Avoid the common pitfalls to stand out

The UK jobs market in spring 2026 is tougher than it was two or three years ago. We won’t dress it up. But tougher doesn’t mean hopeless, it means selective. And selectivity changes what you need to do, not whether opportunity exists.

In this month’s Pivot Point, we look at what’s actually happening in the hiring landscape right now, what it means for your CV, and why the people who act now tend to be the ones who land roles when the right opportunity comes up.

We’ve also got a couple of updates to share, including a change we’re genuinely proud of, and a new feature that opens things up for anyone with an eye on the international job market.

Edition 24. Honest, practical, and as always, written by people who’ve spent more than 35 years on the other side of the hiring desk.