Advice and Opinion - August 2026

  • How to Use AI in Your Job Search Without Losing Your Own Voice

    Posted on Monday, August 31, 2026 by Lucy Thomas — No comments

    Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming part of the job-search process. Candidates are using AI tools to improve CVs, write cover letters, prepare for interviews and make sense of complicated job descriptions. Employers, meanwhile, are increasingly using technology to help screen applications and manage recruitment. Used carefully, AI can save time and help you present your experience more ...

  • How to Prove Your Soft Skills When Employers Say They Matter More Than Ever

    Posted on Monday, August 31, 2026 by Lucy Thomas — No comments

    Employers increasingly say communication, adaptability and teamwork matter when recruiting. But simply describing yourself as a “good communicator” on a CV proves very little. The real skill is showing an employer where and how you have used those abilities. Qualifications matter. Experience matters. Technical knowledge matters. But employers are also paying increasing attention to something that ...