Just Beyond The CV

What if the biggest career decision you ever make isn't choosing your next job, but understanding yourself first? In this episode of Just Beyond the CV, Rich Howell is joined by TEDx speaker, best-selling author and career strategist Erica Sosna to explore why so many people feel stuck, unfulfilled or uncertain in their careers. Erica shares her own unconventional journey, from the Civil Serv...

In this episode of Just Beyond the CV, Rich Howell speaks with Camilla and Rachel, founders of The Women’s Work Lab, about the human stories, barriers and potential often hidden behind a career gap. Together, they explore why so many women want to work but are held back by confidence, childcare, housing, mental health, domestic abuse, single parenting and systems that often demand quick results fr...

In this episode of Just Beyond the CV , Rich Howell sits down with Joe Ryle, Campaign Director of the 4 Day Week Campaign, to explore one of the most debated topics in modern work culture - should we be working less? Joe shares his unconventional career journey, from environmental activism and political campaigning to becoming one of the UK's leading voices advocating for a shorter working we...

Today’s guest is Lisa Unwin, who has spent years helping women return to work after career breaks. But this conversation isn’t just about careers. It’s about identity. Because for so many women, stepping away from work to raise children can slowly become stepping away from confidence, networks, visibility and even a sense of self. And coming back is often far harder than anyone expects. I wanted t...

From the impact of rejection and recruiter ghosting to the emotional toll of long job searches, this conversation shines a light on the challenges many people face but few openly discuss. The episode also dives into mindset, mental health, confidence, ageism in hiring, and how to stay resilient when searching for your next opportunity. Whether you’re currently job hunting, considering a career cha...

In this episode of  Just Beyond the CV , we sit down with Dan to explore the story behind the career history. While his CV reflects professional success, it doesn’t reveal the resilience, perspective, and personal challenges that have shaped who he is today. From facing cancer at a young age to later becoming an amputee while raising a family, Dan’s journey is one of adapting, rebuilding, and rede...

In this episode of Just Beyond the CV, I’m joined by Tom, a tech recruiter with over 10 years’ experience, but not your typical recruiter. Tom also codes, giving him a genuine, behind-the-scenes understanding of the world he hires for. Beyond recruitment, he’s a LinkedIn Top Voice, content creator, and a strong advocate for honest conversations around ADHD, neurodiversity, and how our differences...

This week on  Just Beyond the CV , we’re joined by Lauren Spearman marketer, content creator and advocate for better hiring practices. With a career spanning brands including Sky, Netmums, Benefit Cosmetics and MADE, Lauren shares what her impressive CV doesn’t show, the uncertainty, resilience and turning points behind the scenes. We talk about the reality of job searching in today’s market, cand...

The mindset Helen brings is the perfect starting point for  Just Beyond the CV . In this episode, we dive into the decisions and doubts no CV can capture, the turning points that shape a meaningful career and how life outside of work influences the paths we take, plus, of course, the infamous confidence gremlins. If you’ve ever felt stuck, uncertain, or pressured to follow a certain path, this con...