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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Career Advice
What to say in a recruiter email that gets a response within 48 hours
I’m often asked: what exactly should I write in an email to a recruiter if I want a reply fast? Over years of screening applications and coaching hundreds of clients, I’ve seen the messages that get ignored and the ones that prompt swift replies. In this piece I’ll share the precise language,...
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Interview Tips
The exact interview answers to explain a career gap without sounding defensive
I’m often asked for precise wording candidates can use when interviewers ask about a career gap. You want answers that feel honest, professional and concise — not defensive, apologetic or overly detailed. Below I give practical scripts you can adapt to your situation, plus the framing and...
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Skill Development
How to map transferable skills when switching from retail to healthcare
I remember coaching a client who’d spent six years in retail and felt stuck when she considered applying to healthcare support roles. She worried her CV would look irrelevant, and that she’d be judged as “not experienced” because she hadn’t worked in a hospital or care home. What we did...
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Career Advice
How to use LinkedIn on a weekly routine to attract hiring managers in the uk
I treat LinkedIn like a weekly habit, not a one-off sprint. If you want to attract hiring managers in the UK, consistency beats sporadic activity every time. Below I share the exact weekly routine I use with clients and follow myself — practical actions you can slot into short recurring sessions...
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Interview Tips
How to prepare for competency interviews using STAR answers that score
Competency interviews are everywhere in UK hiring: from civil service panels to graduate schemes and private-sector competency-based interviews. I’ve sat on both sides of the table—screening CVs, shortlisting candidates and running interviews—and the best performers all share one thing: they...
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CV & Applications
The honest cover letter structure that hiring managers actually read
I’m going to be blunt: most cover letters never get read. But the ones that do share a few simple traits — clarity, relevance and honesty. Over years of screening applications and coaching candidates, I learned to spot the letters that actually influenced hiring decisions. Below I share an...
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Career Advice
How to turn a temporary job into a permanent role: a step-by-step plan
Landing a permanent role from a temporary contract is one of the quickest ways to speed up your career—if you play it smart. I’ve seen this work many times as a recruiter and career coach: candidates who treat a temp job as a trial period, not just a paycheck, often convert to permanent hires....
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