Breaking into the legal industry as a graduate can feel tough right now — but there are ways to stand out. Here are a few practical tips we’ve been sharing with candidates recently — with real examples Be flexible with your first role Your first step doesn’t have to be your “forever” role. Paralegal work, legal
With the summer holidays behind us and routines settling back into place, September is often when businesses refocus on growth. That also makes it one of the best times of year to explore new career opportunities. At Kingsgate Recruitment, we notice a clear rise in hiring activity during this period — from permanent hires through
The UK job market has seen its fair share of disruption in recent years, and for 2025 graduates, the competition for roles—especially entry-level and early-career positions—is more intense than ever. While the number of vacancies is slowly stabilising, application volumes remain high, making it harder to cut through the noise. At Kingsgate Recruitment we work
Against the backdrop of continued economic uncertainty, 106 new businesses were created every hour across Britain in the first half of 2024, according to research by iwoca – one of Europe’s largest SME lenders. Analysis of Companies House data reveals that over 459,000 businesses were registered in Britain between January and June 2024, an increase of 6%
Adaptive workforces based on demand could help businesses save money and boost employee morale. It is no understatement that businesses across the UK have faced an extremely turbulent couple of years financially, having to deal with residual economic impacts left over from the pandemic, as well as more recent challenges – such as the cost
Many candidates can struggle with a common interview question when they shouldn’t. It’s a line of conversation that provides them with a great opportunity to impress the person leading the interview. So let’s talk about the best way for interviewees to answer: “What are your strengths and weaknesses?” To be clear, there’s no correct answer to