AI career tools built by a recruiter

Practical tools for jobseekers. Beat the ATS, benchmark your salary, and prepare for interviews. Built on 20+ years of recruitment experience.

Applying for a job?

CV Optimiser

Free to start

Upload your CV and scan it against any job description for an instant ATS keyword match score. See which keywords are missing, fix formatting that trips up automated screening software, and download an optimised CV ready to send.

Try it free, no sign-up required

Interview Prep Suite

Premium

Practise competency-based interview questions using five proven frameworks (STAR, CAR, PAR, SOAR, SHARE) tailored to your CV and the job spec. Get a job fit report, mock interview Q&A, and AI readiness coaching before you walk into the room.

Included with CV Optimiser subscription

Benchmarking your salary?

Salary Benchmark

Free demo

Check what your role pays in any market. Compare permanent and contract rates across 60 countries with city-level salary data, cost-of-living context, and exportable compensation reports. Talent insights for recruiters and jobseekers preparing for their next negotiation.

Try the demo, no sign-up required

Understanding AI?

AI Jargon Buster

Free

AI terminology explained in plain English with daily curated AI news. Search any AI term and get a clear explanation. Stay up to date with the week's AI stories without needing a technical background.

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Building career resilience?

30-Day Haversack Challenge

Companion to the book

A structured 30-day programme based on the Haversack Method from When the Ground Shifts. One small action each day to build your first Minimum Viable Skill. Requires a copy of the book to follow along.

Start the challenge

Common Questions

How do I optimise my CV for applicant tracking systems (ATS)?

ATS software scans your CV for keywords that match the job description before a human ever sees it. To pass, use clean formatting without tables or graphics, mirror the exact language from the job spec, and include a clear professional summary. Our CV Optimiser compares your CV against any job description and gives you a real-time keyword match score so you can see exactly what is missing.

What is the difference between STAR, CAR, and PAR interview methods?

These are structured frameworks for answering competency-based interview questions. STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) is the most common. CAR (Context, Action, Result) is more concise. PAR (Problem, Action, Result) focuses on problem-solving scenarios. Our Interview Prep Suite lets you practise with all five frameworks, generating tailored questions from your CV and the job spec so you can rehearse before the real thing.

How accurate are online salary benchmarking tools?

Most generic salary sites rely on self-reported data or outdated public entries, which can be significantly off. Our Salary Benchmark tool uses AI to generate current market rate estimates for permanent and contract roles, calibrated across 60 countries with city-level granularity. You can compare multiple locations side by side and export the data as a report for your negotiation.

Is there a free career advice chatbot I can use?

Career Corner is our free AI career chatbot (see the green button, top right on desktop or bottom right on mobile). Ask it about CVs, job searching, interviews, career transitions, AI job displacement, annual reviews, health and safety, DEI, pension planning, and more. If your question needs deeper analysis, it will point you to the right tool. We ask for your email so we can send you a copy of your conversation. Tick the opt-in box when you start your session and we will let you know when new tools go live before anyone else.