2025 has seen some huge changes in the job market. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning have revolutionised the workplace, and employers are always on the hunt for new ways to capitalise on this cutting-edge technology. This has also influenced what employers are looking for when hiring for executive-level roles. As we reach the end of the year, it’s time …
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 …
The modern workplace continues to evolve – particularly in a post-Covid culture. Despite this, many job seekers feel like disclosing a career gap on their CV will harm their employment prospects. According to research carried out by Applied, a third of employees surveyed have taken a career break of six months or more – but over half admit they would …
Your professional profile is the section that should sit at the top of your CV underneath your contact details. This is your elevator pitch and your chance to showcase your skills and expertise which are relevant to the role and should grab the attention of the reader and encourage them to read the remainder of your CV. It is therefore …
With the job market being more and more competitive at the moment it is vital that your CV or application has a competitive edge. Therefore, showcasing your key achievements will allow you to stand out from the competition while also demonstrating to the recruiter the contribution you have made throughout your career. I have summarised how best to include these …
We have had more and more individuals who have recently been furloughed seeking our guidance, particularly those from the hospitality and travel industry. Many of those are in management roles so despite the governments financial support through the furlough scheme they are finding themselves on less than half the salaries they were once on. Therefore, they are now hoping to …
In the UK it is unlawful to discriminate against someone applying for work due to their age. There are a few exceptions, however, there has to be a good enough reason to do so and this would have to be proven in Court. According to Natalie O’Hare from BeyondHR, asking for an applicants age is a big NO and there …
There has been an increasing debate over if you should use your LinkedIn profile to apply for jobs and whether CVs are now becoming outdated and no longer relevant. For the avoidance of doubt, we provide both CVs and LinkedIn profiles, and therefore I have sought to be unbiased in my opinion. Firstly, I think both CVs and LinkedIn profiles …