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Tag: Applications

Should you take “just any” job?

April 19, 2017

If you’re coming to the end of your degree and you haven’t secured a “graduate” job yet, then it can be a scary time. Maybe you should have applied for jobs after all? Just why did all those applications come to nothing? What should you do now, go home and wait for the perfect job … More Should you take “just any” job?

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What goes wrong with CVs?

April 11, 2017

How difficult can it be to do a CV? After all it’s just a brief history of your life. Sadly putting one together isn’t necessarily as easy as it sounds. I see quite a few drafts and here are my tips on how to avoid some of the more obvious mistakes.

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How to tackle the case study exercise?

March 6, 2017

Most law interview include some form of case study exercise and the prospect of it can be terrifying. What are employers looking for and how can you go about preparing for it and presenting it? There’s no simple formula but I do have some tips.

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7 Key steps for preparing for an interview

February 27, 2017

You flogged through the application form, you’ve waited to hear and at last comes the news that you’ve got an interview. Great! Now you just have to prepare carefully for the big day. Everyone tells you to do that, but what exactly do they mean? What do you need to do to maximise your chances … More 7 Key steps for preparing for an interview

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How to answer “What is your weakness?”

February 23, 2017

Oh no, the dreaded question. What do you do? If you are naturally self-deprecating this might feel like an opportunity to pour out all the character traits of which you are less than proud. If, on the other hand, you are normally self-confident and ebullient you might be baffled. A weakness? You? Everyone needs to find … More How to answer “What is your weakness?”

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