Career advice
Job searching tips from a headhunter
Everything here comes from the other side of the table — the CVs I read, the shortlists I write and the offers I see accepted and declined across UK housebuilding and social housing.
What a headhunter actually looks for on your CV
Your CV gets six to eight seconds on a first pass. Here is exactly what I read in that time, and what makes me stop.
How to work with a headhunter (and get called first)
Recruiters are not a job application service. Here is how to become the person we call before a role is even advertised.
Interview preparation for housing roles
The questions housebuilders and housing associations really ask, and the preparation that separates a first interview from an offer.
Making your LinkedIn profile work for you
Your profile is the search result headhunters see. Small changes dramatically increase how often you appear in ours.
Counter-offers: why most of them fail
Accepting more money to stay feels like a win. Here is what usually happens next, and how to resign properly.
Negotiating salary without losing the offer
What is actually negotiable in a housing package, when to raise it, and the one mistake that costs candidates offers.
Planning your next move before you need one
The strongest candidates I place were not desperate. They were prepared. A simple framework for the year ahead.
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