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Jon Williams
In-house team
Nationwide
The process
1. When to look?
Generally it is better to wait until you get your results, although you may want to take some guidance and advice on this from your Brewer Morris consultant. Everyone’s circumstances are different and a lot may depend on the area of tax in which you wish to practice.
2. Choosing a recruitment consultant
You need to choose a recruiter you trust, who has the market coverage to look at all your options and who will best represent you in the marketplace. Look for evidence of a track record in your market and a past record in acting for individuals at your level. This is an important move, so be cautious about recruiters who just dangle incentives in front of you.
This is a vital part of the process, so work closely with your recruiter to produce the best possible CV in a style and format that will best present your career to date.
Work with your recruiter to compile a list of target firms. Be realistic: consider a first tier and a back-up tier of firms to approach.
Take advantage of all the experience and knowledge that your recruiter has. Different firms and different partners have different approaches, so make sure that you constantly take advantage of your recruiters’ market knowledge. Conduct mock interviews.
Your recruiter will keep you informed of the outcome of each interview and let you know of any offers made.
Often it is a case of deciding whether your other offers are better than staying on at your own firm.
Once the decision is made, inform all parties. Send a polite email or letter to any firm whose offer you turn down, as you never know if you might want to approach them again in the future.
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