1:1 Career Coaching
Finding work can be exhausting and discouraging. We bring clarity and straight talk — with strategy, support, and tools that move you forward. One-to-one coaching, built on 45 years of combined senior HR experience from the other side of the hiring process.
The problem
The job market of 2026 looks nothing like the one most professionals planned for. The tools that worked five years ago are now liabilities. Here is what the data actually shows.
The market right now
What jobseekers are actually experiencing
Source: ONS Labour Market Statistics Q1 2026 · KPMG / REC Report on Jobs May 2026 · Jobscan UK Survey 2024 · CIPD Recruitment Trends Report 2025 · Reed UK Time-to-Hire Report 2025 · JobLabs UK Job Search Statistics 2026
The DHM Journey — the solution
Every part of our coaching targets a specific stage of the process. Together they give you the best possible chance from the first screen to the final round. We start wherever you are — or work through it in order, one-to-one.
Step 1
CV Optimisation
Updating an existing CV or starting from scratch. The outcome is the same: shortlisted.
2Step 2
LinkedIn Optimisation
Recruiters search LinkedIn before they post jobs. Your profile needs to be found before the role is even advertised.
3Step 3
Job Search Strategy
Most roles are never advertised. A strategy built around your career gets you access to them.
4Step 4
Interview Preparation
The questions are predictable. Most candidates still aren't ready. You will be.
Goal
Role Secured
The outcome everything points toward.
Every part of the journey is built on the same expert lens — tailored to your career, your goals, your situation. Not a template applied to everyone.
Built to offer something better
With 45 years of combined experience in HR and recruitment leadership, we have seen how the system can wear people down. Dear Hiring Manager was built to offer something better — clear, practical support that recognises the challenges and provides real solutions.
Whether you are switching careers, starting out, or coming back after time away, we help you move forward with smart strategy and human guidance. No judgement, no pressure to perform — just grounded support from people who understand how hiring really works.
The reality
75%
of CVs are filtered by an Applicant Tracking System before a person ever reads them. We coach you to write for both the machine and the human.
80%
of roles are filled before they are widely advertised. We show you how to reach the right people first.
Our coaching services
The same four services, the same methodology — coached live with you, shaped around your goals, strengths, and situation. Start wherever you are, or work through them in order.
We sharpen your CV — from scratch or an update — and coach you to tailor every application so it passes AI-powered ATS screening and catches the eye of hiring managers.
Book a call →Recruiters search LinkedIn before they post jobs. We build a profile that gets you found — with personal branding and positioning that attracts the right roles before they are advertised.
Book a call →Most roles are never advertised. We build a targeted strategy around your career — networking, hidden job market access, and insider tips that get you in front of the right people first.
Book a call →The questions are predictable; most candidates still aren't ready. Through tailored mock interviews and honest feedback, we help you feel calm, clear, and ready to land your message.
Book a call →Ready to start?
Book a free discovery call to discuss your career goals with one of our coaches. No pressure, no obligation — just a conversation about where you want to go and how we can help you get there.
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