Helpful client advice from our consultants
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 same time and from larger firms that’s very often as a blind cc email on a Monday morning. And of course, for many roles that is sufficient to generate enough CV’s to make a hire. [...]
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 into the company.
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 about what the very best law firms do to hire and retain top talent. While not trying to teach granny to suck eggs “the top ten tips” that came out of that session makes for [...]
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 the last couple of months, however, I have seen a marked increase in the number of new contacts phoning in because their current methods are not delivering the right results. On the other side of [...]
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 gathers pace, that figure is now nearer 30%. Clearly, the legal landscape is in the midst of disruption. As a rule of thumb, taking salary and office costs into consideration, having an associate working in [...]