Take Responsibility For Your Job Search
A free, practical guide to owning your career and job search. Expert-led chapters, AI-powered CV tools, and career coaching — everything you need to find your next role.
What You Get
Everything you need to take control of your job search — completely free
Expert-Led Chapters
10 practical chapters covering CVs, interviews, networking, the hidden job market, and building confidence.
AI CV Optimizer
Tailor your CV to specific job descriptions with AI-powered suggestions. Achievement-focused and ATS-friendly.
Career Chatbot
24/7 AI career coaching. Get advice, practise interview questions, and build confidence at your own pace.
Progress Tracking
Track your journey through each chapter, manage your documents, and pick up where you left off.
What Our Clients Say
Hear from people who transformed their job search
"Stuart's coaching completely changed my approach to job searching. Within three weeks of applying his techniques, I had two offers on the table. The chapter on the hidden job market was a game-changer."
Sarah M.
Marketing Manager, London
"I'd been out of work for six months and was losing confidence. The CV Optimizer helped me completely rethink how I presented my experience, and the confidence chapter gave me the push I needed."
James T.
Operations Director, Birmingham
"As someone returning to work after a career break, I felt completely lost. This resource gave me a clear, step-by-step plan. The interview preparation chapters were exactly what I needed."
Priya K.
Project Manager, Manchester
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Stuart Blake has over 30 years in recruitment, including leadership roles at Robert Walters, Harrison Willis, and as CEO of Greatfleet PLC. Since founding Coach1st in 2018, he has coached over 4,000 individuals worldwide with a 94% satisfaction rate.
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