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1. Get hired

   How to explain a career break without apologising for it

   Explain time away from work with honest dates, a brief account and relevant evidence. Prepare clear CV and interview wording without oversharing.

   16 Oct 2026About 8 min read

2. Get hired

   No reply after your interview? Follow up without putting your search on hold

   Decide when to follow up after an interview, write a clear message and set a stopping point so one employer's silence does not control your search.

   10 Oct 2026About 7 min read

3. Get hired

   Write a networking message that is easy to answer

   Replace a vague request to pick someone's brain with one relevant question, a small ask and a follow-up that respects their time.

   6 Oct 2026About 6 min read

4. Get hired

   No replies to your job applications? Find the weak point before rewriting everything

   Review where your applications stop, separate facts from guesses and choose one useful change instead of starting your job search again.

   4 Oct 2026About 6 min read

5. Get hired

   How to prepare for an interview without memorising a script

   Build a small bank of real examples, practise answering different questions, and explain your contribution without exaggerating it.

   1 Oct 2026About 8 min read

6. Get hired

   Turn responsibilities into CV evidence without inventing numbers

   Build a truthful example from context, your contribution and an outcome you can explain, even when there is no impressive metric.

   19 Sept 2026About 6 min read

7. Get hired

   Five questions to ask before accepting a job offer

   Turn an exciting offer into a clearer picture of the work, support and expectations you would actually join.

   19 Sept 2026About 6 min read

8. Get hired

   Asked for salary expectations? Prepare the answer before the number

   Separate what you need, what the role pays and what you still need to learn, then choose a clear response.

   19 Sept 2026About 6 min read

9. Get hired

   An ATS is not one test: parsing, screening rules and matching explained

   Understand three different processes so you can check your application without chasing a mysterious universal score.

   19 Sept 2026About 6 min read

10. Get hired

    Can someone tell what you do from the first page of your CV?

    A practical edit for making your target role, relevant experience and evidence easier to find.

    19 Sept 2026About 6 min read