The Recruitment Playbook – Episode 1

Let’s Be Honest: Most Job Descriptions Are Awful
If your job ad looks anything like this…
 
“We’re looking for a dynamic, results-driven self-starter with excellent communication...

I am big on honesty. Let’s just tell people what is actually going on in this market. You might not like all of it, but at least you’ll appreciate it. We are all adults. Well, most of the...

If I stripped everything back and ignored the branding, the content, the claims and the noise, this is the question I’d ask:
Are they actually good at getting people jobs?
Because when you remove...

Introduction
“Can you send over your CV?”
It sounds simple. But behind that request sits a fast decision-making process most candidates underestimate.
The average recruiter scans a CV for just...

Introduction
“Just be yourself.”
It’s the most common advice candidates get before an interview. And on paper, it makes sense. People want authenticity. Culture fit. Someone they can...

You’ve Been Left on Read… Again.
You found the perfect CFO candidate. They tick all the boxes—strategic mindset, commercial acumen, leadership skills sharper than a fresh Excel formula. You...