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By DebbieH 10 Jun 2019 0 min read

What should I be including in my law graduate CV?

It s graduate season and you re almost ready to walk out in to the world of work But how do you demonstrate the skills and experience you ve acquired to a prospective employer If you re searching for...

By DebbieH 27 May 2019 0 min read

The CV do’s and don’ts for a newly qualified solicitor

So you ve completed your law degree after years of hard work and are now a fully qualified solicitor The next step of your journey is going to be exciting but first you need to start the process of ap...

By DebbieH 18 Mar 2019 0 min read

5 essential skills for your Solicitor’s CV

In the legal industry competition for jobs is fierce In order to land your ideal role your solicitor CV needs to stand out with strong and relevant skills As well as sharing your experience achievemen...

By DebbieH 18 Feb 2019 0 min read

6 transferable skills to put in your paralegal CV

Applying for paralegal roles successfully will require a strong CV but if you are new to the industry you may not have a huge amount of legal experience to write about But that doesn t mean you don t...

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By DebbieH 03 Jan 2019 0 min read

Writing a CV for a Legal Executive

Writing a brilliant CV is essential to your job search Why Because you won t get to interview stage without it at least not in the legal industry So if you re searching for a top chartered legal execu...

By DebbieH 26 Nov 2018 0 min read

Should I use a generic CV to apply for jobs?

Hiring managers receive an average of CVs per position that they post so their time is limited when reading through yours If it doesn t stand out to them then it s likely heading for the rejection pil...

By DebbieH 05 Oct 2018 0 min read

ILSPA: The do’s and don’ts for covering letters

The Institute of Legal Secretaries and PAs ILSPA have kindly provided us with more advice on the key points for your covering letter Read more below During your jobhunt it is crucial that you understa...

By DebbieH 10 Sep 2018 0 min read

CV mistakes you could be making

If you ve been working for a number of years you re probably used to hearing advice about what you should be putting on your CV But has anyone ever mentioned what you shouldn t be doing Below we ve hi...

By DebbieH 18 Aug 2017 0 min read

Ten ways to improve your law CV

A stunning CV could be your ticket to an interview and your dream solicitor barrister or paralegal job All the advice from job-hunting experts says spend plenty of time getting your resume right Don t...

By DebbieH 09 Sep 2013 0 min read

Will hobbies help or hinder a law CV?

By Heidi Nicholson Opinions are divided on whether there is any purpose to the interests section of a CV The traditional view is that your hobbies and pastimes show something of you as a person and de...

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