The Rise of the “Unqualified” Hire
Employers are becoming less obsessed with traditional backgrounds.
Degrees matter less.
Job titles matter less.
Linear careers matter less.
CV Is Dead. Long Live Proof of Work.
For years, recruitment has revolved around polished CVs, keyword matching, and perfectly crafted LinkedIn profiles. In 2026, that model is starting to wobble. AI now allows candidates to generate tailored CVs, optimise applications, and even rehearse interview answers in seconds. Employers know this — and many are quietly questioning whether applications truly reflect capability anymore. […]
How to Resign Professionally — Without Burning Bridges
You’ve secured the offer. You’ve signed the contract.
Now comes the part many candidates mishandle: resigning well.
The First 90 Days: What Employers Get Wrong After a Great Hire
You found the right person.
Strong shortlist. Competitive interviews. Everyone aligned.
Should You Put the Salary in the Job Advert? Here’s the Honest Answer.
Few hiring topics divide opinion like this one.
Some hiring managers refuse to publish salaries on principle.
Others started doing it — and won’t go back.
Why Counter-Offers Rarely Work Out — For Either Side
It’s a pattern we see all the time.
An employee resigns.
The employer panics.
A counter-offer is made.
They stay.
Your Hiring Process Is Slower Than You Think (And It’s Costing You)
Everyone says they move quickly.
Very few actually do.
Most businesses don’t realise they have a speed problem because nothing feels dramatically delayed. But hiring rarely fails in obvious ways — it fails quietly.
Stop Hiring “Great People.”
Start Hiring the Right Ones.
“Great candidate.”
Three words that cause a lot of expensive mistakes.
Because “great” compared to what?
The Best Candidates Are Rarely Actively Job Hunting
A common assumption in hiring is that the best candidates are actively applying for jobs.
In reality, many of them aren’t.
The CV Is the Least Interesting Thing About a Candidate
In recruitment, the CV often becomes the centrepiece of the hiring process.
But in reality, it’s the least interesting part of a candidate.