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News16 July 2026 · 2 min read

A Recruiter's New Permanent Division: What It Signals

Connect Appointments has launched a permanent recruitment arm, adding to a temp-heavy agency's offer. Here's what that shift means if you're job hunting.

News14 July 2026 · 3 min read

Financial Services Firms Pledge AI Upskilling: What It Means for Applicants

Over 20 major UK financial services firms have signed a government-backed skills agreement. Here's what that signals if you're job-hunting in the sector.

News11 July 2026 · 2 min read

What football's coaching turnover tells you about job security

Over a quarter of World Cup coaches have left their posts since the tournament. Here's what that pattern means if you're job hunting.

News9 July 2026 · 2 min read

Data Skills Are Now a Baseline: What That Means for Your CV

New research finds over 15 million UK workers want data training but aren't getting it at work. Here's how to get ahead anyway.

News7 July 2026 · 2 min read

Specialist Roles Are Still Being Filled: How to Position Yourself

A Scottish marine services firm is actively hiring for a niche estimator role — a reminder that specialist positions keep appearing even in quieter markets.

News4 July 2026 · 2 min read

When your role is cut: how to respond and move forward

Redundancy is shocking, but your next steps matter more than the announcement itself.

News2 July 2026 · 2 min read

AI at Work: What the Coming Workplace Debate Means for Applicants

AI is reshaping hiring and employment. Here's what jobseekers should watch — and do — right now.

ATS19 June 2026 · 4 min read

Why most jobseekers believe a robot rejected their CV

Most jobseekers are convinced an algorithm bins their CV before a human sees it. Here's where that fear came from, who profits from it, and what's really deciding your applications.

CV & Résumés15 June 2026 · 5 min read

Tailor your CV to the job description: the 20-minute method

You don't need a new CV for every role — you need a focused 20 minutes per application. Here's the exact method recruiters wish more people used.

ATS8 June 2026 · 6 min read

No, the robots aren't auto-rejecting your CV: what an ATS really does

The "75% of CVs are auto-rejected by bots" claim is marketing fear. Here is what an Applicant Tracking System actually does — and the four real gates your application passes.

Job Market1 June 2026 · 5 min read

The 2026 jobseeker market: what the shifts mean for your applications

AI in hiring, longer processes, and the return of the tailored application. A clear-eyed look at how the market is moving in 2026 — and what to actually do about it.

Cover Letters25 May 2026 · 4 min read

Cover letters: how to write one that gets read, not binned

Most cover letters are a reworded CV in paragraph form — skipped or actively annoying. A good one does a different job in three short paragraphs.

Interviews18 May 2026 · 4 min read

The STAR method, done right: answering behavioural questions

Most people spend 90% of a STAR answer on the setup and 10% on the result. Invert it. Here's how to answer 'tell me about a time…' so it actually lands.

CV & Résumés11 May 2026 · 3 min read

How long should your CV be? The honest answer

One page, two pages, or 'as long as it needs to be'? The real rule is simpler than the internet makes it, and it isn't about length at all.

CV & Résumés4 May 2026 · 4 min read

The CV summary: how to write the three lines recruiters actually read

The personal statement at the top of your CV is prime real estate most people waste on clichés. Here's how to make those three lines work.

ATS27 April 2026 · 5 min read

CV formatting for ATS: what parses cleanly and what scrambles

Formatting matters — not for looks, but because the software has to read your CV into fields first. Here's what survives parsing and what turns to mush.

CV & Résumés20 April 2026 · 4 min read

Quantifying your achievements when you don't have impressive numbers

'Use metrics' is the standard CV advice. But what if your job wasn't measured in revenue or percentages? You have more numbers than you think.

Job Market13 April 2026 · 4 min read

Applying when you don't meet every requirement: the 60% rule

Job descriptions are wish lists, not checklists. Here's how to tell when to apply anyway — and how to position yourself when you do.

CV & Résumés6 April 2026 · 4 min read

Career gaps on your CV: how to handle them honestly

A gap on your CV is far more common — and far less damaging — than the anxiety around it suggests. The trick is to be straightforward, not evasive.

Interviews30 March 2026 · 4 min read

How to answer 'tell me about yourself'

It's the first question in most interviews and the one people fumble most. It isn't an invitation to recite your life story — here's the structure that works.

CV & Résumés23 March 2026 · 3 min read

Action verbs and the death of 'responsible for'

'Responsible for' is the most common phrase on CVs and the weakest. Swapping it for action verbs is the fastest upgrade you can make in ten minutes.

Cover Letters16 March 2026 · 4 min read

Do cover letters still matter in 2026?

Plenty of applications mark them 'optional', and plenty of advice says they're dead. The honest answer is more useful: it depends, and here's on what.

CV & Résumés9 March 2026 · 5 min read

Switching careers: how to rewrite your CV for a new field

A career-change CV isn't about hiding where you've been — it's about translating it. Here's how to make a recruiter in a new field see the fit.

Job Market2 March 2026 · 5 min read

Why you're not hearing back — and what it usually isn't

Silence after applying is demoralising and easy to misread. Here are the actual common causes — most of them fixable, and most of them not about you personally.

ATS23 February 2026 · 4 min read

Keywords vs keyword-stuffing: getting found without gaming

Yes, the words on your CV matter for being found. No, the answer isn't to cram in a keyword wall. Here's the honest line between the two.

Interviews16 February 2026 · 4 min read

Questions to ask the interviewer (that aren't filler)

'Any questions for us?' is part of the interview, not the wind-down. Good questions show judgement and help you decide if you even want the job.

CV & Résumés9 February 2026 · 4 min read

Tailoring your CV for a referral or an internal move

A referral or internal application has a warm start — but the CV still does work. Here's how to tailor it when someone's already vouching for you.

Job Market2 February 2026 · 5 min read

Job searching while employed: a practical playbook

Looking for a new role while holding down your current one is the most common kind of job search — and the trickiest to run well. A few rules keep it sane and discreet.

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