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CAREER CENTRE

Promoting the interests of professionals who work in our niche areas is an important aspect of legalsupportnetwork.co.uk

We are committed to providing a service that will assist you in making those all important career decisions.

Our aim is to provide you with easy access to information that will make your career planning and obtaining that dream job alot easier.

Using our experience in recruitment and knowledge of the Legal market for Finance, Finance Systems & Costs professionals, we aim to deliver a useful resource to professionals whose careers are within these fields.

Follow the links for more information on each area.  A Factsheet is also available for each area and accessible from our Factsheet Library.

Understanding Law Firms is an essential start to learning more about the Legal profession and the different types of firms within the industry.

The job market has never been so competitive.  With employers and recruiters all looking to attract the highest calibre applicants to their vacancies, we encourage you to conduct some research in to how to go about Finding a Job.

Once you have enough information about your chosen career path you should turn your attention to  Writing a Curriculum Vitae.  Our aim in this section is to deliver the essential information you need to consider with a view to securing appointments and interviews.

We always encourage individuals to write a CV that includes enough relevant detail in order to ensure the reader can build up a positive picture of your career and skills.  If you are struggling with content for any of your roles, why not refer to our Job Spec Library for assistance.

Applying for Jobs can be a time consuming process.  In this section we look at the different methods of job applications and what you need to do to secure that all important appointment or interview. 

The Interview is possibly the most daunting prospect for most individuals during the job hunting process.  In this section we cover all the important areas to consider during the interview process.

Some employers and recruiters use Tests to establish skills in certain areas.  Check out our advice on how to deal with Test situations.

Whether you have secured an offer via a recruiter or direct from an employer, you will still need to be involved in Negotiating the Deal.

Use our Salaries & Benefits area to find out more about salaries for specific roles in different regions.

Once you have a Contract of Employment or signed Offer Letter you can think about  Resigning.  Now all you have to do is look forward to arranging your leaving drinks and think about Your New Job.

Our Best Practice Guides section provides useful information on Registering as a Candidate with Legal Support Network and how to get the most our of our services, including our Jobs by Email facility.