The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes the opportunity to unwind, reflect, and recharge for the year ahead. Winding down work for the Christmas holidays is not just about wrapping up tasks; it’s about finding a balance between productivity and relaxation. In this article, we explore some practical tips to help you transition smoothly into the festive break, ensuring you leave work behind and fully embrace the holiday spirit.   Create a Year-End Checklist: Before you dive into the holiday festivities, make a checklist of tasks that need to be completed before the year comes to a ..read more

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses, including law firms, swiftly transitioned to remote or hybrid work arrangements to ensure continuity and employee safety. However, as the world has regained normalcy, some law firms are contemplating a return to traditional in-office work. This shift prompts a consideration of the potential pros and cons associated with ending remote or hybrid work arrangements within the legal sector. Pros of Ending Remote Work Arrangements: Enhanced Collaboration and Team Dynamics: In-person interactions promote spontaneous discussions, idea sharing, and ..read more

In today’s world, everything is becoming more casual… that includes the corporate and world of professional services, and what may be considered appropriate for most of us can be a bit mind-boggling! New-world terms “dress for your day” or “corporate casual office attire” are so broad and can interpreted so many ways. We’re here today to help try and solve that burning question with some sure-fire tips on how to get it right. We know that looking for a new job, attending multiple interviews and the whole job search process can be a daunting one, so to be confident in what you wear is one thing ..read more

Looking for a new job can be stressful and confusing, add on top of that some little known etiquette must dos and you’ve got yourself a complete minefield! We’re here today to give you our top dos and don’ts to make this a smooth sailing process. Do: Always let your consultant know when you cannot make an interview, even if you do not want to reschedule that interview because you have changed you mind. We’re all human, these things happen so best to keep us in the loop. Don’t: Ghost your recruiter. We understand that you may be using multiple agencies or that you may already be interviewing el ..read more

Australia is one of the lucky countries that gets a whole 4 weeks (20 days) annual leave, with some employers even offering an extra week or purchase leave arrangements. Today, we’re here to talk about how you can make the most out of those leave days to fit in some extra-long weekends and holidays! The key thing to remember when you are wanting more bang for your buck is public holidays! We get a whole heap of these throughout the year and depending on which state you live in, you can utilise these to get up to over 50 days of holidays! Here’s an example of how someone in Melbourne can get up ..read more

Want to Find Your Next Ideal Job? Follow These Tips! Looking for a new role can be an exciting yet challenging time and we have put together some key things to consider and keep an eye on when commencing your job search. Do Your Research Read up on the firm you are considering. Have they had positive feedback on socials and in the news? Have they received awards for their work on creating a positive, safe and supportive work environment? Also consider their key values, these are usually highlighted on their website and showcase how they treat and value their staff and clients and can including ..read more

We get it, resignations can be scary business, especially when you want to keep things on good terms with your employer and wanting to score that fab reference from your manager. So, we’ve come up with a few pointers on how to get through this nerve-wracking process to save yourself some of those sleepless nights.   Read through your current employment contract You would be surprised how much information is in your contract that you completely forget about once you’ve signed it and secured the role. Your employment contract should state how many weeks’ notice you need to provide to your e ..read more

Winter is almost upon us which means shorter days and colder weather, and for most of us commuting in the dark. Now that restrictions have eased and more and more workers are heading back into the office, it is important to take note of how you can make this process as seamless and easy as possible. Here are some tips that we here at Amicus have come up with to help you with this process: Take hot drink breaks and have a hot lunch – we don’t know about you, but when you’re feeling cold there’s just something about eating a hot lunch or having a hot drink that warms your belly and brightens up ..read more

Hybrid Working: The New Norm It is crazy to think that just over two years ago the term ‘hybrid working’ wasn’t a term any of us often heard about, particularly in the legal industry which has historically been known as old-school in its approach to offering true flexibility to staff.  Well, no more… times, they are changing! There are none happier to see this happening in the industry than us here at Amicus Legal Recruitment. We can finally offer our awesome candidates the opportunity to work in a hybrid role in almost all of our roles – both in legal and legal support. As we already hit ..read more

2021 what a year?! It seems that time really does fly when you’re having fun! The ups and downs of lockdowns and all things Covid has everyone really spent in the lead up to the holidays this year. That’s why it’s so important to take this time to really rest and recharge your batteries for another huge year ahead! Now that most of us are remote working at least partially if not entirely, it is really important to recognise the need to switch off that laptop and phone and be present with your friends and family. Even though you may not be jet setting off on a luxurious holiday overseas, our mi ..read more