Most job adverts are written to be defensible rather than to be read. They list requirements nobody checks and describe a culture that could belong to any employer. The cost is not that nobody applies. It is that the wrong people apply, and sorting them takes longer than writing a […]
Choosing a Recruiter Worth Your Time
Recruiters vary enormously, and the difference is visible in the first conversation if you know what to listen for. A good one will ask what you want next and push back when your answer is vague. A poor one will ask for your CV and start sending it out. Questions […]
Differentiate Yourself and Attract Better Offers
Most applications describe responsibilities. Very few describe outcomes, which is why the ones that do tend to stand out without trying very hard. The difference is not writing skill. It is whether you kept track of what changed while you were there, and most people simply never wrote it down. […]
How to Make a Careers Fair Worth Your Time
Careers fairs reward preparation more than confidence. Most people arrive with a stack of CVs and no plan, spend two hours queuing at the busiest stands, and leave with a bag of branded pens. The employers worth your time are usually not the ones with the largest stand. Smaller organisations […]