Mindset10 min read
The Ego Paradox
Ego has probably helped you more than you realise. It gives you the confidence to speak up, put yourself forward, negotiate the salary, pursue the...
21 Aug 2026Read
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Free, practical career advice for professionals across the UK. 48 articles on job searching, interviews, LinkedIn, redundancy, networking and moving up.
Career StrategyLatest
Taking Accountability for Your Career
There is an uncomfortable truth about career development that is worth confronting: while many of the circumstances that shape our careers are outside...
7 Sept 202614 min readRead article
Personal Brand10 min read
What does your 'vibe' say about you?
We count years of experience, qualifications, promotions, salary increases, projects delivered, revenue generated and targets achieved. These things...
28 Jul 2026Read
Career Strategy11 min read
The Future Proofing Investment Guide: What Is Actually Worth Paying For In 2026
If you have felt a low level worry about AI, automation, your industry changing, or whether your skills are still going to be enough in the next few...
6 Jul 2026Read
Job Search7 min read
Why Your Job Search Should Be Treated Like a Product Launch
A lesson from the world of business that could completely change how you approach your career.
8 Jun 2026Read
Career Strategy4 min read
Taking back control of your career.
There’s a version of your career where things “just happen” to you… …and there’s a version where you decide what happens next .
28 Apr 2026Read
Career Strategy11 min read
Generalist vs Specialist: What does the market actually want now?
Let’s get into one of the biggest career questions I’m hearing across marketing, digital and commercial roles right now:
16 Apr 2026Read
Career Strategy5 min read
The system is broken, time to take back control of your career.
The UK saw record job vacancies of 1.3 million+ in 2022 (Office for National Statistics)
31 Mar 2026Read
LinkedIn5 min read
Leveraging & Growing your LinkedIn network for now and for later.
“Rewrite my LinkedIn headline and About section to position me as a [target role] in [industry], focused on [business impact]”
24 Mar 2026Read
Career Transition5 min read
The "Greener Grass" Audit: Strategy over Impulse
I want to build on something I’m seeing repeatedly across my conversations with senior talent in London, comms, transformation and HR.
18 Mar 2026Read
Career Strategy6 min read
Which Career Scenario Are You In?
One of the most powerful things you can do for your career is pause occasionally and take stock of where you are.
10 Mar 2026Read
Job Search3 min read
The Career Tech Stack You Should Be Using (Free + Paid Tools That Actually Make a Difference)
Because right now, some people are navigating their careers with intention, automation and insight…
26 Feb 2026Read
Networking5 min read
Utilising your current and new network is the key to job search success.
If you’ve been trying to make your next career move on your own, you’re not alone but you also don’t have to . Today’s job market is both dynamic and...
6 Feb 2026Read
Career Strategy4 min read
2026: The Year of Value Add, Commercial Awareness & Bigger-Picture Thinking
As we move into 2026, the professional landscape continues to shift. Companies across every industry marketing, media, digital, tech are feeling the...
8 Dec 2025Read
Career Transition4 min read
Is it time to make a change in the New Year? A reflective, coach-led assessment.
As the year draws to a close, many professionals begin to take stock of where they are, what they have achieved, and how their role aligns with their...
24 Nov 2025Read
Career Strategy6 min read
Top 5 most reliable careers for the next 10 years
Let’s be real: the working world has shifted more in the past five years than the previous twenty. AI, automation, climate goals, and digital...
28 Oct 2025Read
Mentoring4 min read
Let’s Elevate Your Career: The Power of Mentoring
Your career is a journey, not a destination. One of the most effective ways to accelerate growth, build confidence, and create real opportunities is...
11 Sept 2025Read
Freelance3 min read
Your side hustle starter kit
Starting a side hustle is exciting. It’s the “what if” project that might one day become your full time thing or it might simply be a creative outlet...
11 Aug 2025Read
Mindset4 min read
Fake It 'Til You Make It
Why enthusiasm can open doors, even if you're not 100% sure you want the job (yet).
14 Jul 2025Read
Mindset4 min read
The Mindset Advantage: You are in control.
When you're in the middle of a job search, it's easy to feel like so much is out of your control, and to be fair, some of it is. Market conditions...
10 Apr 2025Read
Personal Brand4 min read
Content is the way: Personal Branding is the new CV.
Whether you are looking for a job right now or not you should be creating content or at least building your Personal Brand.
19 Mar 2025Read
Personal Brand5 min read
8/10 Marketeers forget to market themselves.
Let's face it, you can market a product with your eyes closed but you've forgotten to market yourself and now your are wondering why it's so hard to...
24 Feb 2025Read
Job Applications7 min read
Rejected for a job you know you are perfect for.
Being rejected for a job you know you’re perfect for is one of the most disheartening experiences a jobseeker can face. It can feel like a punch to the...
14 Feb 2025Read
Job Applications5 min read
Why am I not getting past the application stage??
Are you starting to question why on earth are you constantly being rejected at application stage for a job you could do in your sleep?! You are...
4 Feb 2025Read
Career Strategy4 min read
The Ageing Workforce: Untapped Potential or Outdated Skills?
As the global population ages, an increasing number of seasoned professionals are finding themselves at a crossroads in their careers. These...
21 Jan 2025Read
CV7 min read
No One Cares About Your CV.
Let’s be real: your CV is not the golden ticket to landing your dream job. Sure, it’s a necessary part of the process, but it’s not the magic wand that...
7 Jan 2025Read
Freelance7 min read
2025: The Year of the Freelance Revolution
As we step into 2025, the landscape of work is being reshaped, and there’s no denying it: this is the year of the freelance. With major shifts in the...
11 Dec 2024Read
Career Strategy6 min read
Navigating the Rise of AI and Automation in the Job Market
AI and automation are reshaping industries due to the significant economic and technological advantages they offer. Here’s why they’re increasingly...
4 Nov 2024Read
Networking7 min read
Utilising Your Current & New Network Can Be Key
How to leverage your existing and new connections to unlock career opportunities.
1 Nov 2024Read
Career Strategy6 min read
Why Job-Hoppers Earn More, and Why You Should Consider Moving On
If you've been at the same company for 2 to 10 years, it’s natural to start wondering if staying loyal is the best move for your career or if it’s time...
15 Oct 2024Read
Career Strategy6 min read
What, How, Wow!
A framework for standing out and making an impact in your career.
15 Oct 2024Read
Career Strategy6 min read
Let's Elevate Your Career
Key insights and strategies to take your career to the next level.
1 Oct 2024Read
Career Strategy7 min read
Top 5 Most Reliable Careers for the Next 10 Years
Which career paths offer the most stability and growth over the coming decade?
1 Sept 2024Read
Interviews8 min read
The Art of Storytelling & why you need to be good at it.
Let's talk about something that isn't in every job-seeking handbook but is an absolute game-changer when it comes to landing that dream role:...
22 Aug 2024Read
Career Strategy9 min read
Reinventing and future-proofing yourself
Let's dive straight into it, finding a job in today's world can feel like trying to find a needle in a haystack, am I right? With the job market doing...
8 May 2024Read
Career Transition9 min read
How to spot the signs that it is time for change.
Important topic this. One that I think defines why the recruitment market is the way it is and why companies are the way they are. Big statement, I'll...
17 Apr 2024Read
Work Style7 min read
The BIG Debate: Remote vs Hybrid Working
Pros and cons for businesses and workers, plus a guide to finding what works best for you.
15 Apr 2024Read
Job Applications8 min read
Why Am I Not Getting Past the Application Stage?
Common reasons your applications aren't getting responses and how to fix them.
1 Apr 2024Read
Job Applications6 min read
Getting past the application stage.
You might be surprised about this but I strongly suggest that you stop applying for jobs. Seriously stop.
26 Mar 2024Read
LinkedIn6 min read
The BIG Green Banner Debate
Should you add the 'Open to Work' green banner to your LinkedIn profile or not?
15 Mar 2024Read
Redundancy10 min read
Redundancy guide: 10 steps to make sense of what to do next.
Being made redundant is almost always a shit situation and leaves most of us in a very challenging and scary situation that we are not prepared for, so...
13 Mar 2024Read
LinkedIn6 min read
LinkedIn optimisation: The art of being seen on the platform.
This weeks focus is a great segway from last week's topic 'Understanding your own experience & beyond' because your LinkedIn profile is where you...
5 Mar 2024Read
Job Applications9 min read
Getting Past the Application Stage
How to stand out and get your application noticed by recruiters and hiring managers.
1 Mar 2024Read
Self-Assessment6 min read
Understanding your own experience and beyond.
This is arguably the most important edition of the 'Elevate your Job Search' series. It's all well and good having a great network and reputation now,...
27 Feb 2024Read
Networking10 min read
Networking & building your personal brand
Your network is your net-worth. The bigger your network and the more you engage and build those relationships and then subsequently your reputation,...
20 Feb 2024Read
Career Transition12 min read
Redundancy Guide: 10 Steps to Make Sense of What to Do Next
A practical guide for navigating redundancy and planning your next move.
15 Feb 2024Read
Self-Assessment10 min read
Understanding Your Own Experience and Beyond
The most important edition - understanding what your experience means and how to articulate it.
1 Feb 2024Read
Networking8 min read
Networking & Building Your Personal Brand
Your network is your net-worth. Learn how to build relationships and your reputation.
15 Jan 2024Read
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