careerdevelopment

​Today's legal hiring landscape is complex. With a steady influx of new talent and persistent skill shortages, hiring managers and business leaders face significant challenges. While factors such as partnering with recruitment firms and building a strong employer brand play a crucial role, crafting the ideal job offer can make or break your recruitment efforts.Here’s how to ...

​Developing Proactivity to Get Ahead in Your Legal Role In the competitive legal sector, advancing in your career demands more than simply meeting expectations. In today’s fast-paced world, employers are prioritizing candidates who exhibit adaptability, resilience, and foresight. To truly excel, being proactive is key.Why Proactivity MattersProactivity allows you to anticipa...

​How to Ace Your Legal Job Interview: Essential Dos and Don’tsLegal job interviews can be a nerve-wracking experience. While your impressive CV/Resume and cover letter may have caught the attention of hiring managers and recruiters, your interview is where you truly seal the deal. Most hiring managers in the legal industry expect a bit of nervousness from candidates, but the...

​In the competitive job market, staying informed about salary trends and market conditions is crucial for legal support professionals looking to make informed career decisions. Salary guides and market reports provide valuable insights into compensation benchmarks and industry trends. Our Salary and Market Report can be a powerful resource for legal support professionals, fi...

Happiness is an inside job.It’s also the key to avoiding burnout. Have you ever noticed that when you are truly interested in something, you seem to have MORE than enough energy to get it done, no matter what else is going on in your life? This comes down to your mindset. The truth is (physical health conditions permitting) your mind will always give you enough energy to do ...

2020 has seen many cancellations - holidays, weddings and perhaps even your plans to move overseas for work.  Whilst we don't have the power to wave a wand to make international borders open or Covid-19 disapear, we do have a few ideas that may help keep your spirits up and keep you on track for an eventual overseas move.Barratt Galvin is an Australian based legal recruitmen...

A strong LinkedIn profile can help you acheive a wider network and maintain your professional presence.  Often, in job searching, its not what you know, but who you know.   Today Laura shares 5 areas to be mindful of when updating and maintaining your LinkedIn profile.  Enjoy!Barratt Galvin is an Australian based legal recruitment business providing law firm resourcing solut...

In our 'How Can We Help You' video series, Laura is providing general recruitment advice for job-seekers and companies alike.  Job-seekers, this week's video is for you, as Laura shares 4 quick tips to keep in mind when preparing your CV.Enjoy!Barratt Galvin is an Australian based legal recruitment business providing law firm resourcing solutions.  Collectively, our consulta...

During these challenging times, Laura explores the question that has been on our minds:  How can we help you?We'll discuss the answer to this question in this and future videos, so stay tuned.Barratt Galvin is an Australian based legal recruitment business providing law firm resourcing solutions.  Collectively, our consultants have over twenty year’s experience placing legal...

Legal support professionals in Sydney, we're assisting a dynamic Partner with his search for an experienced PA.  For more information, see the video below: