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 […]
What a Hiring Freeze Actually Signals
A hiring freeze is easy to read as bad news and usually more complicated than that. Some are cost control, some are a pause while a reorganisation lands, and a few are simply a new finance director tidying up. The distinction matters if you are holding an offer, waiting on […]
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 […]