise how to job hunt effectively
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A definitive guide to job hunting for lawyers, accountants, and consultants (part 1)

. 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!)

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

“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…

How does your role change as you move from manager to director in your firm?
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How does your role change as you move from manager to director in your firm?

We are going to explore how your role will change as you move upwards through the career stages within your firm.In this blog post we will start with one of the hardest transitions, going from manager to director ( in a Big 4 firm, mid-tier or small firm). Or for the lawyers, whether BigLaw, Magic…

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How to get promoted to manager ahead of your peers

Professional service firms, especially law firms, accountancy firms and the Big 4, are all very competitive places. After all, these firms hire very bright talented people. It is not a surprise that the people around you are very ambitious for their career. This ambition may or may not include helping you further your career. This…

What changes as you move from senior associate to partner in a Magic Circle Law Firm? (It’s more than just your job title)
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What changes as you move from senior associate to partner in a Magic Circle Law Firm? (It’s more than just your job title)

Many a senior associate and junior partner has come a cropper by failing to realise how the goal posts change when you finally get partner on your business card. In this blog post, we talk about how to make partner in a Magic Circle law firm by examining how the role of a partner in…

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