The MyPathfinder Career Blog
Honest, practical guidance on CVs, interviews, job search strategy and finding the right company vibe - written to help you get hired faster.
Why Your CV Gets Rejected in 10 Seconds (and How to Fix It)
Most CVs are rejected in seconds because the ATS can't read them or the wording is fluff. Here's how to pass the software filter and the 6-second human scan.
CV & Applications • 5 min readRed Flags on a UK CV: What ATS Screening Software Actually Rejects
What ATS screening software actually rejects on a UK CV - and the red flags to fix so your application gets read by a human.
CV & Applications • 6 min readHow to Quantify Your CV (Even If Your Job Has No Obvious Metrics)
You don't need sales targets to quantify your CV. Turn everyday duties into measurable achievements hiring managers trust.
CV & Applications • 5 min readHow to Highlight Transferable Skills on Your CV for a Career Change
Changing industries? Here's how to translate your transferable skills into a CV that wins career-change interviews.
CV & Applications • 6 min readHow to Practise Competency-Based Interview Questions Without Feeling Awkward
Practise competency-based interview questions until they feel natural - a simple, repeatable method that beats memorising scripts.
Interview Prep • 6 min readBeyond the STAR Method: How UK Employers Actually Score Interview Answers
Every finalist knows STAR. Here's the scorecard UK employers actually use to mark interview answers - and how to beat it.
Interview Prep • 5 min readHow to Answer 'What Are Your Salary Expectations?' in the UK
How to answer 'What are your salary expectations?' in the UK with a researched range that protects your value.
Interview Prep • 6 min readQuality vs Quantity: The Data Behind Finding a UK Job Faster
Quality or quantity in your job search? The data says you need both. Here's how to apply faster and get hired sooner.
Job Search Strategy • 6 min readThe Ultimate Job Application Tracker Checklist for Modern Candidates
Stop losing roles to missed follow-ups. The complete job application tracker checklist for modern candidates.
Job Search Strategy • 6 min readHow to Apply to 10+ Tailored Roles a Day Without Burning Out
Apply to 10+ tailored roles a day without burning out using reusable CV blocks and a simple batching system.
Job Search Strategy • 5 min readSpotting Workplace Red Flags in a Job Description Before You Apply
Job descriptions reveal workplace red flags before you apply. Learn the warning signs that signal a bad-fit role.
Company Culture & Vibe • 6 min readWhat Is a 'Company Vibe' and Why Should You Filter Your Job Search By It?
What a 'company vibe' really means - and why filtering your job search by culture helps you find roles where you thrive.
Company Culture & Vibe • 5 min readHow to Assess Hybrid and Flexible Working Policies During an Interview
Hybrid policies rarely match reality. The exact questions to ask in an interview to assess flexible working honestly.
Company Culture & Vibe • 6 min readThe Digital Skills Gap in 2026: What UK Employers Are Looking For
The 2026 digital skills gap explained - the skills UK employers are desperate for and how to build them.
Career Growth • 5 min readHow to Build a Modern Career Path (When Linear Ladders No Longer Exist)
The corporate ladder is gone. How to build a modern, non-linear career path that compounds over time.
Career Growth • 6 min read