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Practical job search advice including CV writing, job applications, hidden job market strategies, and recruiter insights to help you land interviews faster.

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

Why Recruiters Reject Your CV in 6 Seconds (and How to Fix It)

Recruiters don’t ‘read’ your CV. They skim it in seconds. In this video, I break down exactly what recruiters look for in those first few seconds and the mistakes that get you rejected instantly. If your applications aren’t turning into interviews, this is the fix. This video was

Why Researching Your Future Boss is Just as Important as the Job Itself

Why Researching Your Future Boss is Just as Important as the Job Itself

When you're preparing for an interview, researching the company is important, but equally crucial is researching your interviewer. After all, this person could end up being your boss, and their influence on your career will be massive. A good boss can shape your career trajectory, help you grow,

Should You Include Hobbies on Your CV?

Should You Include Hobbies on Your CV?

Let’s talk about hobbies on your CV. Are they a good thing or a bad thing? It’s one of those topics that comes up again and again, and everyone seems to have an opinion on it. Some people are convinced hobbies make you stand out. Others say they