Should You Include Hobbies on Your CV?
Let’s talk about hobbies on your CV. Are they a good thing or a bad thing? It’s one of those topics that comes up again and again, and everyone seems to have an opinion on it. Some people are convinced…
Lee Harding
Is AI Coming for Your Job?
Every generation has had its moment of workplace panic. In the early 2000s, it was outsourcing. In the 2010s, it was automation. Now it’s artificial intelligence. Depending on which article or social media post you read, AI is either the…
The 5 Red Flags That Kill Candidates After the Interview
Sometimes you walk out of an interview thinking you did well. Then the panel meet, and five minutes later you’re out of the running. Here’s why. It’s not always about competence. At interview stage, the assumption is that you can…
Why You’re Not Getting Interviews Even When You’re Qualified
It’s one of the most frustrating parts of the job search. You’ve got the skills, you’ve got the experience, you’ve applied for roles you know you can do — but your inbox is full of silence, or worse, rejection emails…
How Hiring Managers Really Compare Candidates in the Final Round
You’ve made it to the final round. You’re up against two or three other people who all have the right skills, the right experience, and a solid interview performance. From your side, it feels like a coin toss. But from…
How to Win Before the Interview: The Pre-Game Strategy Most People Ignore
If you’ve ever prepped for a job interview, you’ll know the standard drill — research the company, polish your CV, maybe run through a few practice questions in your head. But here’s the truth that most people don’t realise: the…
Should You Apply If You Don’t Meet All the Requirements?
You’ve found a job ad that looks perfect. The company’s exciting, the role matches what you want, and the salary’s decent. But then you hit the requirements list — and you don’t tick every box. Sound familiar? This is one…
The Real Reason You’re Burnt Out and Why Time Off Doesn’t Fix It
Burnout’s become one of those words people throw around all the time. Feeling tired? Burnout. Had a rubbish day? Burnout. Dreading Monday morning? Must be burnout. But real burnout is a different beast. It’s not about having a stressful week…
I got laid off. Here’s what I did next
Back in May 2020 I was laid off. It was right in the midst of the COVID Pandemic. When I got the new my heart sunk, I went into full panic mode. What was I going to do? How was…
You Think You Understand Introverts at Work, But You Probably Don’t
For most of my life I thought there was something wrong with me. I was the quiet kid who stayed indoors on my Commodore 64 while everyone else played outside. Every school report said the same thing. Quiet. Rarely participates.…