Stacey Jolliffe, Head of Locum at Douglas Scott with over a year at the company, believes in focusing on progress over perfection - constantly improving and tackling challenges without waiting for everything to be "just right." She measures success by the quality of placements, client and candidate satisfaction, quick turnarounds, repeat business, and growth. For those entering legal recruitment, she advises understanding the industry, specialising in a niche, networking, mastering communication and sales, staying organized, building long-term trust, and staying resilient.