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The 6-second test: what recruiters actually look at first
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The 6-second test: what recruiters actually look at first

Recruiters spend seconds on the first pass. Here's exactly where their eyes go — and how to structure the top third of your CV so the right things land in that window.

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Emma Marsh
Lead Resume Writer · 8 min read
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Resume Tips

How to beat the ATS without keyword-stuffing

Applicant-tracking systems reject strong candidates over formatting quirks. Here's how to stay readable and rank well.

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Emma Marsh · 6 min read
10 interview questions you should prepare for

Interviews

10 interview questions you should prepare for

The questions almost every panel asks — and a simple framework for answering them with real examples.

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Daniel Okafor · 7 min read
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Resume Tips

Explaining a career gap on your CV

Time away doesn't have to be a red flag. How to frame gaps honestly and keep the focus on your strengths.

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Priya Shah · 5 min read
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Job Search

Where to actually find jobs in 2026

Beyond the big boards — the channels where roles get filled first, and how to position yourself in each.

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Daniel Okafor · 8 min read
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Career Change

Switching industries? Rewrite your story first

Transferable skills only work if you frame them right. A step-by-step for repositioning your experience.

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Emma Marsh · 9 min read
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LinkedIn

Your LinkedIn headline is doing nothing. Fix it.

That default "job title at company" line is a wasted asset. Turn your headline into a recruiter magnet.

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Amelia Reid · 4 min read
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Resume Tips

Quantifying achievements when you have no numbers

Not every role comes with tidy metrics. How to show measurable impact even in "unmeasurable" jobs.

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Priya Shah · 6 min read
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Interviews

The thank-you note that actually moves the needle

A good follow-up can tip a close decision. What to write, when to send it, and what to leave out.

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Amelia Reid · 4 min read
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Job Search

Negotiating salary without losing the offer

The conversation most candidates dread. Scripts and timing to negotiate confidently and keep goodwill.

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Daniel Okafor · 7 min read

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