Careers Matter

Careers Matter

Professional Training and Coaching

Careers Consultancy for Tech and Cyber Security Professionals

About us

🌟 Welcome to Careers Matter - Your Ultimate Guide to Tech & Cyber Security Career Mastery! 🌟 🔥 Who We Are: Founded by James Foster, a veteran in recruitment and project management with two decades at Antal International and previous experience in the Royal Navy, Careers Matter is more than just a consultancy; it’s your career growth partner. 🚀 What We Do: ✅ Tailored Career Consultations: Re-entering the job market? We've got you. We help you unearth your 'Career Aspirations' and 'WHY', setting you on a path to achieve your professional dreams. ✅ CV Crafting: Your CV isn't just a document; it's a marketing tool. We help you create compelling CVs that get noticed. ✅ Networking Mastery: In a world where 70% of jobs aren't even advertised, we teach you how to crack the hidden job market. ✅ Personal Branding: Stand out with a strong online presence and personal brand. ✅ MasterMind Groups: Scale your career development with our community-driven approach. 🎯 Why Choose Us: We're not your traditional career consultancy. We empower you to move from the active job market to the more effective passive job market. It's not just about getting a job; it's about building a career. 💎 Exclusive Offers: 👉 £30 Video CV Review with £50 off any standard consultancy. 👉 Free 20-min Consultation to kickstart your journey. 🎥 YouTube Channel: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel "Career Mastery for Tech & CyberSec @JimFosterICT" for value-driven content designed to elevate your career. 🔗 Connect With Us: Ready to take the next step in your career? Let’s connect! What our Client's say: I worked with Jim and found his insight of great value. From the initial CV review and subsequent follow up, it helped me understand how important a success, value and benefit targeted approach is. It helped me transform my CV and provided a structure and plan to target my search. This contributed to securing a role. Duncan Mee 👇 CONTACT US TODAY FOR A FREE 20-MIN CONSULTATION! 👇

Website
https://careersmatter.co.uk
Industry
Professional Training and Coaching
Company size
2-10 employees
Headquarters
Bracknell
Type
Privately Held
Founded
2023
Specialties
Tailored Career Consultation: Customised coaching sessions that help professionals rediscover their 'Career Aspirations' and 'WHY'., CV & Resume Crafting: Comprehensive CV reviews and writing services, focusing on aligning your skills and experiences with your career goals., Hidden Job Market Navigation: Expertise in uncovering the 70% of roles that are not actively advertised, teaching clients how to effectively network and gain access to these opportunities., Personal Branding & Online Presence: Helping clients to build and manage their personal brand, from LinkedIn profile optimisation to managing their overall digital footprint., Tech & Cyber Security Focus: Specialised coaching and recruitment services specifically designed for professionals in the Technology and Cyber Security sectors., and MasterMind Groups: Offering community-based learning and networking opportunities designed to accelerate career development in tech and cybersecurity fields.

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    🔥 Unlock Your Full Potential: How Effective Coaching Changes the Game 🚀 Hey, Tech Professionals! Let's face it. Sometimes, even the best of us find ourselves at a career crossroads—unsure about how to pivot, scale, or even just keep the momentum going. 😟 That's where effective coaching programs, like Careers Matter, can be the catalyst for the seismic shifts you've been yearning for. 🌟 Why Does Coaching Matter? 🤔 Personalised Path: Cookie-cutter approaches don't work. Coaching tailors the journey to your aspirations. 🗺️ Accountability: Someone else knows your goals and checks in. It's harder to slack when someone's got their eye on you, right? 👀 Insight & Perspective: Coaches help you see the forest and the trees. They provide objective viewpoints that you might've missed. 🌳 Skill Building: No more skill gaps! A coach identifies your blind spots and helps you to fill them in. No, this isn't DIY. 🛠️ Why Is Coaching More Effective than DIY Approaches? 🥊 Let's say you're trying to lose weight. You could just eat less and exercise more, but chances are you'll be Googling "how to lose weight" in a month or so. A coach, however, would craft a personalised plan, track your progress, and adjust strategies. It's like having a fitness tracker but for your career. 🏋️♂️ So, what's your experience with coaching? Are you a career-hungry tech professional who’s thrived with coaching? A manager trying to find that elusive unicorn of a skill set? Or a recruiter always searching for top talent? 🌈 🚀 Unlock the potential you didn't even know you had. At Careers Matter, we provide the roadmap you never knew you needed. 🗺️ #CareerCoaching #TechProfessionals #UnlockPotential #CareerGrowth #CoachingMatters #PersonalBranding #TechCareer #SkillsGap #CareerMomentum #CoachingVsDIY

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    𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱? 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗢𝗹𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀! 🚫 If your current strategy for finding a job is feeling like running on a treadmill—working hard but getting nowhere—it’s time for a rethink. Picture This… 👀 You scroll through job boards, looking for roles that feel “close enough.” 📩 You send your CV to dozens of listings, crossing your fingers each time. 🕑 You wait… and wait… and maybe get one or two generic rejections back—or worse, silence. 💬 You’re networking with the same people, saying the same things, getting the same “we’ll let you know” responses. Sound familiar? Here’s the truth: The same old process won’t lead to new results. This Isn’t the Strategy That Gets You the Job You Actually Want. To stand out in 2025’s competitive job market, you need a new approach. One that actually connects you with the opportunities most candidates don’t even know exist. That’s where my course, Find the Hidden Jobs: Strategies for Success, comes in. Here’s the deal: I’m offering it right now for a massive 90% off. Normally £360, but you can get access for just £36. That’s 36 quid for an entire proven system that shows you how to: ✅ 𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗷𝗼𝗯 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 and access roles you’re not supposed to know about ✅ 𝗕𝘆𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀 and get directly in front of decision-makers ✅ 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 that have helped my clients skip the "rejection treadmill" and secure the careers they truly want This isn’t a “cross your fingers and hope” approach. It’s a targeted system that WORKS. 👉 Want to see the difference a real strategy can make? Get in on this special offer now and start taking control of your career path. 𝗵𝘁𝘁𝗽𝘀://𝗺𝗺.𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿.𝗰𝗼.𝘂𝗸/𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀_𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 Don’t let another year slip by with the same results. The career you want is out there, and it’s time to go get it. 🔥

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    ⏰ Today at 12:00 – Last Chance to Join! ⏰ Join me LIVE for a no-holds-barred CV Q&A to help you take control of your career in 2025! This session is all about giving you the tools to make your CV truly stand out. 🔍 Outcomes You’ll Gain: The power to position yourself as the go-to candidate A strategy for grabbing the attention of hiring managers Ways to show your value through real achievements, not just skills 📣 Don’t miss this chance to get real answers to your burning CV questions. Link to join here: https://bit.ly/4ffNCGI #LiveSession #CareerTips #CVHelp #CareerGrowth #CVWorkshop #GetHired

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    🚀 Back by Popular Demand! 🚀 Are you struggling to get noticed in your job applications? Wondering why your CV isn’t landing interviews? Join me LIVE at 12:00 today for an interactive CV Q&A session, where I’ll dive into exactly what makes a CV stand out in today’s competitive job market. 💼 Here’s what you’ll get: ✅ Tips to make your CV a powerful first impression ✅ A framework to showcase your unique value and achievements ✅ The strategy to position yourself as the top candidate for the roles you want Don’t miss out—this session was requested by so many who want real answers! Bring your questions and let’s make sure your CV opens doors. Link to Join: https://bit.ly/4ffNCGI 👉 Ready to elevate your CV? Join us at 12:00! #JobSearch #CareerAdvice #CVTips #LiveSession #StandOutCV #CareerSuccess

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    𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀, 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀: 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁. After 20 Years running a recruitment business I know that most employers tend to focus on checklists—𝗫 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗬 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀, 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀… And with each line item, another capable candidate slips past and is overlooked. Here’s the truth: It’s not about meeting every single demand; it’s about what a person has achieved and their core attributes. Achievers achieve, and their strengths cut across roles, industries, and job descriptions. For example: • 𝗔 𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 doesn’t necessarily need experience selling your product. If they know how to drive new business in challenging settings, they can adapt, build relationships, and deliver results in any sector. • 𝗔 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 has already proven their ability to navigate complexities, manage stakeholders, and deliver on time. The true skill is in managing projects, not simply knowing the specific subject matter of each one. • 𝗔 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗼’𝘀 𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 brings expertise in understanding technology and translating it into business solutions, not just in knowing one particular system. I’ve seen time and again that 𝗶𝗳 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀, 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀, 𝗼𝗿 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗮 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘁, 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆’𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗱𝗼 𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻. Their ability is what matters—not necessarily the exact industry knowledge or certifications. When hiring focuses solely on matching tick-box criteria, it misses the real talent: those who are adaptable, resilient, and capable of learning and achieving across multiple disciplines. An achiever with the right attributes will find a way to succeed—and that’s far more valuable than a perfect checklist match. If we start looking at candidates through the lens of their achievements and attributes, we’ll open the door to more capable, high-impact people who might otherwise be passed over. #CareersMatter #Careers #HiringForPotential #TrueAchievers #TalentMatters #LookBeyondTheCV #CareerSuccess #ValueDrivenHiring #RealImpact #UnlockPotential

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    💼 Tech Professionals: Accelerate Your Career 🚀 & Maximise Your Salary 💰 with the Careers Mastery Revolution in < 10 Weeks. Get the career you always dreamed of, become a Career Maverick! 🌟

    “Thinking You Might Look for a Change in 2025? Here’s Why You Should Act NOW.” If you’re considering a career change in 2025, here are three reasons why starting now can give you a major advantage: 1. You’ll be ahead of the January crowd. While most people wait until the new year to jump in, you can stand out by starting now—putting yourself in a prime position while others are just beginning to plan. 2. Less competition and more attention from decision-makers. With fewer candidates actively job hunting before Christmas, decision-makers may have more time to consider the standout profiles they see now. 3. Many hiring managers already know their needs for 2025. They may be waiting for final budget approval, but those with a plan are keen to get ahead. Getting on their radar early puts you in line for opportunities as soon as they’re ready to hire. If you’re ready to take charge of your career in 2025, I’m launching a November Group Coaching programme to help you get that head start. Together, we’ll work on your goals, build a CV that stands out, and develop strategies to access roles before the January rush. Interested in learning more? I’m offering a few free Career Planning Calls—click here 👉 https://lnkd.in/geQGy_vk to schedule. Let’s make sure you’re set up for success in 2025!

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    Transform Your CV: From Overlooked to In-Demand – Live Today at 12:00! In my 20+ years in recruitment, 95% of CVs weren’t good enough. Today, I’ll share why most CVs blend in and what you can do differently to make yours stand out. 🚀 Join me LIVE at 12:00 for my LinkedIn session, where we’ll cover: ✅ How to make sure your CV hits the mark ✅ How to rise to the top of the interview queue ✅ How to create a CV that hiring managers can’t resist Ready to level up your CV? Here’s the link to join: 👉 LinkedIn Live Session Link https://lnkd.in/eVCjCAz7 See you there at 12:00! ✍️

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    💼 Tech Professionals: Accelerate Your Career 🚀 & Maximise Your Salary 💰 with the Careers Mastery Revolution in < 10 Weeks. Get the career you always dreamed of, become a Career Maverick! 🌟

    🔥 90% Off Special Offer - Unlock Unseen Job Opportunities 🚀 If you’ve been searching for a way to bypass the crowded job market, this is your chance. For a limited time, I’m offering a 90% reduction on my exclusive strategies. 💡 There are hundreds of jobs out there that aren’t advertised. They’re not supposed to be easily found, but they’re accessible to those who know how to look. I’m revealing the exact strategies that have helped my clients land roles they genuinely want—without relying on outdated recruitment processes. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to take control of your career at a fraction of the price. 🎯 👉 Click the link to grab the special offer and start unlocking those hidden jobs now: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gmYfqv6G #SpecialOffer #CareerStrategies #HiddenJobs #JobSearch #CareersMatter #careers

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    💼 Tech Professionals: Accelerate Your Career 🚀 & Maximise Your Salary 💰 with the Careers Mastery Revolution in < 10 Weeks. Get the career you always dreamed of, become a Career Maverick! 🌟

    When an industry heavyweight like Steve Chambers takes the time to write about your session, you know you’ve made an impact. 🙌 Steve recently shared his thoughts on my 3-Step Successful CV Strategy and how it aligns with improving your persuasive sales techniques. If you’re wondering how CVs and sales connect, Steve’s deep dive is a must-read. 🔥 👉Read his insightful breakdown here: https://lnkd.in/eBHRGPDX Big thanks to Steve for capturing the essence of the session and for highlighting the crossover between crafting a compelling CV and mastering sales. His reflections are spot-on, and I’m thrilled that this resonated so strongly with him! 👉 If you’re serious about refining your CV and stepping up your career game, let’s chat. Book a call with me here: https://lnkd.in/geQGy_vk #careers #success #careercoaching #cvstrategy

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