Relocating to another country for work, even for a relatively short-term contract can be daunting. As we get older the amount of times we do something new or embark on anything where we are not almost 100% sure of the outcome become fewer and fewer. But that should not stop you from grabbing the metaphorical …
With the world gradually emerging from the pandemic and the economic fallout that it has left in its wake, people are starting to look at where to work, live and invest, or even all three. But the landscape has changed in the last fourteen months or so. The pandemic has left the world in a …
A lot has been written concerning the new working practices COVID has forced upon us all. What appears to have flown underneath the radar however are the changes that it has wrought upon those seeking employment, something that is of course, very close to our hearts here at Jameson Legal. More people are actively seeking …
You don’t need me to tell you that 2020 has been a pretty difficult year for most people. This time last year we were all completely unaware of what was around the corner. In just a few short months the whole population of this and most other countries would be forced to stay at home; …
Author: Jeremy Small, CEO As Iain very eloquently wrote about in our previous article, there are a number of deeper-lying issues concerning the current hottest employment issue, working from home. In this article I want to concentrate on the legal sector and draw attention to another consequence of the shift in working patterns that has been thrust upon us …
My wife is American, my children half-American and so Thanksgiving is an important week in our house. Thanksgiving reminds us of the importance of being grateful for what you have and for the importance of family and friends. These are always important things to remember for us all but never more so than in a …
Jameson Legal’s Kiwi Lawyers Around The World group hosted a very successful evening on “Personal Impact and effective communication (for Kiwi lawyers)” featuring kiwi ex-lawyer, actress, and corporate trainer Alicia Sutton on 30th October. Alicia led the group, exploring how we present ourselves and identified simple changes we can make and tools we can use …
Whichever way you look at it, the world has been turned on its head these past few months. Life and society have fundamentally changed and depending on your point of view and the fullness of your glass (half empty or half full, not how quickly or how many times you have reduced it to that …
Covid has created many challenges to international business. One of the issues that we faced within the GCC states was the increased difficulty in securing new employment visas for candidates starting work in the region. Many of our clients are now adapting to this situation. We have seen a significant number of clients opt to …
Iain Rainey is the Managing Director of Jameson Legal and specialises in placing lawyers into legal departments in the Middle East. Here he gives his opinion on some of the common mistakes made when preparing a CV. A close contact recently asked me for help with their CV. He is going back on the job …
