Lawyers need to be motivated, proactive and hard-working to succeed in their roles, but these characteristics are not necessary for being a successful passive job hunter. Working smart rather than hard is the key to passive job hunting, and that means leveraging technology – selectively.
According to Rob Green, director at CML Recruitment, social networking sites such as Linkedin, while useful for building professional contacts are unlikely to rival the best online job boards when it comes to passive job hunting. “The way [social networking sites] function means it is not as simple to apply for a job as it is through traditional job portals,” he said.
While sites like Linkedin are good for connecting to active recruiters and recruiter job groups, passive job hunters need to exercise caution when uploading their personal information, as they have little control over who accesses their profiles. This is where a well designed job site – like legaljobscentre.com – can provide job hunters with the online privacy settings they need.
Job hunters can restrict public viewing of their CV and safeguard their identity by requiring recruiters and employers to specifically request authorisation before they access their resume. This privacy function not only protects the job seeker’s personal information, but also puts them in control and offers a more effective way of passively checking out the market.
Green also advises passive job seekers to align themselves with recruiters who will keep them up-to-date on the job market, and to sign up to job news alerts on popular job boards. “A well informed and well connected recruiter is an essential tool to being able to map out a successful career path for the forward-thinking professional. So is sticking to traditional job boards,’ Green said.
What can legaljobscentre.com offer?
1. Access to over 35,000 in-house and private-practice legal jobs
2. Specific search criteria such as location, specialisation, keywords and PQE level
3. Up-to-date legal job news, career information and video streaming
4. Full control and privacy over personal and professional information
5. Free iPhone app for increased accessibility
6. Direct, discreet and interactive medium to connect with recruiters and potential employers
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