The Legal Executive Journal's Careers Panel is aimed at providing practical advice and answering questions readers may have about any aspect of the careers process.
The members of the panel have a broad range of background and experience and includes Trafalgar Director - Patricia Wheatley Burt.
This months questions included:
I enjoy my job and my chargeable hours are good. However, I've been told in no uncertain terms that I need to increase my marketing activities. I've never been comfortable with this aspect of the role and am worried about what impact this could have on my future at this firm. What advice would you give me?
I've been looking for a job for some time but it appears that my CV just doesn't stand out from the many others (including solicitors) looking for a job. What other experience of skills should I look to acquire to make me a better candidate?