The ‘Jack of All Trades’ Trap: Why Being a Specialist Lands You the Job
“I’ve been a Project Manager, a Business Analyst, and an Operations Manager. I have so much experience, so why can’t I secure a new role?” If I had a pound for every time a client asked me a variation of this question, Bowser, my French Bulldog, would be eating gourmet dog food for the rest […]
Is AI Writing Your CV? Recruiters Can Tell. Here’s What to Do Instead.
AI is everywhere, isn’t it? From planning holidays to writing emails, it’s quickly becoming a part of our daily lives. And when it comes to the job search, it’s no different. We should absolutely be embracing this technology. But, like any powerful tool, knowing how to use it effectively is the key to success. Using […]
The Great Work Debate: Finding Your Fit in an Office, Hybrid, or Remote World.
It feels like a constant tug-of-war, doesn’t it? One minute, we were all adapting to a new world of remote work. The next, headlines are filled with the ‘Great Return to the Office’, as more and more organisations are asking their teams to increase their days on-site. This isn’t just a simple discussion about logistics. […]
Stop Leaving Money on the Table: A Professional’s Guide to Negotiating Your Worth.
It’s a conversation I have almost every week. A client, let’s call him Mark, will sit across from me and flawlessly detail how he navigated a complex project at a large corporate firm. He’ll talk about managing difficult stakeholders, mitigating critical risks, and delivering ahead of schedule. His capability is immense. It’s undeniable. Then, he’ll […]
Contract vs. Permanent: Which Career Path Is Right For You?
Choosing between a contract and a permanent role is one of the biggest forks in the road you can face in your career. I speak to professionals every week who are wrestling with this exact decision. Some have been offered a lucrative contract role but are nervous about leaving the safety of a permanent job. […]
Why I Left a ‘Great’ Corporate Job and What It Taught Me About Finding Your Way
Have you ever looked at your career, the one you’ve spent years building, and had the unsettling thought: “Is this really it?” You have a good job. A respectable title, a decent salary, and a clear path forward. On paper, everything is right. You should be happy, or at least content. But you’re not. And […]
Why the People Who Love You Most Give the Worst Career Guidance
You’ve done it. You’ve spent hours polishing your CV, or you’re wrestling with the huge decision to leave a job you’ve been in for a decade. What’s the very first thing you do? You turn to your partner, your best mate, or your dad and ask, “What do you think?” It’s the most natural thing […]
How Much Does a Stagnant Career Actually Cost You?
That feeling of being stuck is heavy, isn’t it? The dread that creeps in on a Sunday evening. The mental exhaustion of just going through the motions in a role that no longer fits. I speak to people from all sorts of professional backgrounds every single day who feel this way. It’s a tough situation, […]
Real Conversations, Real Career Trends: 10 Insights & Recommendations from This Summer
One of the greatest privileges of my work is speaking with people every day. These are not just client meetings; they are honest, human conversations about careers, ambitions, and the very real challenges people are facing. This experience gives me a unique perspective, a finger held firmly on the pulse of what is really happening […]
Own Your Story: How to Confidently Explain a Career Break
It’s a question that can fill even the most experienced professional with dread: “Talk me through your career gap…?” I see it all the time. Whether you’re staring at your CV, updating your LinkedIn, or sitting in an interview, that period when you weren’t working can feel like a major hurdle. The story you might […]