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The Recruit I Joanna Summers https://tinyurl.com/bdd92au7 Helping professionals build confidence, stand out, and get hired.

Helping YOU get hired. 🚀

💼 Career & Confidence Coaching
📋 CV Reviews & Interview Preparation
⏱️ 18+ Years of Recruitment Experience
📘 Download the Confident Candidate Guide and start standing out today. With over 18 years of recruitment expertise, The Recruit helps job seekers navigate every stage of their career journey with confidence. From professional CV reviews and interview preparation to career coaching, we provide practical guidance that helps candidates showcase their strengths and secure the opportunities they deserve. Whether you're searching for your next role, changing careers, or preparing for an important interview, we're here to help you put your best foot forward. Our services include:
• Career & Confidence Coaching
• Professional CV Reviews
• Interview Preparation
• Job Search Support

📘 Download the Confident Candidate Guide and take the next step towards your dream career.

Another success story that reminds us why we love what we do!Helping professionals unlock new opportunities starts with ...
26/10/2026

Another success story that reminds us why we love what we do!

Helping professionals unlock new opportunities starts with telling their story the right way. From transforming a CV to showcasing 26+ years of experience with confidence, it's been an honour to support Bernice on her journey.

Thank you for your kind words, Bernice! Your success is what drives us.

Ready to refresh your CV and stand out to employers?

Let's make it happen. Email Joanna at [email protected]

23/10/2026

Have a gap in your CV? It doesn’t have to be something you dread explaining.

Career gaps happen for all kinds of reasons — studying, travelling, job hunting, caring for family or simply taking time to reassess what’s next.

What matters is how you talk about it.
✔ Be honest, but brief. Give a clear, factual explanation without oversharing.
✔ Show how you used the time. Courses, new skills, volunteering or personal projects can all add value.
✔ Bring it back to what you offer. Focus on what you’ve learned and what you’re ready to bring to your next role.

And career gaps are just one of the many topics covered inside The Confident Candidate Digital Job Search Guide.

Everything you need for your job search. All in one place.

CVs • LinkedIn • Interviews • Career Gaps • Confidence • Salary Conversations & More

📱 Buy online.
⚡ Access instantly.
🎯 Start preparing.

Your guide is digital, so you can access it on your phone, tablet or laptop and prepare wherever you are.

BUY → ACCESS INSTANTLY → START PREPARING.

Click the link in bio to get your copy of The Confident Candidate Digital Job Search Guide today or click here: https://tinyurl.com/bdd92au7

22/10/2026

Got gaps on your CV? Don’t leave recruiters guessing!

Career gaps happen, and they’re not necessarily a red flag. What matters is how you communicate them.

Rather than leaving unexplained gaps, provide a brief, professional explanation. You want recruiters to have the full picture so they can make informed decisions, rather than assumptions.

Remember, your CV is your opportunity to tell your career story, showcase your value and get noticed!

Stand Out. Be Seen. Get Hired.

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13/10/2026

SPRING CLEAN YOUR INTERVIEW SKILLS

The biggest interview mistake isn’t giving the “wrong” answer.
It’s walking into the interview unprepared.
You might have the right experience and skills for the role, but if you haven’t done your homework, it can quickly show.

Before your next interview, make sure you’ve researched:
🔎 The company
💼 The role you’re interviewing for
📄 Your own CV — yes, really!
💬 Examples from your experience that demonstrate your skills and value
❓ Questions you want to ask the interviewer

Preparation isn’t about memorising perfect answers. It’s about understanding your experience, knowing the opportunity and being ready to communicate why you’re the right person for the role.

Because confidence in an interview often comes from preparation.

🌱 This October, we’re Springing Into Opportunity, and this week it’s time to refresh your interview skills.

📖 The Confident Candidate Digital Guide is packed with practical, recruiter-led advice to help you prepare for interviews and show up with greater clarity and confidence.

👉 Click the link in bio to get your guide today or email Joanna at [email protected]

01/10/2026

SPRING CLEAN YOUR LINKEDIN

Yes, recruiters really do look at your LinkedIn. 👀
And when they do, they’re looking at more than just your job title.

Your LinkedIn profile should give a clear, professional picture of who you are, what you do and the value you bring.
As a recruiter, these are some of the first things I look at:
🔎 Your headline
💼 Your current or most recent role
📈 Your career history
✍️ Your About section
🔗 And importantly — whether your LinkedIn matches your CV

If your profile is outdated, incomplete or telling a completely different story to your CV, it could be time for a spring clean.

Your CV and LinkedIn should work together to strengthen your professional brand — not contradict each other.

🌱 This October, we’re Springing Into Opportunity, it's all about refreshing how you show up professionally online.
📖 The Confident Candidate Digital Guide will help you strengthen your LinkedIn presence and ensure your professional story is clear and consistent.

👉 Click the link in bio to get your guide today or email Joanna at [email protected]

28/09/2026

WHAT CANDIDATES DON’T SEE

Not every recruitment process goes according to plan.

A client puts the position on hold.
The job requirements change halfway through the process.
Candidates ghost recruiters too.
The client decides to appoint internally.
Timelines shift and feedback gets delayed.

Meanwhile, recruiters are still working behind the scenes — searching, screening, following up, managing expectations and advocating for their candidates.

There’s a lot that happens between “application submitted” and “offer accepted” that candidates never get to see.

At The Recruit, we know recruitment isn’t always a straight line. With years of experience on the other side of the hiring process, we also know just how much can change behind the scenes.

That’s why we help candidates focus on what they can control — showing up prepared, presenting themselves confidently and putting their best foot forward when the opportunity comes.

Because sometimes, what happens behind the scenes has nothing to do with how well you interviewed.

Need help putting your best foot forward in your job search?
📩 Email Joanna at [email protected] to find out how The Recruit can help you.

25/09/2026

Your CV might look good… but is it actually selling YOU?

A CV review isn’t just about spelling, formatting or making it look pretty. It’s about looking at your CV through a recruiter’s eyes and asking:

Does it clearly show your value?
Does it highlight what you’ve actually achieved?
And most importantly — would it make someone want to interview you?

Sometimes a few changes can completely shift how you come across on paper.

Your CV is often your first introduction. Make sure it’s saying the right things.

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21/09/2026

SPRING CLEAN YOUR CV!

If you’re applying for jobs but not getting interviews, it might be time to take a closer look at your CV.

As a recruiter, there are a few things I see time and time again:
❌ Too much information
❌ Generic job descriptions instead of achievements and value
❌ No clear sense of who you are, what you bring or where you’re going

Your CV doesn’t need to tell a recruiter everything you’ve ever done.
It needs to clearly communicate your experience, your value and why they should want to know more.

This September, we’re Springing Into Opportunity — and your CV is a great place to start.

📖 The Confident Candidate Digital Guide takes you through the fundamentals of creating a stronger, recruiter-ready CV, while helping you connect the dots between your CV, LinkedIn, applications and interviews.

Because sometimes, getting better results starts with refreshing the basics.

👉 Click the link in bio to get your guide today or email Joanna at [email protected]

It’s the little things that make a big difference.From personalised support to keeping you informed every step of the wa...
07/09/2026

It’s the little things that make a big difference.

From personalised support to keeping you informed every step of the way, Joanna believes recruitment should feel seamless, transparent, and tailored to your unique goals.

Thank you, Brandon, for your fantastic feedback and for highlighting the care and commitment that goes into every interaction.

Whether you’re searching for your next opportunity or the perfect addition to your team, The Recruit is here to help.

📩 Let’s make it happen. Email Joanna at [email protected]

27/08/2026

CONFIDENCE COMES FROM BEING PREPARED.

We know the job market is tough. Job searching can be frustrating, exhausting and completely overwhelming.
You’re applying and hearing nothing back. You’re questioning whether your CV is good enough. Then you finally land an interview and suddenly you’re wondering what to say, what they’ll ask and how you're going to stand out.

And with so much conflicting career advice out there, where do you even start?

Start with the fundamentals and understand how they all connect.
Your personal brand. Your CV. Your LinkedIn. Your applications. Your interview.
They should all be telling the same story: who you are, what you can do and the value you bring.
These may sound like simple basics, but after 18+ years in recruitment, they're also the things I see candidates getting wrong every single day.

The Confident Candidate Digital Guide brings the entire job-search journey together in one place, with practical, recruiter-led advice to help you:
✨ Position your skills, experience and value
✨ Build a recruiter-ready CV
✨ Strengthen your LinkedIn presence
✨ Understand what recruiters actually notice
✨ Avoid common job-search mistakes
✨ Prepare for interviews and difficult questions
✨ Navigate salary conversations
✨ Show up prepared and confident when the opportunity comes

Because you can't control the job market but you can control how you show up in it.
Get the fundamentals right. Tell a consistent story. Be prepared when the opportunity comes.

📲 Get instant access to The Confident Candidate Digital Guide via the link in bio.
Stand Out. Be Seen. Get Hired.

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