If you are struggling with employment, HERE'S MY RECENT WIN

Bit of context first, I’ve been job hunting for a while now , always tweaking my CV, writing new cover letters for each role, applying to anything remotely suitable. Rejections or silence. I was honestly starting to think it was just game over unless I had some insane connection or miracle on my side.

A mate of mine suggested I try something a bit different, basically getting my experience independently verified in the form of a proper written reference. An actual check, based on what I’d done before, pulled together into a recommendation. I was on the fence at first as it felt a bit try-hard, but I figured I had nothing to lose and I am way beyond caring if it looks weird.

Once it was done I added it as a PDF with my CV and started applying again. Started with 15 applications and not saying it changed the world, but I definitely noticed more traction. Some callbacks which has created a couple interviews, this was definitely a pivot to the regular lot of no responses.

I think the fact it’s not just me saying “trust me, I can do this job” but someone else backing it up helped get past that initial CV screen. Maybe it just shows you’re serious, not sure. But for what it's worth, the service I used was SkillAuthenti and it seems to have worked. Goodluck in the trenches guys, I'm not saying I am out yet but I have gained a lot over the past few months