Introduction: Meet Kate is the first of a 4 part blog series written by the Barratt Galvin following Kate, Legal Secretary candidate and her journey towards a step up in her career. In this first blog in the series we’ll share who Kate is and her reasons looking for a new role. Keep an eye out for the next blog, ‘How Kate built a relationship wi...

Preparing for an interview? Director Laura Galvin has contributed her expertise to this article outlining some tips and tricks to set you up for success!   Before your interview, you should go over your CV and reflect on your past responsibilities and roles. This way, you won’t feel like you’re stumbling your words and forgetting things. Laura G...

We are delighted to share Barratt Galvin’s 2016-2017 Salary and Job Satisfaction Report for Sydney Legal Support:   BG Salary Report 2016-2017   Whether you are a hiring manager, a job seeker, planning an overseas job search, or just curious about the current market, we hope you find this report to be informative and valuable. ​ Enjoy! Laura & Aly

I watched a brilliant Ted Talk recently, and if you’re not watching Ted Talks yet it’s time to get on board!  This particular one is entitled “Teach girls bravery, not perfection” and is presented by Reshma Sujani, the founder of Girls Who Code.  In this talk, she observes the differences of how we raise boys and how we raise girls, noting that ...

Have you ever thought about the similarities between a job search and dating?  I’m certainly not the first to draw that conclusion.  I recall an episode of Sex and the City where Carrie states that “First dates are like job interviews with cocktails”.  This perhaps explains why myself and other recruiters I know have always said that dating just...

There’s nothing quite like the buzzing of the city of London!!  It’s an eclectic city bursting with history, culture, design and sometimes even flamboyance.  I can’t think of any other city that you can experience such a diverse range of activities and history.  Walking tours of the streets roamed by Jack the Ripper covering the exact spots of t...

I’ve always enjoyed writing articles about London and the experience that many Australians have when moving there, particularly those working in legal.  The writing allows me to reflect on my own travels, who I’ve met along the way, how the experience changed my life and opened up other options for my future.  I had arrived at my own “should I s...

Travelling to London but not sure what to expect?  Countless Australians and New Zealanders have gone before you and had the time of their lives.  But don’t take our word for it!  We’ve interviewed Legal Secretaries who traveled to London in the past to get their take on how to find legal jobs, their best memories, and how the experience has imp...

Travelling to London but not sure what to expect?  Countless Australians and New Zealanders have gone before you and had the time of their lives.  But don’t take our word for it!  We’ve interviewed Legal Secretaries who traveled to London in the past to get their take on how to find legal jobs, their best memories, and how the experience has imp...

Travelling to London but not sure what to expect?  Countless Australians and New Zealanders have gone before you and had the time of their lives.  But don’t take our word for it!  We’ve interviewed Legal Secretaries who traveled to London in the past to get their take on how to find legal jobs, their best memories, and how the experience has imp...