To Smack or not to Smack
The question about smacking children has raised its head again recently as The Association of Educational Psychologists (AEP) have put [...]
Sharia Law in the UK
Most people in the UK have heard of Sharia Law, it gets a rather raw deal in terms of press [...]
Emotional Intelligence is a desired skill nowadays, but what is it?
Desired skills by firms often change with the times and technology. What may have been needed to get ahead 20 [...]
Law Firms & AI – Technological Transformations
During each industrial revolution, as well as other technological leaps in society, questions always arise about how the industry will [...]
All the Legal Ladies
The balance in the legal workplace is changing. For the first time since the profession admitted Maud Crofts, Carrie Morrison, [...]
How to Keep Your Staff Happy Without a Raise
Recent research from CV Library has shown that 65% of employees feel they are underpaid. This ranged from high figures [...]
Mandela & Apartheid
This week would have seen Nelson Mandela reach his 100th Birthday. The man famed for his imprisonment whilst fighting to [...]
Friday 13th – Unlucky for Some
The unlucky number that has haunted us for years raises its head again today on a Friday, making it even [...]
Mental Health in the Workplace
Right now, 1 in 6 workers is dealing with a mental health problem such as anxiety, depression or stress which [...]
Counting the Cost of Complacency
Love it or hate it, the world cup is everywhere, and England have got off to a surprisingly good start. [...]
Is Freedom of Speech Really Free?
“Everyone has the right to freedom of expression. This right shall include freedom to hold opinions, and to receive and [...]
Sometimes You Just Have to Break the Law
Throughout history many people have had to fight hard to earn their rights. Rights that, in hindsight, should have applied [...]
Manchester’s Legal Sector is Expanding
Figures for 2017 have shown that Manchester recorded the highest legal services sector office take-up by square footage across the [...]
Don’t be the Office Ignoramus
Bad Habits in the Workplace Our professional working lives last about 45 years. Let’s say you worked a 40 hour [...]
Vacancies Are on the Up
Recent data and analysis by the REC has shown a decline in staff availability and an increase in pay offers [...]
Pregnancy and Marriage Should Never Be an Issue When Recruiting
Despite the many policies put in place to help eradicate workplace discrimination, it appears that women are still having to [...]
Covering Your Bases With a Cover Letter
Ask around your friends, colleagues and even your bosses and you’ll get a mixed response to the question ‘should I [...]
Sleeping Your Way to Success
First things first, this blog post is not about sleeping with your boss for a raise or a promotion! In [...]
Cut Crime, Not the Police
Ever since the Governments austerity measures were implemented after the financial crash of 2007-08, Manchester has seen a reduction in [...]
Could We Give Life to the Death Penalty?
Last month Donald Trump made it known that he would like to introduce the death penalty to drug dealers and [...]
Assisted Dying – Britain’s Last Taboo
Britain’s last taboo has made its way back into the public conscience recently with Guernsey’s parliament due to hold a [...]
Facebook – Social Media or Social Theft?
A lot has been said recently about the connection between Facebook and Cambridge Analytica. The firm used personal information harvested [...]
The Male/Female Balance
A lot has been said recently about the lack of diversity in the boardroom. New research has shown that there [...]
International Women’s Day
On Thursday the world celebrated International Women’s Day. Past celebrations have generally focussed on the promotion and encouragement of women [...]
You Don’t Need a Law Degree to Become a Lawyer
What was that? You don’t need a law degree to become a lawyer? How does that work? No doubt these [...]
Tweeting Your Career Away
When the internet first became open to the public in the early 90’s no-one really knew what to do with [...]
How Many School Massacres Does it Take to Change a Gun Law?
It’s 14th February 2018, a mere 45 days into the new year and an expelled student by the name of [...]
Emmeline Pankhurst – Icon, Anarchist, Visionary
This week it was announced that a statue of suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst will be displayed in St Peter’s Square [...]
A Few Tips for a Better Work-Life Balance
In todays climate of 24/7 connectivity some people are starting to blur the lines between work life and home life. [...]
Will Carillions Collapse Affect Manchester?
No doubt many of you will have read about the collapse of Carillion this week. A private sector business dealing [...]
4 Simple Steps to a Super CV
As the new year plods along and you start thinking about improving your work situation, the first thing you need [...]
New Year, Old Resolutions
It’s that time of year again where the haze of New Year’s Eve lifts and the reality of your [...]
A Homeless Person Isn’t Just for Christmas
During the festive season it’s not uncommon for people to feel the urge to give something back. More often than [...]
What is Net Neutrality?
Later today the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) will take a vote on repealing President Obama’s 2015 legislation on Net Neutrality. [...]
The Party Pooper – Office Christmas Party No-No’s
It’s that time of year again, the office is winding up the years work and staff are preparing to wind [...]
Rise of the Robot Recruiters?
Will Robots Replace Recruiters? Up until now, recruiters have built an industry around ‘the human touch’ of recruiting. Relying on [...]
Winter is Coming – Recruitment Outlook for Winter
The Recruitment & Employment Federation have released their findings from the October survey and the results are an interesting mix [...]
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Ever since the Harvey Weinstein scandal broke into the public domain last month the subject of Sexual Harassment has come [...]
Remembrance Sunday
This weekend will see the people of Britain pay their respects to the men and women who gave their [...]
Looking Good for Your Interview or Job (Women)
Last week we looked at work outfits for Men to wear in the office/courtroom. This week we will be looking [...]
Looking Good for Your Interview or Job (Men)
Whether you are going to your first interview or starting your new job, it is important to get your appearance [...]
Being Ready for the Big Day – Legal Interview Tips
After hours of searching, hours of filling in applications you finally have it…. The interview! The question now is, ‘are [...]
The Legal Landscape is Changing – are you “Career Proof”?
As a recruitment agency – we at Ambipro are witnessing big changes within our sector – and are adapting as [...]
When working with one recruiter is the best option for you as an employer
The vast majority of law firms have some form of PSL. Most vacancies get given out to the PSL at [...]
The Hirer’s Guide (Part 1)
Got a new starter? - This handy infographic will help you decide when you should start "onboarding" your new employee [...]
The Counter Offer
So you are about to resign? Take a few moments to think things through. Feelings: You initially considered changing companies [...]
Legal Market Growth Comparisons
The legal market has grown - This infographic helps show how Manchester has led the way!
Keeping Up with the Legal Recruitment Trends in Manchester
Building an online presence or looking for better results on google? this infographic will help [...]
Could Being a Paralegal Be the Best Route to Success?
The recruitment landscape is changing dramatically. In 2014, 50% of all legal hires in England & Wales were in London. [...]
About Us
Wonder who we are and what we do? This infographic gives you an idea of what we can do [...]
Why Having the T-Shirt Isn’t Everything
A wonderful infographic highlighting the pro's and con's of different approaches towards sourcing and promoting a candidates legal career progression. [...]
What if the odds are stacked against you?
Getting a new job isn’t easy. On many occasions, you might not even get an interview. Or when you [...]
The Best Talent (Part 1)
The team at AmbiPro have collectively, over 50 years recruitment experience. Last week at an ‘AmbiProactive’ meeting we were talking [...]
Friday Fun-in-Law
In Manchester University’s School of Law – the lecturer was keen for his students to expand their thinking, so he [...]
Who is in the Champions league for legal support?
Even if you don’t follow football you can’t help but be aware that the big prize in football is to [...]
Things you should do before an interview (Part 2)
When you get invited for an interview by a potential employer, it’s an exciting time. That excitement can sometimes build [...]
Things you should do before your interview (Part 1)
The Manchester legal landscape continues to stay buoyant as we already near the end of the first quarter of 2017. [...]
How many secretaries does it take to change a lightbulb?
That joke is old and dated. So too is many people’s perception of the job of a legal secretary itself. [...]
Supporting the North West Legal Market
In the last twelve months, the number of solicitor vacancies across all practice areas in the North West was outweighed [...]
Flexibility is key for both Clients & Candidates
As a recruiter, it is of course not unusual to get a call from a client asking for help. In [...]
Real Estate leads the (North West) way
Over the last 12 months, ( February to February) law firms advertised more roles for Real Estate Solicitors than any [...]
Don’t become that frog
We all know the story of how placing a frog into boiling water will ensure it leaps out, yet putting [...]
Demand in Manchester for PI lawyers outstrips supply.
The number of personal injury cases either going to court or being settled out of court is at an all-time [...]
Why London might no longer be the best place to start and build your legal career
As recently as 2014 London accounted for around 50% of all the legal hires in England & Wales. As 2017 [...]