Recommendations & references are not the same, and treating them as such, is a key strategic error Most professionals conflate recommendations and references. That mistake can cost roles, delay offers or invalidate employment terms. The two serve entirely different purposes, …

Implied tight writing is not a modern trend. It is a disciplined communication technique with deep roots in executive briefing, military reporting, management consulting and board-level papers. Its purpose has always been the same: transfer maximum meaning with minimum cognitive …

Most senior candidates fail before their CV is even read. Not because the profile is weak, but because the timing is commercially naïve. Here is the reality inside most organisations. DWOR = Daily & Weekly Operational Reporting.This cycle dictates leadership …

If you’re wondering why the UK job market already feels tighter, slower and less forgiving, you’re not imagining it. And 2026 is not going to reverse that feeling. It will sharpen it. The Headline Everyone Misses The UK economy is …

Most candidates assume that if their CV looks good on screen, it will work everywhere. That assumption is quietly costing people interviews. Because long before a human sees your CV, a piece of software has already decided whether it is …

Most CVs get one thing right. The first three sections tell you exactly what you get if you hire the person. That part works. It answers the buyer question: “What do I get?” Then something quietly goes wrong. What the …

It starts innocently. A child sits on the floor, surrounded by toys, blocks scattered everywhere. He picks up two and says, without hesitation: “I want this and this.” No conflict.No tension.No apology. Just addition. “And” is the first logic most …

For years, professionals were told a comforting story about LinkedIn: “Share good content, be consistent, and the right people will find you.” That story no longer reflects reality. LinkedIn has changed. Quietly. Structurally. Permanently. The uncomfortable truth is this: most …

Picture this. You’ve got one CV — three sheets of paper that supposedly define your professional worth. You send it out to 30 different recruiters in the same week. Each recruiter thinks they’ve just discovered a great candidate. Each one …

Where to Post Your CV for Maximum Impact When job seekers ask, “Which job boards should I use?” the real answer is: not just one. Recruiters and employers spread their adverts — and they search candidate databases. If your CV …