<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Chloe Brassey Consulting]]></title><description><![CDATA[CB Consulting]]></description><link>https://www.chloebrasseyconsulting.co.uk/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 19:05:20 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.chloebrasseyconsulting.co.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[How Graduate Applications Are Being Filtered by ATS — And How to Beat the System]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 become a standard...]]></description><link>https://www.chloebrasseyconsulting.co.uk/post/how-graduate-applications-are-being-filtered-by-ats-and-how-to-beat-the-system</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0c6892d2a72baa2ffbc9f2</guid><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 13:43:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ec1f7b_5b92eea190da469c9c658ed92cdbf051~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andrew Cooper</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[My top 10 job searching tips:]]></title><description><![CDATA["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 in todays job...]]></description><link>https://www.chloebrasseyconsulting.co.uk/post/my-top-10-job-searching-tips</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e0c0b4832a840dd4713dce</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:58:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ec1f7b_adb0e6f9e4d149ba883cff40e5ef8a21~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_601,h_451,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andrew Cooper</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[NOT HAPPY WITH YOUR CV? MY TIPS FOR BUILDING AN EXCEPTIONAL CV!]]></title><description><![CDATA[“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 easy tips: GENERAL:...]]></description><link>https://www.chloebrasseyconsulting.co.uk/post/not-happy-with-your-cv-my-tips-for-building-an-exceptional-cv</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e0c05d5ebb5a90196f6af4</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:57:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ec1f7b_0b311da7bece4491907b60e78a8ace18~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_612,h_408,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andrew Cooper</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The not-so-secret weapon for job searching .......Linkedin tips]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 navigation of...]]></description><link>https://www.chloebrasseyconsulting.co.uk/post/the-not-so-secret-weapon-for-job-searching-linkedin-tips</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e0bfa1832a840dd4713a90</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:55:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ec1f7b_6004ec30cd1b4e1fac95eb1c3e69de6d~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_798,h_448,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andrew Cooper</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Change the dynamic in your interviews to gain the upper hand!]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 list of...]]></description><link>https://www.chloebrasseyconsulting.co.uk/post/change-the-dynamic-in-your-interviews-to-gain-the-upper-hand</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e0bdfe5ebb5a90196f6433</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:47:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ec1f7b_68dab4a4670548b485bc166ab20b91d8~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_811,h_541,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andrew Cooper</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[LOOKING FOR A NEW JOB? IT’S TIME TO THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX!]]></title><description><![CDATA[“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 YOUR INITIATIVE ...]]></description><link>https://www.chloebrasseyconsulting.co.uk/post/looking-for-a-new-job-it-s-time-to-think-outside-the-box</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69e0bbce5ebb5a90196f5d8f</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:38:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ec1f7b_e1454bd15b8b45bcbcfbf189efcc1dcd~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_433,h_281,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Andrew Cooper</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>