Before the pressure of work returns, I will write a few words of encouragement for those of us who need any such encouragement.

It seems that everyone threw caution to the wind and took a well deserved summer holiday this year. After working all the hours to ensure that their companies weathered the severe downturn of the past few years, this would be a very welcome break.

Now its back to work and to thoughts of improving career prospects. I seem to be writing about this ever so often but how true this is at this time of the year. After relaxing for a couple of carefree weeks, it is not hard to imagine that this is the case for many. Some may have endured jobs simply to keep afloat, pay the necessary bills and other living expenses but if truth be known, several will yearn for better and more. Getting a new qualification in law could be the answer. This may not only gain you a promotion but it should also give further job satisfaction. Employers must be secure in the knowledge that their staff is suitably qualified.

From the level of interested candidates so far, it seems that many are in agreement. This is not a hobby, this is a career-changing opportunity!