Lee Harding

Lee Harding

How to Become the Person Your Boss Can’t Afford to Lose

How to Become the Person Your Boss Can’t Afford to Lose

Most career advice is about how to get the next job. But here’s something equally important: how do you make yourself so valuable in your current role that your boss thinks twice about ever letting you go? I’ve been in recruitment and talent acquisition for nearly two decades,

Why You Keep Failing Final Interviews

Why You Keep Failing Final Interviews

You’ve smashed the screening call. You’ve impressed in the first interview. You’ve made it all the way to the final round. And then… nothing. Rejection. It’s one of the most frustrating parts of the job search — getting so close, only to lose out right at the

The “Perception Gap”: Why You Think You’re Ready for Promotion (But Leadership Doesn’t)

The “Perception Gap”: Why You Think You’re Ready for Promotion (But Leadership Doesn’t)

You’re hitting targets. You’re consistent. You’re the one people turn to when things go wrong. By all measures, you should be next in line for promotion. But when the big opportunities come up, your name never makes it past the discussion stage. Someone else — often with less

Should You Apply If You Don’t Meet All the Requirements?

Should You Apply If You Don’t Meet All the Requirements?

You’ve found a job ad that looks perfect. The company’s exciting, the role matches what you want, and the salary’s decent. But then you hit the requirements list — and you don’t tick every box. Sound familiar? This is one of the most common dilemmas jobseekers face:

Why Recruiters Care About Your Last 2 Jobs (and Not Much Else)

Why Recruiters Care About Your Last 2 Jobs (and Not Much Else)

Here’s something most jobseekers don’t realise: when recruiters read your CV, they’re not giving equal weight to every job you’ve ever had. The truth? Your last two jobs carry the most influence by far. That might sound harsh — especially if you’ve got 15–20 years

If You've Applied for 10+ Jobs and Had Zero Interviews, Your CV is the Problem

If You've Applied for 10+ Jobs and Had Zero Interviews, Your CV is the Problem

Every day on LinkedIn, I see people posting about how they've applied for 100, 200+ jobs and haven't landed a single interview. If that's you, stop what you're doing. Because if you've applied for just 10 jobs and haven’t

Does the ATS Automatically Reject Your CV? The Truth Behind Job Application Myths

Does the ATS Automatically Reject Your CV? The Truth Behind Job Application Myths

If you’ve been job hunting for a while, you’ve probably come across the theory that an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) automatically rejects CVs. That's why you can apply for a job at 3am and get a rejection email seconds later right? It’s one of the