looking for work

**alexbrown** · 12-05-2010, 06:18 AM

I am a former barrister's clerk been here since Jan 2010 currently a stay at homeDad, registered with agencies but not much happening. Have lots of managerial people and resource allocation skills would suit a project management role or recruitment can anyone help?

**nishman** · 12-05-2010, 08:39 AM

Hi there. Have you approached any agencies? Talent2 springs to mind (again) for professional recruitment.

**alexbrown** · 12-05-2010, 09:09 AM

Thanks yes have applied for a couple with them but seem to run into same problem overqualified or not what the employers required.

**sduffy** · 12-05-2010, 09:28 AM

Alex,is it not possible for you to seek employment as a barristers clerk in Adelaide?

Have you contacted any relevant professional organisations they may me able to point you in the right direction of helpful contacts.Have you looked at state govt or council positions.?

Networking is so important in Adelaide.

Good luck.

Sue

**alexbrown** · 12-05-2010, 09:51 AM

no don't have barrister's clerk here in the same way, have looked at Govt jobs but not much luck as yet, still applying. Thanks anyway.

**suzer** · 12-05-2010, 10:55 AM

I would have suggested the government job vacancies as well. Are you filling out your selection criteria properly?

**alexbrown** · 12-05-2010, 11:34 AM

Suzer, as best i can yes still waiting on a couple of replies.

**suzer** · 12-05-2010, 12:19 PM

Do some research to make sure you have that aspect correct (if you haven't) as it make s a big difference. Good Luck.

**MikeBanks** · 17-05-2010, 10:25 AM

Hi Alex

I'm a former solicitor - I'll be moving to Adelaide in October and I suspect that I'll have the same problems when it comes to finding a job. Don't want to go back to legal practice. A bit of a square peg faced with a lot of round holes when it comes to finding work. I am also starting to look at Government jobs - if you come across any agencies that fit the bill please let me know. Good luck

Mike