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From the Other Side of the Table
The view from the hiring table. What recruiters, hiring managers, and search firms actually think when they read a CV, brief a mandate, or shortlist a role. The pillar that carries the most authority because it is the one nobody else can write.
In this Pillar
2 pieces
Note5 min read
How Recruiters Actually Read Your CV
What happens on the first pass, and why most CVs fail before they are read.
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The three places a recruiter's eyes go, in order
15 April 2026Read
Note6 min read
What Positioning Actually Means (And Why Your CV Probably Gets It Wrong)
Most CVs answer the wrong question. They describe where you have been instead of making the case for where you should go next.
Wrong Q
Most CVs answer where you have been. Recruiters need to know what you are for.
14 April 2026Read