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Why Trying to Sound Strategic Is Costing You the Job
75% of organisations struggle to fill leadership roles (SHRM, 2024). At mid–senior level, interviews aren’t about doing the job. They’re about shaping direction and making tough calls. The mistake? Strong managers try to sound strategic instead of showing the real decisions they’ve made and lose credibility in the process.
Martin Hill
2 days ago7 min read


How to Spot and Succeed in a Pain Point Leadership Role
Senior roles aren’t being created for opportunity they’re being created to fix problems. Today’s executives step into broken systems, toxic teams, and revenue decline. These are “pain point hires,” not growth roles. The catch? You rarely see the full picture until after you sign. This piece helps you spot warning signs early and make smarter choices before stepping in
Martin Hill
Dec 4, 20254 min read


The 7 Psychology Biases in Interviews (And How to Use Them in Your Favour)
Hiring isn’t purely logical it’s human. Interviewers rely on mental shortcuts, especially under pressure or with limited info. Many candidates unknowingly trigger biases that hurt their chances. But once you understand these biases, you can use them ethically to boost your visibility, confidence, and impact throughout the hiring process.
Martin Hill
Nov 20, 20256 min read


How to Increase Your Interviews in 30 Days
This 30-day plan helps mid-career professionals win more interviews by narrowing targets, using warmer paths before you apply, and sending short messages that point to real results. Each step below explains what to do and why it helps in plain language, no jargon.
Martin Hill
Oct 23, 20256 min read


7 Hidden Interview Questions (And What They’re Really Asking)
Strong candidates handle interviews differently. They don’t just answer questions, they interpret them, adapt on the spot, and connect their answers to what truly matters.
Martin Hill
Aug 28, 20254 min read


7 Ways to Research Companies Before Your Interview
Doing thorough research beforehand is one of the most impactful ways to stand out. Beyond just knowing the job description, it helps you tailor your answers, ask insightful questions, and demonstrate genuine interest in becoming part of the team. Here are seven ways to research companies before your next interview and give yourself a competitive edge
Martin Hill
Aug 7, 20253 min read


How to Optimize Your Onboarding Process to Boost Retention
Hiring great people is hard. Keeping them? Even harder. In fact, a 2023 report by Gallup found that only 12% of employees strongly agree that their organization does a great job of onboarding new employees
Martin Hill
Jun 5, 20255 min read


Interview Scorecards: The Secret to Smarter Hiring
Hiring the right candidate isn't just about gut feelings anymore. In today's competitive job market, where a typical job posting attracts...
Martin Hill
May 28, 20255 min read


10 Interview Mistakes Even Experienced Hiring Managers Still Make
In a Forbes article they highlighted how 42% of candidates have turned down offers because of a bad interview process. Interviews aren't just for evaluating candidates they're also an opportunity to earn their trust. Here are 10 interview mistakes that and hiring managers make
Martin Hill
May 22, 20254 min read


5 questions to ask at the end of an interview
when the tables are turned and the hiring manager asks, “Do you have any questions for me?”
Martin Hill
Oct 23, 20235 min read
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