If you’re a leader looking to move up in your career, sometimes there is a need for more than just a CV. An Executive Bio can open doors that your CV can’t. The Executive Bio is often overlooked, but it can be an extremely effective tool that demonstrates your personal brand in a concise, value-driven way. In this blog, we’ll …
No matter how necessary the decision is, it’s never easy to part ways with employees. However, there are ways to turn redundancy into a more positive experience. Outplacement is one of the most effective. Outplacement is the process of preparing employees who are being made redundant to put their best foot forward as they return to the job market. At …
If you’re in the market for a new role, LinkedIn can revolutionise your job search. At the end of last year, there were 44.4 million users on LinkedIn in the UK, and YouGov found that half are using the platform to look for a new job. One of the most underused tools on the platform is LinkedIn’s ‘Open to Work’ …
As your career progresses, you may find yourself in a frustrating position: your job title doesn’t match the scope of your responsibilities. As a result, your job title can sometimes undersell your experience. If recruiters use this as a filter, it could result in you being overlooked. Luckily, there are ways to position your experience effectively on your CV to …
When you are busy with juggling your day-to-day responsibilities, you can easily forget about significant career milestones – especially if your workplace doesn’t have a structured feedback process in place. This means that when applying for new roles and updating your CV, coming up with key examples of your successes can be a challenge. Creating an achievements tracker means that …
Leaving a law enforcement career can feel like stepping off a high-speed train, suddenly everything slows down and you’re left wondering what’s next. Whether you’re retiring after decades of service or choosing to pivot into a new career, the transition comes with both uncertainty and opportunity. The good news? A policing career equips you with an exceptional toolkit of transferable …
Applying to join the police force or British Transport Police (BTP) is an exciting opportunity – but it’s also highly competitive. With thousands of applicants every year, the initial application stage is often where many strong candidates stumble. Why? Because they find it difficult to showcase their skills and experiences in the right way. That’s where we can help. The …
The UK Global Talent Visa is a prestigious immigration route designed for leaders and potential leaders in academia, research, digital technology and the arts. Unlike many other visa categories, applicants don’t necessarily need a job offer. Instead, success depends heavily on your ability to demonstrate your achievements, influence and potential through evidence, and one of the most powerful tools you’ll …
Most people scan job adverts for key information such as: Job titles Salary bands Location Executives, on the other hand, need to analyse job adverts like a strategist. The competition for roles is fiercer than ever. Across the HR sector, for example, each open role receives an average of 129 applications. When you can read between the lines of a …
Recent figures show that over 44 million people in the UK use LinkedIn – millions of whom are senior-level professionals. When used effectively, LinkedIn helps you build an engaged professional network, your personal brand, and your reputation as a thought leader. However, the majority of people don’t utilise the platform until they are actively searching for a job. If you …
As you progress through your career and undertake more senior-level roles, one part of the job application process can still prove to be a challenge: Writing a succinct, engaging, and well-structured CV. At this stage in your career, your CV must reflect your strategic value, impact, and leadership capabilities to prove you are the right choice for an executive-level role. …
As AI technology is continually expanding on what seems to be a monthly basis, the urge to input a basic outline of your professional experience to date and receive your “shiny” new CV + Cover Letter minutes later does sound very appealing. This is particularly the case as the competitive nature of the job market currently makes every application process …
As you move into senior and executive-level roles, creating impactful application documents poses different challenges. At this stage of your career, recruiters and employers want to see clear examples of your performance and the difference you have made for both the teams you manage and companies as a whole. The most effective way to quantify your leadership skills is to …