Our
Trainee Solicitor, Leanne Gibson has recently had a blog featured in the Leeds
and Yorkshire Lawyer Magazine, as part of her role as Event Officer for the Leeds
Junior Lawyer Division.
In
the article, Leanne discussed networking and business development and how they
can positively impact both personal and career development.
Commenting, Leanne said: “Networking comes in a variety of forms and the
importance of who and where you network differs throughout the stage of your
career. As a student, you are focused on excelling in your studies but the
importance of networking at this stage is often overlooked.”
Adding,
“At this early stage in your career, you are most probably looking to gain work
experience or even paralegal and trainee roles. You can use your network to
your advantage to show prospective employers that you are a personable
individual with the ability to converse confidently.”
Answering
the question, ‘How do you build networking confidence?’, Leanne answered: “The
simple answer to this is by throwing yourself into every opportunity available –
even when you know that you are likely to feel uncomfortable. It’s all about
facing the fear and doing it anyway.”
Read
more in the latest edition of the Leeds and Yorkshire Lawyer magazine here.