Burnout is usually described as exhaustion, which is why it is so often missed. In practice it tends to show up first as a narrowing of judgement. Work that used to take an hour takes three. Decisions that were easy get deferred. The tiredness comes later, and by then it […]
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. […]
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 […]