How to Access the Hidden Job Market (and Find Roles Before Everyone Else)

November 6, 2025Job Search AdviceCareer Improvement

Discover how to access the hidden job market and land roles before they hit the job boards. Learn strategies and use our free ATS job search tool to uncover unadvertised jobs.

How to Use AI to Supercharge Your Job Search (Without Getting Caught!)

April 11, 2025Job Search AdviceCareer Improvement

AI is one awesome job searching tool, from making full scale resume changes to crafting cover letters or practicing interviews. The right prompts can give job seekers a real edge, but there are pitfalls too. Employers are getting better at spotting AI-generated content, and relying on it too much can work against you. In this post, we’ll explore how to use AI in a way that helps, not hinders, your job search.

Does Being A Smoker Affect Your Job Prospects?

April 29, 2024Job Search AdviceCareer Improvement

We delve into how smoking can affects your job prospects, in this article we cover perceptions, impacts and tips you can take for navigating the topic.

When To Search For A New Job

January 10, 2024Job Search AdviceCareer Improvement

There comes a time in everyone's career when the thought of finding a new job crosses the mind. In the following article we look at the different signs to look out for, what to do and how to start the process when still in work. We’ll answer the “when do I need to look for a job question”.

No Responses From Job Applications? This Is What you Need To Do About It.

March 29, 2023Job Search AdviceCareer Improvement

No responses from job applications – No problems, let’s solve that. In this article we'll turn the frustration of job searching back into an all empowering and motivated activity full of employer engagement.

The 5 Best Books for Job Seekers in 2023

February 15, 2023Career Advice, Job Search AdviceCareer Improvement

I love to read, and I love to read about the recruitment industry (I know, it’s a geeky thing to do), so below are my top 5 recommendations for those looking to max out their job search and career advancement activity in 2023. Check out my 5 best book recommendations for job seekers.

How To Create A LinkedIn Job Alert

November 21, 2022LinkedIn, Job Search AdviceCareer Improvement

Job searching can be frenetic, with so much going on it can be difficult to ensure you don't miss an opportunity. So to ease the burden a tiny bit make LinkedIn Job alerts your new favourite tool. Their clever reminders and notifications will do some of the hard work for you.

Job Search Checklist For 2023: Free Printable

November 1, 2022Job Search AdviceCareer Improvement

We’re pretty big on our job search printables at the Career Improvement Club, so with this in mind we’ve provided this handy little check list to help you move through the process of job searching without missing any important updates or tasks along the way.

How Social Media Can Be A Viable Way To Find Your Next Job.

September 2, 2022Job Search Advice, LinkedInCareer Improvement

For all its faults and bad press social media can play an essential role within the recruitment lifecycle. While most individuals use it for communication and entertainment, businesses (and most notably employers) use social media as an information platform, with mainstream uses including customer service, marketing promotion and also recruitment.

Are You Caught in the Job Search Spiral of Doom?

March 26, 2021Job Search AdviceCareer Improvement

Hockey Mum’s situation is not unique and in-fact it’s something I see quite a lot (which is why I decided to create this post). The Compound Rejection Cycle or the Job Search Spiral of Doom is a common trap. This is what it is and how to get out of it.