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Keep…
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DEVELOPING RAPPORT IN INTERVIEWS
Establishing rapport is one…
June 7, 2016/by michelle#WORDSATWORK
#WORDSATWORK
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June 7, 2016/by karenDO YOU NEED A CAREER CHANGE?
DO YOU NEED A CAREER CHANGE?
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April 14, 2016/by alisonSO YOU WANT TO BE AN EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
SO YOU WANT TO BE AN EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
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April 5, 2016/by michelleGRADUATES – ARE YOUR EXPECTATIONS REALISTIC?
GRADUATES – ARE YOUR EXPECTATIONS REALISTIC?
Graduate…
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Carla Thomas’ Red Kite Fundraising Morning Tea!
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February 19, 2016/by alisonTHE GRAD RACE – NAILING THE INTERVIEW
THE GRAD RACE – NAILING THE INTERVIEW
Once you find out that…
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THE GRAD RACE – APPLYING
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THESE THINGS REQUIRE NO EXPERTISE
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IF I KNEW THEN WHAT I KNOW NOW
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FEEDBACK TIPS – WHAT TO DO AND WHAT NOT TO DO
Giving…
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IS THE SEASON…
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[Please note that in this blog post I have referred to maternity…
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I know a lawyer who occasionally gets a rush of blood to the…
September 7, 2015/by alisonBlock out your time
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Here at empire careers we love an inspiring or motivational quote.
Every…
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I recall a conversation with a young woman recently who wanted…
July 16, 2015/by michelleGender Identity in the Workplace
Every-one is talking about Caitlyn Jenner (formerly known as…
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Your annual performance appraisal is just around the corner.…
March 5, 2015/by michelleHow to decide what networking events to attend
WOULD YOU GO TO THE OPENING OF AN ENVELOPE? HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR…
February 18, 2015/by michelleValentine in the Office – People Will Know!
Let’s be honest – a flirtation or a whole new relationship…
February 16, 2015/by karen7 Ways To Truly Develop Your Career
Career Planning 101!
We have written before about what 'the…
February 9, 2015/by karen10 things to never say in an interview!
Your goal in an interview is to get across to the interviewer…
February 6, 2015/by mariannaAre you developing your career plan? Learn from the best!
‘What would you do, if you weren’t afraid?’ Sheryl Sandberg’s…
February 4, 2015/by karenLeaving Your Job? How to do it gracefully
Resigning is very stressful. Regardless of the circumstances…
January 28, 2015/by karen15 THINGS TO DO IN ‘15
Don’t believe in New Year’s resolutions? Fair enough. Here…
January 20, 2015/by michelle6 Simple Ways to Make Meetings Work
Meetings are an unavoidable fact of life when you work in an…
January 15, 2015/by alisonSleep is one of the weapons you need against stress
There are many ‘weapons’ you need in your arsenal to ward…
December 12, 2014/by karenPay Rises & Salary Package Negotiations
Asking for a Pay Rise
Salary review season for many law firms…
December 10, 2014/by mariannaMastering Networking for Career Development
A lot of professional people shudder at the mere mention of networking…
December 8, 2014/by michelleWorking Flexibly? Make it Work
Flexible work is mainstream now – at least it is supposed to…
December 4, 2014/by karenRetrain Your Brain
Our brains are essentially lazy. This may come as a surprise. …
November 28, 2014/by michelleStamina – Christmas is just around the corner
‘We must catch up before Christmas’ someone says to you on…
November 26, 2014/by alisonGiving Notice
The ‘Golden Rule’ in life is never burn any bridges and this…
November 24, 2014/by mariannaTake Control of Your Career – Being good at your job is not enough
It is easy to think that if you:
Work hard
Show commitment
Are…
November 24, 2014/by karenGRADUATES – Your Time Is Now
It is that time of year when law graduates who are finishing…
November 20, 2014/by karenSix ways to get good supervision
In an ideal world, all supervisors will know how to be the perfect…
November 20, 2014/by michelle7 Ways to make the most of LinkedIn
LinkedIn is becoming one of the most useful personal branding…
November 4, 2014/by michelleSOCIAL MEDIA – Don’t Let It Get In Your Way!
Google the name Kyle Doyle and you will come up with a series…
November 4, 2014/by karenSlow recovery but steady improvement
Thankfully, with an improved outlook, business confidence has…
October 30, 2014/by OFA_empireGetting the best out of your recruiter – For Job Seekers
If you are reading this, it is because you are already working…
October 30, 2014/by alison7 Tips to Help You Stay Out of Trouble at your Work Christmas Party!
TIS THE SEASON…
It is getting close to the season to be jolly,…
October 22, 2014/by alisonIs your workplace committed to good mental health?
Did you know that it is Mental Health Week this week?
Mental…
October 8, 2014/by karenTOP TIPS FOR INTERVIEW PREPARATION – Part 2 – At the Interview
Relax
That is easy to say and not so easy to do, but you can…
October 1, 2014/by michelleTOP TIPS FOR INTERVIEW PREPARATION – Part 1 – Before the Interview
So you’ve had the call and you have an interview for the job…
October 1, 2014/by michelleFocus on the Positive
You've got to accentuate the positive
Eliminate the negative
Latch…
September 26, 2014/by karenThings NOT to say at work. And why.
There are many common words, or sentences, that are guaranteed…
September 22, 2014/by karenDealing with disappointment
When you are looking for a new job it is inevitable that you…
September 19, 2014/by michelleIt’s not you, it’s the market
In June 2013, New South Wales (and our other States) experienced…
September 19, 2014/by OFA_empireShould I apply directly?
These tight market conditions have seen our clients recruit directly…
September 11, 2014/by OFA_empirePerspectives of a new employee
"To feel valued, to know, even if only once in a while, that…
August 26, 2014/by alisonHow to receive and act on negative feedback in a positive way
We all need people who will give us feedback – that’s how…
August 26, 2014/by michelleExpressing Gratitude is one of the easiest ways to retain staff
"Showing gratitude is one of the simplest yet most powerful things…
August 26, 2014/by michelleHow do you build a great workplace culture?
The health of the workplace culture and the impact it has on…
July 18, 2013/by michelleLatest Employment Trends and Tips
As part of our regular review of employment trends, we offer…
May 6, 2013/by michelle4 signs that your staff may be thinking of quitting.
It’s easy to get complacent with good staff and not make an…
April 25, 2013/by karenLegal job search trends
Legal job search online is changing
Mobile technology has changed…
April 21, 2013/by michelleHow to Prepare to Take Leave
Written by Caitlin Chapman – Recruitment Consultant (Legal Support) Sydney NSW
Taking leave from work is always exciting and we all deserve a break from work and the opportunity to completely tune out. However, this is often harder in practice…
Is Your Valentine a Co-Worker?
According to a survey by vault.com in 2014 (http://www.vault.com/blog/workplace-issues/love-is-in-the-air-vaults-2014-office-romance-survey/#slideshowAnchor), more than 50% of those surveyed had had an office relationship. The research showed…
Christmas Networking – What is worth saying yes to
‘We must catch up before Christmas’ someone says to you on the phone as you open yet another email with an invitation to a pre-Christmas drinks function, and your heart sinks.
Networking has never been more important, to raise your…
Forget about smoking – sitting is now bad for your health
Sitting for long periods of time at a desk has now been suggested as having the same detrimental effect on our health as smoking.
In a recent article in the Sydney Morning Herald Sarah Berry referred to two different studies that showed that…
17 Rules of Email Etiquette in the Office
Email is used more and more as a means of communication. Back in the last century – in the 1970’s and 1980’s, lawyers could get away with telling clients that a draft of a document was in the mail. Now, if a document is drafted it can…
How to decide what networking events to attend
WOULD YOU GO TO THE OPENING OF AN ENVELOPE? HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR NETWORKING EVENTS.
Networking is a vital skill needed for all professionals wanting to increase their profile. You will be invited to a myriad of different events and activities…
Valentine in the Office – People Will Know!
Let’s be honest – a flirtation or a whole new relationship at work will certainly make coming to work a whole lot more interesting. The downside of course is that this doesn’t just apply to you but to everyone watching your relationship…
Sleep is one of the weapons you need against stress
There are many ‘weapons’ you need in your arsenal to ward off the effects of stress in a high pressure environment.
You need to eat well, exercise, reduce alcohol intake, and get an appropriate amount of sleep. Of course all of these…
Retrain Your Brain
Our brains are essentially lazy. This may come as a surprise. Did you know that our brain processes millions of pieces of information every day? And yet we can only consciously deal with a limited amount of information.
So our brain takes…
Stamina – Christmas is just around the corner
‘We must catch up before Christmas’ someone says to you on the phone as you open yet another email with an invitation to a pre-Christmas drinks function, and your heart sinks.
Networking has never been more important, to raise your profile…
Is your workplace committed to good mental health?
Did you know that it is Mental Health Week this week?
Mental Health week (from Sunday 5 October 2014) coincides with and marks World Mental Health Day on 10 October.
Mental Health Week aims to educate and engage people about mental health…
Things NOT to say at work. And why.
There are many common words, or sentences, that are guaranteed to annoy your co-workers, or boss. Here are a few of our favourite no-nos and why.
That’s not my job/ That’s not my problem
When you’re asked to do something, responding…
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