Write Your CV with ChatGPT—But Make It Yours
As an IT recruiter, I get it. Writing a CV is a daunting task, especially for engineers and developers who’d rather be solving technical problems than trying to “sell themselves” on paper. With tools like ChatGPT, it’s tempting to hand over the reins. But here’s the thing—when candidates let AI…
How to Identify High-Potential Candidates Without a Perfect CV
When you’re hiring for technical roles, especially in fast-paced environments like software development or data centre operations—it’s easy to default to the checklist: 5+ years of experience, specific tools, certain certifications, and ideally someone who’s “done it all before.” But in today’s market, finding that perfect fit on paper isn’t…
AI-Generated CVs: How to Spot Them – Tips from Our Recruitment Team
As a marketing professional in an IT recruitment agency, I spend a lot of time speaking with our recruiters, gaining insights into the latest hiring trends and challenges shaping the industry. Through these conversations—and discussions with my wider network of in-house recruiters—one issue keeps coming up: the growth of AI-generated…
What Kind of Action Words Should You Use on Your Resume?
Hiring managers and recruiters review a lot of resumes, so it’s important to make yours stand out. One way to do this is by using action words in your resume. These words can make your resume more compelling and show the hiring manager that you have the right skills and…
How Do I Recruit QA Engineers?
It’s safe to say that there is a lot going on in the talent market and as a candidate, who has a certain salary expectation, you need to stand out from the rest. Luckily, you’re in good hands. I recruit in the QA space and have the inside scoop that…
What do IT Recruiters Look for on Your LinkedIn Profile?
Job Seeking can result in such an emphasis on your CV, that you almost forget everything else at your disposal to help get a job. Trust me, I’ve been there. You may not realise that your LinkedIn profile is just as important as a CV in helping you get a…
Writing a Tech CV to get Recognised
How often have you found the perfect job, applied online and not heard anything back? In too many cases, good candidates miss out on being shortlisted due to a poorly written CV. In my job as an IT Recruiter, I review many CVs daily, and the bad ones always stick…
What do IT Recruiters Look for in a Design Portfolio?
Have you ever thought about how Hiring Managers examine your design portfolio and how you can set yourself apart from the rest of the applicants? As an IT Recruitment Design Consultant, it’s my job to investigate a designer’s portfolio every day before forwarding their job applications over to my clients.…
Are You Creating Diverse and Inclusive Job Descriptions?
Did you know that the tone, words and the wishlist you use in a job spec will have an impact on who applies to the job you’ve listed? It’s very true, for example, women are less likely to apply to roles if they don’t check every requirement listed.
Can Creativity Damage Your Job Application?
Is it time to ditch the old black and white Microsoft Word CV layout for something more fun? I’d say yes. In today’s competitive job market it is crucial to stand out from the crowd as a job seeker. For a hiring manager, seeing the same eyesore resume layout can…
How to Write The Perfect Job Description
The job spec really sets out the tone for the job and the employer. Get it right, and you will get more, better quality, applications, and therefore end hire. Get it wrong, and you can damage your brand in the talent market, and really struggle to get the right hire.…