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Why Your IT Applications Aren't Landing Interviews

You're qualified. You've got the certifications, the experience, the technical depth. You've worked on projects that actually mattered. You've solved problems that kept systems running and businesses ...

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You interviewed really well, but...

We've decided to go with another candidate. No one explains what that actually means. But it's the feedback that makes you question everything, because if you're getting interviews, you must be doing ...

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Where do you see yourself in five years?

No one tells you this question isn't about your career plan. But it's the moment where most candidates accidentally talk themselves out of the job.

After years helping job seekers prepare for intervi...

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But you're a recruiter, not a learning professional.

No one says it that bluntly. But it's the assumption sitting behind every rejection from L&D roles you know you could do brilliantly.

After helping talent professionals pivot into learning and develo...

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But all I've done is teach.

No one challenges this when you say it. But it's the belief that keeps qualified educators stuck in classrooms they've outgrown, watching consultants with half their expertise land the roles they want...

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I'm ready. I just need someone to give me a chance.

No one tells you this is the wrong framing. But it's the mindset that keeps capable professionals waiting for permission instead of creating momentum.

After years helping HR and L&D professionals ret...

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We've got a great opportunity for you.

No one warns you this can become frustrating. But it's the message that keeps landing in your inbox, for roles you stopped wanting three years ago.

After helping IT professionals reposition for the w...

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You're impressive, but not quite what we're looking for.

No one explains what that actually means. But it's the feedback that haunts director-level candidates who know they're qualified, yet keep getting passed over.

After years helping senior leaders repo...

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I'm just not cut out for this anymore.

No one tells you this when you trained to teach. But it's the lie you start believing when a role doesn't work out the way you hoped.

After helping educators in 119 countries pivot, relocate and reigni...

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Why do you want to work here?

No hiring manager will tell you this out loud. But it's the real question beneath most interview questions they ask.

After years helping job seekers in 119 countries, here's what I've learnt to transla...

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