For Candidates

Career insights, tips, and reflections from the people behind Vouched.

We work in the career space every day – speaking with clients, reviewing CVs, and guiding candidates through real hiring journeys. It gives us a front-row seat to what works (and what doesn’t). Here, we share the insights, lessons, and advice that help professionals navigate their careers with confidence.

The Power of Psychometric Assessments

Research consistently shows that psychometric assessments are one of the most reliable predictors of job fit - more accurate than interviews, CVs, or references alone.

Why Psychometrics Matter

Psychometric assessments measure cognitive abilities, personality traits, and behavioural tendencies that predict performance and cultural fit. They provide objective, science-backed insights that go far beyond what a CV can reveal.

Companies use them to guide selection and development - but for candidates, they can be just as powerful. Whether you're exploring career options, considering a transition, or wanting to understand where your skills and personality are most valued, we can help.

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Choosing the Right Opportunity: The Psychology Behind Recruitment

What really drives your career decisions - and why the right fit matters more than you think.

Working across different roles and speaking with dozens of candidates, one thing has become clear: people are driven by very different things.

Some chase higher pay. Others want flexibility, growth, or purpose. None of these are wrong – but understanding what drives you is essential.

In industrial psychology, we studied human behaviour and motivation for years. Now, I see it play out in recruitment every day. When someone motivated by long-term growth takes a role that offers high pay but little challenge, it usually doesn’t last. The skills may fit, but the motivation doesn’t.

The same goes for companies. Not every organisation offers everything. Some provide stability. Others offer learning, or the excitement of building something new. The key is fit – not just skill fit, but motivation fit.

Here’s my takeaway:

As a company, know your strengths – what you can offer, and what you can’t.
As a candidate, take time to understand what drives you (and if you’re unsure, psychometric tools help a lot).

I’m no expert – but I’ve learned this firsthand. I once worked at a company where things were far from perfect – the pay was low, the stress was high, and the workload was heavy. But I could handle all of that. What I couldn’t handle was realising there was no space for me to grow into – no long-term future I could see for myself there.

When that became clear, my motivation started to fade. That’s when I realised this is my thing – growth. I need to feel like I’m moving forward, learning, and building something that matters.

Yours might be something completely different – stability, flexibility, purpose, or challenge. But whatever it is, find it. Because when you do, everything shifts. Work feels lighter, more meaningful, and a lot more exciting again.

That’s when motivation and opportunity align – and that’s where the magic happens.

Acing Your Interview: The One Tip That Matters Most

Not the classic interview advice - just one insight that genuinely changes how you show up.

I won’t give you the usual interview tips – the STAR method, asking questions back, researching the company (though all of those help). You’ve probably read them a hundred times.

Instead, I’ll share one simple tip that’s stayed consistent through every interview I’ve ever done: be yourself.

Here’s what I mean. Yes, your answers matter. Yes, your experience matters. But how you answer – how you think, engage, and carry yourself – often matters just as much.

Some questions are designed to test technical knowledge or experience. But others? They’re meant to see you. How you speak, how you think on your feet, how you connect with others. Recruiters and hiring managers have already seen your CV – they know your background. What they’re trying to understand now is who you are as a person.

So don’t get so focused on saying “the right thing” that you lose sight of yourself. Be prepared, yes, but don’t be scripted. Let your personality show. Interviews aren’t just about proving you can do the job – they’re about showing that you’ll be great to work with.

That’s the impression that lasts.

Crafting a Standout CV

Clear, focused on experience, and a touch of authenticity - all you need for a standout CV.

I’ve seen more CVs than I can count, and if I had to give just three tips, these would be it:

First Impressions Matter

Your CV is often the first impression someone gets of you. As recruiters or hiring managers, we form an opinion within seconds of opening it. That’s why presentation counts.

Keep it neat, clear, and professional. Avoid long paragraphs and complicated layouts. When a CV runs over multiple pages or feels cluttered, you lose the person you’re trying to impress before they’ve even reached your experience section.

A well-structured, easy-to-read CV says more about your professionalism than you think.

Make Your Experience the Star

Here’s an honest truth – as recruiters, we almost always scroll straight to your experience section first. It’s the number one thing clients care about. Yes, personality and potential matter, but those don’t come across on paper.

Make sure your experience section is clear, easy to find, and outlines what you actually did – not just your title. Many recruiters use systems that scan for certain keywords, and if they’re missing, your CV might never even reach a person.

So what should you include? Describe your responsibilities and achievements, and use language that mirrors the job spec. Those are usually the words recruiters are searching for (sorry for sharing the secret).

Make It Uniquely You

Once your CV has the basics covered – structure, clarity, and relevant experience – make sure it reflects you.

If your CV makes it through the filters, it’ll sit alongside 20 others that also meet the requirements. So why should they want to interview you? Think about what makes you different – your story, your values, or something you’ve achieved that you’re proud of.

You don’t need bright colours or fancy designs to stand out – you just need to make your CV feel authentic. Let it show who you are and why you’d be great to work with.

In short: first impressions matter, experience counts, and authenticity sets you apart. Get those three things right – and your CV will do more than just get noticed; it’ll get remembered.

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