Former editor and people leader who writes on careers, hiring, and the changing UK job market. James Thompson has supported candidates across sectors, with a focus on clear language and fair process.
Salary bands: what “DOE / co...
Work-life balanceMar 5, 2025
Where a range is not published, the employer is often benchmarking against a band. Ask whe...
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Pensions and benefits: what ...
Work-life balanceMar 5, 2025
Auto-enrolment, employer contributions, and match rules affect take-home and later-life ou...
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What hiring managers in the ...
Sectors in focusMar 5, 2025
Across sectors, we are seeing a stronger focus on clear communication, ownership, and the ...
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Leadership when you are not ...
Hiring & interviewsMar 5, 2025
Clear proposals, data where it helps, and visible follow-through on small things—those beh...
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Reference requests: who to a...
Sectors in focusMar 5, 2025
Strong references come from people who can speak to your delivery and your behaviour, not ...
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From career change to offer:...
LeadershipMar 5, 2025
A practical plan starts with a skills map, then a short project that proves the skill in p...
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Dealing with rejection: feed...
LeadershipMar 5, 2025
Some employers give useful feedback, many do not. The skill is to end with one improvement...
