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How to build a transferable-skill evidence pack from retail to healthcare that passes uk applicant tracking systems

I once worked with a client who asked a simple but urgent question: “How do I convince a hospital I’ve got what it takes when my experience is all in retail?” I told her the truth I tell every client — hiring managers in healthcare don’t need you to have done every clinical task, they...

Jul 15, 2026 • by Éloïse Durand
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