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Online networking is a key theme in today's society, as professionals and businesses engage with various social media and networking sites to promote their company, develop their own professional reputation and build their networks - as well as providing a channel to source market information...

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Tuesday
14 February, 2012

By Angela Hall

Angela Hall

That's what a candidate said to me today. I have to say I was pretty gobsmacked. This is a highly qualified solicitor on a £40k + salary, with highly sought after skills and he is winding down for Christmas. Christmas is six weeks away. And six weeks is a long time in the job market....

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Monday
14 November, 2011

By Amy Bullock

Amy Bullock

Next week we shall be attending the 2011 Annual ACSeS Conference (Association of Council Secretaries and Solicitors). This years event is to be held at The Grand Harbour Hotel in Southampton. The event is considered by many to be the premier training and social event in the local government...

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Friday
11 November, 2011

By Kate Jasper

Kate Jasper

It was recently announced that Leeds firm Gordons has launched an apprenticeship scheme that will enable five successful applicants per year to become legal practitioners without going to university. The four-year programme, starting in September, is aimed at students who have completed...

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Thursday
30 June, 2011

By Amy Bullock

Amy Bullock

In recent years the increased cuts and constant restructuring in the work place have resulted in flatter structures, with fewer opportunities for employees to progress internally. Given that it is well documented that employees' perceptions of organisational support for development are...

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Wednesday
1 June, 2011

By Kate Jasper

Kate Jasper