Navigating IR35, the Pros and Cons, and What Life as a Contractor Really Looks Like By Lisa Howe | Career Coaching & Insights | March 2026 The world of work is shifting — and for mid to senior professionals, contracting…
The Smart Senior Job Search: A Step-by-Step Multi-Channel Strategy | LHCVSolutions LH LHCVSolutions Ltd Lisa Howe · Executive Career Coach Book a Power Hour 📋 Job Search Strategy The Smart Senior Job Search:A Step-by-Step Multi-Channel Strategy Most mid-to-senior professionals are…
Why “Give to Gain” Matters for Women’s Leadership International Women’s Day 2026 marks more than a century of progress since the first global observance in 1911. Each year, organisations take the opportunity to celebrate women’s achievements and reflect on the…
A Practical Guide for Professionals Navigating a Challenging Job Market If you’re currently in a job search, you’ll know the market isn’t easy. Hiring has slowed in many sectors, economic uncertainty is prompting employers to be more selective, and it…
Many tech professionals approach behavioural interview questions with mild frustration. After all, when applying for technical roles, candidates naturally expect the focus to remain on coding ability, frameworks, and system design. Yet behavioural questions are not filler. They are deliberate…
Technical interviews can unsettle even the most capable professionals. Developers, testers, and engineers who perform confidently at work often experience a very different reaction in interview settings. Racing thoughts. Self doubt. Mental blanks. Importantly, this response is common, understandable, and…
QA automation interviews often create a false sense of preparation. Many candidates focus heavily on tools, frameworks, and syntax, believing that technical recall alone will secure success. Yet interviewers are rarely impressed by tool familiarity in isolation. They are assessing…
System design interviews tend to trigger a particular kind of anxiety. Even highly experienced tech professionals worry about being “caught out” by abstract architecture questions or unfamiliar scaling scenarios. However, there is a reassuring truth many candidates overlook: System design…
Imposter syndrome often feels personal. Like a flaw, or a confidence issue you should have “sorted out by now”. But during a job search, especially in a slower market, imposter syndrome is often a response to uncertainty, not a reflection…
Coding interviews can quickly become overwhelming. Many tech professionals fall into the same trap: endless practice, late nights, mounting pressure, and diminishing returns. Ironically, overpreparation often harms performance more than it helps. Effective coding interview preparation is not about doing…
