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Recruitment is a significant investment of time and money, and the wrong decision can be costly.
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Recruitment is a significant investment of time and money, and the wrong decision can be costly.
In these competitive times when the market is flooded with law students looking for valuable work experience, graduates looking for a foot in the door, and young lawyers looking for qualified positions - how do you choose the best candidate for the job and for your organisation?
It can be a hard decision based on a resume, cover letter and even an interview.
An ideal scenario is to take on someone of whom you have prior experience, and can be confident of their suitability. But if that is not possible, I recommend taking a holistic approach to selecting candidates, bearing in mind the following points:
If selecting one person who is right for the job isn’t an obvious decision after an initial round of interviews, consider how you could gain greater familiarity with the top candidates to confirm their suitability for the role and the organisation. Maybe a second round interview with different people from the firm would help, possibly involving a practical task to help assess their skills. Alternatively, organise a casual coffee between them and some junior colleagues.
The University of Queensland’s Faculty of Business, Economics and Law has a Student Employability Team to ensure our graduates are job-ready. I have ten years’ experience as a lawyer in London and Brisbane and my role at UQ is dedicated to working with our law students and their potential employers.
I am happy to discuss your recruitment needs and can be contacted on (07) 3346 9259 or