Month: January 2014

S is for self-awareness. What is Self-awareness? Self-awareness means “conscious knowledge of one’s own character and feelings.” Having self-awareness and the ability to reflect means that you can learn from your experiences. Understanding yourself is … Continue reading S is for… Self-Awareness →

R is for resourceful and resourcefulness. What is Resourcefulness? Resourcefulness is “the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties“. Post-recession being resourceful is now a necessary skill for today’s generation of lawyers … Continue reading R is for… Resourceful →

Q is for qualified. When doing a job you will usually already be qualified for the job (and have been offered the job on the basis of your qualifications) or be working towards a qualification, … Continue reading Q is for… Qualified →

An important part of your career development is identifying your weaknesses or other areas for improvement and developing them. It is no secret that I am an introverted person. I struggle at presentations, public speaking, … Continue reading P is for… public speaking (Introverted? Work hard on public speaking) →

What are Organisational Skills? Organisational Skills are the ability to manage yourself (and/or others) and resources to reach a specific goal. The skill is a combination of planning and prioritisation (time management). Why is this … Continue reading O is for… Organisation →