24 Nov 2017
Craig crowned MYTA’s Talent & Recruiter of Year
Last night the team dusted of their suits and gowns to show support for our Managing Consultant, Craig Heywood, at the Manchester Young Talent Awards 2017.
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30 Oct 2017
More lawyers are working longer days than ever before – but are they happy?
Last week we published our Longest Day research – by analysing the number of extra-contractual hours worked by legal professionals.
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30 Oct 2017
Lessons from The Apprentice: how to nail your upcoming interview
Want to know how to nail your upcoming interview? You're in the right place
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28 Sep 2017
Resurgence of the AWS Manchester
The Manchester branch of the AWS has been in existence since the early 1980’s, celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2008 and fast approaching another milestone.
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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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