8 Sep 2017
As one window closes another one opens…
As the biannual transfer window frenzy dies down and the dust settles, recruiters may be filled with the reminiscent rush and buzz of placing a candidate in their new role.
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22 Aug 2017
Five Simple Causes of High Junior Staff Turnover
Recruitment Consultant Lara Shannon delves into the increasing trend of high junior staff turnover within law firms.
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28 Jul 2017
Work life balance breakthrough?
17% of legal professionals work flexible hours, research we have carried out into the battle for work-life balance suggests there is an easier win to be had by tackling another element of the benefits package.
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10 May 2017
How to use technology to keep fit
One of the biggest risks to health is a sedentary lifestyle. Legal professionals can spend hours at a time seated at their desks. Luckily, there are several ways of using technology to get fit.
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27 Apr 2017
Which region has the x factor for relocates?
57% of legal professionals would up sticks and take a job in another region according to our survey. So which regions might have the x factor for the foot lose and fancy free Solicitor or Legal Executive?
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25 Apr 2017
5 TV shows you should really catch up on
If you have have exhausted your pipeline of box sets and are in desperate need of some inspiration you are in luck. Here's 5 shows that come highly recommended by the Douglas Scott team.
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27 Mar 2017
Max out salary in the first 10 years of a legal career
Lawyers with 5 years or less experience are nimbler than their experienced colleagues. Well timed job moves can help maximise take home pay in the first 10 years of a legal career.
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23 Mar 2017
Exodus? 5 credible alternatives to Apple's iphones
iPhone owners often believe they have the world's greatest phone. Alternatives do exist, however, with several handsets that can compete and not just on the hardware specs
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21 Mar 2017
6 super smelling perfumes on the cards for Mother's Day
Need some Mother's Day inspiration? The Douglas Scott team name some of their favourite fragrances, find out what they say and what you are going to pay.
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23 Feb 2017
Essential house move crib sheet for NQ Solicitors.
January, February and March is a time when many Trainee Solicitors start to browse legal jobs but it's also a peak period for rented accommodation searches and availability.
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18 Feb 2017
10 magic iPhone tools and apps for busy legal professionals
Douglas Scott's resident iSheep Jon Paul Hanrahan looks at 10 iPhone tools and apps that will make your home and work life that little bit easier.
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21 Jan 2017
Find your A game this February
Been under a cloud in January? Recruitment Consultant Rachel Marshall offers five tips to help ambitious legal professionals finally ditch the winter blues and find their A game this February.
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