Christmas Career Countdown - Day 12

More and more professionals are enlisting the help of an expert to assist them in their job-searches. Recruitment agencies can give you that competitive edge especially if the agency is a specialist in their field. At Douglas Scott our consultants are the eyes and ears of the legal marketplace. We work with clients of all levels from top firms to inhouse legal departments, so, our knowledge of a hirers expectations, salary trends, and market intelligence is on point and up to date.

It’s important that you make the most out of your consultant. Ask questions, no matter how small- your consultant is there to help you. They will review your CV, offer advice and guidance, and assist with any interview preparation. It’s important to be honest. If you’ve made any applications elsewhere (either through a different recruitment agency or through a direct approach) let your consultant know! The more clued up they are the better they can service you. Any negative feedback can help improve the service they provide. Honest interview feedback also helps to inform us of your thoughts on the process so far. 

It’s important to be aware of the different specialisms that an agency deals with. At Douglas Scott we have teams that cover regional areas, practice areas and types of position (Locum/ Temporary work, IT, Business Support). To effectively service you, take advantage of everything on offer and find the consultant best suited to you. They will have an extensive network of connections and specific area knowledge that can be utilised to support you.