Candidate Advice

Helpful career advice from our consultants

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 to consider is your CV. This is the first thing a recruiter sees when considering you for a job. It’s your ticket to getting an interview and as such, needs to be tip top to [...]

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 resolutions sets in. They’re the same resolutions you had last year but never achieved, and most likely the same ones you’ll make next year when you fail to do them this year. You’re not alone, [...]

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 down for a week of family fun over Christmas. But before you can peel away for your special day of giving too many presents and eating too much turkey, you must deal with the office [...]

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 in for some serious discussion. As a result, we have seen numerous other predominantly powerful men being accused of similar acts of harassment. Whilst this blog post doesn’t aim to look into the how’s and [...]

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 at suitable attire for women to wear for the same occasions. Here at Ambipro we have put together some pointers to help you pick out that perfect outfit for the office or the courtroom. First [...]

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 right. In this day and age, and especially in law, your appearance can say a lot about you and lead people to form opinions about your work ethics and ability. After all, if you can’t [...]

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 you prepared?’ Here at Ambipro we have put together a few hints and tips to help you prep for, and ace, that interview for the job you’ve always wanted. The key, as to most things [...]

The Counter Offer

So you are about to resign? Take a few moments to think things through. Feelings: You initially considered changing companies because your present position can no longer offer the growth potential to match your experience. It is true to say that your present company has helped you progress professionally and as a result, you may [...]

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 do get in the room, it’s all too common to worry that better candidates have already interviewed. Nerves can take over too, whereby you end up over talking and waffling, not saying enough or perhaps [...]