The 7-Second Rule
Why Your CV Gets Rejected Before It's Even Read
We've all been there – spending hours crafting the perfect CV, only to hear nothing back. What if I told you that your carefully written career history might be dismissed in just 7 seconds? That's right, research shows that's exactly how long the average UK recruiter spends on initial CV screening.
Stop Sending the Same CV to Every Job
(And What to Do Instead)
If you're still sending the same CV to every job opportunity, it's time for some honest talk: you're making your job search much harder than it needs to be. I know, I know – tailoring your CV for every application sounds like a massive time drain. But here's the thing: it's the difference between getting interviews and getting ignored.
Why Your Employment Gap Isn’t the Career Killer You Think It Is
Employment gaps happen
Whether it's caring for family, health reasons, redundancy, or simply taking time to reassess your career direction – life rarely follows the neat, linear path that traditional CVs seem to expect. Yet many professionals treat gaps in their employment history like dirty secrets, spending more energy trying to hide them than highlighting their genuine value.
The Hidden Psychology Behind Why Some CVs Get Interviews
(And Others Don't)
What if I told you that the decision to interview you is made in someone's brain before they've even consciously read your CV? It sounds like something from a psychology textbook, but it's the reality of how hiring decisions actually work – and understanding this hidden process can transform your job search success.