For today’s graduates, applying for jobs can feel like shouting into the void. You spend hours perfecting your CV, tailoring cover letters, and completing lengthy applications — only to hear nothing back. Increasingly, the reason is not always a lack of talent or potential. It is the rise of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and AI-powered recruitment software that screens candidates before a human recruiter ever sees an application. In 2025 and beyond, ATS technology has beco

"All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them." — Walt Disney 1) What do you want? Make sure you are certain about what job you are looking for – this will make your job search more achievable and focussed. 2) Exceptional CV Ensure your CV is accurate and well-constructed. The easier and clearer it is to read the more interest it will get. 3) Online Prescence Ensure you have an online presence – most people use LinkedIn and it is an essential tool

“The simpler you say it, the more eloquent it is.” —August Wilson Your CV is your most important marketing tool when it comes to job hunting or changing careers. As a career coach, I often come across clients who struggle to structure and build a coherent, concise CV. Through mentoring and training people on how to write an exceptional CV, I immediately see a boost in confidence with my clients, from graduates to established professionals looking for a new job. Here are my ea

My top tips for navigating LinkedIn Many people assume that LinkedIn is purely an online CV - they are WRONG! LinkedIn is a pivotal platform for job searching, network building, researching for a career change and much more. This valuable resource is an essential weapon for any graduate or job seeker at any stage in their career. In my role as a mentor and career coach I always encourage my clients to use this platform on a daily basis. However, to be successful in your navi

Here are the best questions to ask when you are in the spotlight at interviews: “ A diamond is a chunk of coal that is made good under pressure”– Henry A Kissinger Do you feel intense pressure when under the spotlight in interviews? Do you struggle when the tables are turned and they ask if you have any questions? As a career coach, I have mentored many people who have struggled in interviews. Through my program of bespoke interview training, I encourage my clients to have a

“Think outside the box, collapse the box, and take a sharp knife to it” Banksy There’s no doubt that 2020 has been a hard year for job hunters. As a career coach I have witnessed the struggle first-hand. However – if you think outside the box when navigating the job market, you will definitely INCREASE YOUR CHANCE OF SUCCESS. Are you a graduate? Have you been made redundant? Do you dream of a career change? I can help! Here are my top ‘thinking outside the box’ tips: USE YOU