In today's global economy, English proficiency is essential for success in business. As the international lingua franca, English fosters collaboration and drives career advancement. Many companies merging with firms in the UK, the USA and other European companies, now need employees to adapt quickly to using English in their daily operations. Embracing English in business is no longer just beneficial; it is a vital requirement for growth and competitiveness.

Writing an effective cover letter is crucial, especially when pursuing international opportunities. As an HR consultant, I advise clients to treat the cover letter as both a first impression and a demonstration of their professionalism and suitability for the role. A cover letter isn't just a document - it's your voice in a different cultural context. Our comprehensive guide breaks down the essentials of international cover letter writing and also provides country-specific examples so you can craft a cover letter that resonates wherever you apply.

It’s all over the news and I’ve seen plenty with my own eyes over the past few weeks and months – the rise of the Job Scam. With the pandemic still rife, job vacancies in the UK at an all time high, and the ‘Great Resignation’ in full swing, it’s no surprise that scammers and fraudsters would take advantage of the moment to get rich quick.

Women over 50 – have they really been cast aside by the labour market?

I’ve gone backwards and forwards about writing this blog, but it’s a topic that continues to be raised by my clients.

If you are serious about succeeding with your Linked In Profile you need to sit down and really concentrate your efforts on your Personal Branding. This is how you promote your sense of ‘self’ – your skills, experience, and characteristics. Think about creating an online reputation for yourself that potential customers and employers will want to buy into.

Recently, I have been inundated with calls and emails from clients wanting help with resignation letters, job applications, mock interviews and much more. It's #thegreatresignation and up to 40% of the UK workforce are rethinking their careers and work/life balance

Writing the perfect CV is an art form and potentially a never-ending pursuit. Your CV is never a finished document because your life moves on, as does the world around you - including work life and experience. So, ultimately, your CV should reflect those changes too

You have 6 seconds to capture your reader’s attention and encourage them to read on. If they don’t get excited in the first sections they won’t read the rest of your CV.

Last week I was asked to submit a video introduction with my CV for a working partnership with a modern, fashionable company. It’s not unheard of and I’ve done plenty of videos in the past. Yet I found myself agonizing over the details and decided to learn more about Video Interviewing.

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) - I’ve lost count of the number of times someone has said, “I feel like nobody ever actually reads my CV.” Unfortunately, in reality this is probably true and my response is always met with shock and a sense of despair.

Stand Out to Recruiters! - “But I don’t have any good content to put in my CV” - “I’ve got a CV, it’s ok but my Linked In Profile is just not attracting any recruiters!” - “I am not getting invited for interviews, what am I doing wrong?!”