2023 represented a calmer 12 months in comparison to the preceding two years of a booming private practice recruitment market. The aftermath of a boom and wider economic and political conditions resulted in a more cautious period. The post Market Update 2024 appeared first on Ardent Recruitment ..read more

We are really excited to bring you the first podcast in our Ardent Legal Recruitment Trailblazers series. Director Jane Gaunt speaks to Gillian Boateng, Employment Lawyer, about her career journey to date, her experience of becoming a mother during her training contract and balancing a career with parenthood. Listen Here   The post Legal Trailblazers with Gillian Boateng appeared first on Ardent Recruitment ..read more

We’re really excited about our new podcast series. Director, Gerry Arbuckle, speaks to leading names in the Legal world, starting with Theresa Mohammed, Partner at Watson Farley Williams LLP. The post Legal People Podcast, Episode 1 -Theresa Mohammed appeared first on Ardent Recruitment ..read more

The Ardent team were honoured to take part in the The Palmer Catholic Academy Year 11 futures day on 14th September. The post Year 11 Futures Day appeared first on Ardent Recruitment ..read more

Earlier this month we celebrated our 8th Birthday! We finally managed to get together to raise a glass to Ardent together in the sunshine last week. It’s been an exciting journey and we can’t wait for the next 8 years! The post 8th Birthday Celebration appeared first on Ardent Recruitment ..read more

  The entire Ardent team took part in the London Legal Walk this week. We were among 16,000 walkers who completed the 10km route raising money for frontline free legal advice agencies.   The temptation to stop at a riverside bar was strong (ok we did stop for a quick one) but we made it! [...] The post London Legal Walk appeared first on Ardent Recruitment ..read more

As part of our series talking to lawyers who are pushing boundaries in the profession, we interviewed Kaleem Khan, a Senior Tax Associate at Travers Smith. The post Legal Trailblazers: Kaleem Khan, The Legally Blind Guy appeared first on Ardent Recruitment ..read more

Being interviewed can be a stressful experience, but there are many ways in which you can manage your anxiety and present your best self. In Stress Awareness month we asked James Capell-Abra of Stress Matters for his advice on handling the interview process.   Why does an interview situation makes us anxious? Anxiety is a [...] The post How to manage interview stress, before, during and after the interview appeared first on Ardent Recruitment ..read more

We were absolutely delighted to see so many of our clients ‘in real life’ last week at our cocktails and mocktails evening. We chose the award winning Silverleaf bar at the Pan Pacific Hotel on Bishopsgate as our venue. Guests were welcomed with champagne and served a series of signature cocktails.   Having had so [...] The post Client cocktail evening appeared first on Ardent Recruitment ..read more

Ardent Director Jane Gaunt reflects on the recent ups and downs of the legal recruitment market and makes predictions on recruitment volume, hybrid working and salaries in 2023.   What has the recruitment market been doing in the last 2 years?   Unprecedented times at a global level caused an unprecedented shift in the legal [...] The post Market update: Steady and Strategic in 2023 appeared first on Ardent Recruitment ..read more