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Recharge: Job searching techniques

The online classroom was delivered on Wednesday 13 September 2023.  

This session will explore key considerations when looking for a new job, including a step-by-step guide on how to create an effective job search strategy using tried-and-tested methods that work.  

The content will be suitable for final seat trainees approaching qualification, solicitors at all levels of PQE and those considering a return to the profession following a career break. 

This online classroom is for you if you are hoping to resurrect your career but not sure how to navigate the complex web that is the legal jobs market; or are considering making your first lateral move and not sure whether to use a legal recruitment agency or go it alone; or perhaps you have already made applications but are wondering why you’re yet to secure any interviews. 

You will hear from Husnara Begum, former City lawyer turned career coach, who will provide an objective step-by-step guide to navigating to legal jobs market. 

What this will cover

This online classroom will cover the following steps to successfully navigate your way into a new job: 

  •       reality checking – are you targeting the right jobs?
  •       where to look and how to tap into the hidden jobs market
  •       how to sell yourself with confidence, the importance of staying relevant and building your personal brand
  •       recruiters v direct applications
  •       how to get recruiters on-side 
  •      speculative applications – are they worth it?
  •       networking and how to ask for referrals / recommendations and / or personal references
  •       CV and application tips
  •       job interview tips
Learning outcomes

This session will cover:  

  • key trends in the legal jobs market considering current economic conditions 
  • honest and candid advice on why some job searches go nowhere and lead to frustration and procrastination 
  • best practices when looking for a new job 
How you will learn

Practical insights and advice will be shared, along with signposting information to additional resources. 

Free ex VAT
Type of training
CPD
Format
Recorded online classroom
Level
Introduction
Who is this for?
City Lawyers
Ethnic minority lawyers
In-house lawyers
Alternative business structure (ABS) (In-house lawyers)
Junior lawyers
Small firms lawyers
Solicitors
Students / Trainees
Women lawyers
Course length
1 hour
SRA Competence
A2
C1
C2

The experts

Husnara Begum

Expert
Facilitator

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