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13 Dec 2017

Christmas Career Countdown - Day 3

Our top tips how to land your dream job in 2018. Day 3 - Focus on self-improvement and professional development

12 Dec 2017

Christmas Career Countdown - Day 2

Our top tips how to land your dream job in 2018. Day 2 - Have realistic expectations and learn to be flexible

11 Dec 2017

Christmas Career Countdown - Day 1

Our top tips how to land your dream job in 2018. Day 1 - Identify exactly what your dream job is

1 Dec 2017

We have another star in our midst.

Managing Consultant, Olivia Collicott, has been shortlisted at the Made in Manchester Awards 2018

30 Nov 2017

What does it take to be a locum?

Locum workers are now more important than ever. With the fantastic team we have here at Douglas Scott, you can rest easy knowing that your position in the market is valued and needed.

28 Nov 2017

Married to a TV Lawyer

We consider Meghan Markle’s on-screen character, paralegal Rachel Zane and look at what it’s like to be the other half of a lawyer. Here are some of our favourite on-screen lawyers from across the pond

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.

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.

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

28 Sep 2017

Tick tock

We made our first 2018 placement in June and now have a number of January, February and March start dates lined up for candidates.

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.

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.