What employers mean by “culture fit” and how to demonstrate it in applications
When hiring managers say they want someone who is a “culture fit”, what they’re really trying to describe is a candidate who will work well with the team’s ways of doing things — both visible behaviours and unwritten norms. As someone who’s screened CVs, led interviews and coached...
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How to use Jobzvice Co templates to write a concise achievement-based cv
I use templates on Jobzvice Co every day with clients to turn long, task-focused CVs into concise,...
How to present freelance and gig work on your cv to boost credibility
I often work with clients who worry that freelance and gig work looks "patchy" or less credible...
Why your cv summary is failing and the three lines that fix it today
I see hundreds of CVs every month. One recurring pattern stands out: the summary at the top—meant...
How to prepare for a strengths-based interview used by uk graduate recruiters
I remember the first time I sat on the other side of a strengths-based interview panel. The...
How to research small employers quickly to tailor your application in 30 minutes
I still remember the first time I spent an afternoon trying to learn everything I could about a...
The checklist for preparing a presentation task in final-stage interviews
Final-stage interviews often include a presentation task — and for many candidates that's the...
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CV & Applications
Why your cv summary is failing and the three lines that fix it today
I see hundreds of CVs every month. One recurring pattern stands out: the summary at the top—meant to hook a recruiter in 10 seconds—either disappears into a sea of bland statements or reads like a job description in reverse. The result? Your CV gets skimmed or scanned by an ATS, rather than...
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Interview Tips
How to prepare for a strengths-based interview used by uk graduate recruiters
I remember the first time I sat on the other side of a strengths-based interview panel. The questions felt unfamiliar at first — not “tell me about a time when…” but more like “what energises you at work?” and “what would you do every day even if you weren’t paid?” Strengths-based...
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CV & Applications
How to research small employers quickly to tailor your application in 30 minutes
I still remember the first time I spent an afternoon trying to learn everything I could about a tiny social enterprise before an interview — and came away more confident because I had a plan. You don’t need an afternoon. With a structured 30‑minute research sprint you can learn enough about a...
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Interview Tips
The checklist for preparing a presentation task in final-stage interviews
Final-stage interviews often include a presentation task — and for many candidates that's the moment when nerves spike. I’ve coached clients through dozens of these exercises and led hiring panels where a clear, confident presentation made the difference. Below is the checklist I use and share...
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Career Advice
How to negotiate a counteroffer without burning bridges or losing leverage
Accepting a new job only to receive a counteroffer from your current employer is one of those awkward career moments that tests both your diplomacy and your decision-making. I’ve guided clients through this scenario more than once, and I’ve sat on the recruiter side seeing how employers react....
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Skill Development
How to build a targeted skill bundle for roles hiring now in digital marketing
I’m often asked by graduates and mid-career professionals how to build a “skill bundle” that actually gets noticed by hiring managers in digital marketing — not a laundry list of buzzwords, but a compact, targeted set of capabilities that match roles hiring now. Over the years I’ve...
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Interview Tips
What to ask in a final interview to reveal promotion and development paths
Reaching a final interview feels like the home straight — you’ve passed screening stages, demonstrated fit, and now it’s your turn to make sure the role truly aligns with your medium- and long-term goals. One of the biggest mistakes I see candidates make at this stage is treating the final...
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CV & Applications
How to tailor your cv for uk graduate schemes (examples that pass applicant tracking systems)
Applying to UK graduate schemes is a numbers game and a clarity game. Recruiters are looking for tidy signals that you understand the role, have the relevant experience or potential, and can communicate both quickly. But before a human sees your CV, an applicant tracking system (ATS) is likely to...
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CV & Applications
What to include on a one‑page cv when applying to professional services roles
When recruiters in professional services ask for a one‑page CV, they mean business: they want a sharply focused document that proves you can communicate complex information clearly and efficiently. I’ve reviewed hundreds of applications — from graduate trainees to senior associates — and a...
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Skill Development
How to create a three‑month skill plan to move from junior to mid-level in tech
I remember the moment I realised "junior" no longer fit the way I wanted to work: I could ship features, but I hesitated when designing systems; I solved bugs, but I rarely owned product decisions. If that sounds familiar, a focused three‑month plan can bridge the gap. Below I share a practical,...
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