Lee Harding

Lee Harding

What Hiring Managers Actually Mean When They ask “Tell Me About Yourself?”

What Hiring Managers Actually Mean When They ask “Tell Me About Yourself?”

There’s one interview question you’ll nearly always get asked. Sounds simple. But it’s where most people mess it up: “So, tell me about yourself.” And that’s when the rambling starts. Or the hard sell. Or the full career autobiography. Let’s clear this up. Most people

The 4 Archetypes of Interviewers And How To Adapt To Each One

The 4 Archetypes of Interviewers And How To Adapt To Each One

Most people treat interviews like a performance. But they’re not. They’re conversations. And conversations are shaped by the person sitting across from you. Every interviewer has their own way of doing things. Their own style. Their own ideas about what makes a “good” answer. After 20 years of

Thinking of a new job in 2026? Now's probably a good time to start.

Thinking of a new job in 2026? Now's probably a good time to start.

The job market right now is tough. Good roles are competitive. Hiring processes are slow. And we’re heading into the most disruptive time of the year. Between now and mid-January, you’re going to lose weeks to annual leave, hiring freezes and end-of-year chaos. So if you’re thinking

The Hidden Job Market: How to Find Jobs That Aren’t Advertised

The Hidden Job Market: How to Find Jobs That Aren’t Advertised

Job hunting sucks. Let’s just be honest about it. It’s exhausting, frustrating, and feels like a black hole most of the time. You send out your CV, click “apply,” and then you wait—sometimes for a response that never comes. But what if I told you that you’

Stop Asking Pointless Interview Questions – Ask These Instead

Stop Asking Pointless Interview Questions – Ask These Instead

You know those generic interview questions that everyone seems to ask? Things like: * “What’s the company culture like?” * “What opportunities are there for learning and development?” Sounds sensible, right? But here’s the problem: you’re not going to get an honest answer. These are fluff questions, and the

Is AI Coming for Your Job? (And What to Do Before It Does)

Is AI Coming for Your Job? (And What to Do Before It Does)

Every generation has had its moment of workplace panic. In the early 2000s, it was outsourcing. In the 2010s, it was automation. Now it’s artificial intelligence. Depending on which article or social media post you read, AI is either the best thing to happen to your career, or it’

What’s Your Biggest Weakness? Here’s How to Actually Answer That Question

What’s Your Biggest Weakness? Here’s How to Actually Answer That Question

Let’s get one thing straight: interviewers don’t really care what your biggest weakness is. At least, not in the way most candidates think they do. As long as it doesn’t stop you from being able to do the job, your actual weakness doesn’t really matter. So