Meet the Expert
Scott Burns
Recruitment Director & HR Specialist
Scott Burns
Recruitment Director & HR Specialist
20+ Years Experience
8,000+ Placements
UK & UAE Markets
ATS Expert
Director-level recruiter with 25+ years placing professionals across the UK and UAE. Focused on career positioning, interview preparation, and practical market guidance across multiple industries.
Why a Recruiter's Perspective Matters
Candidates often think they have a writing problem. In reality, they usually have a positioning problem. After 25 years of reviewing CVs, conducting interviews, and placing professionals, the difference comes down to understanding:
How recruiters scan CVs in under 10 seconds
ATS screening and keyword matching
What hiring managers actually look for
Positioning achievements for maximum impact
Recruitment Experience
- 8,000+ professionals placed across UK and UAE
- Specialist in mid to senior-level recruitment
- Experience across finance, construction, interior design, legal, HR, and technology
- Built recruitment functions from startup to scale
HR Experience
- Designed interview frameworks for multinational employers
- Developed competency-based assessment criteria
- Advised on talent acquisition strategy and employer branding
- Managed end-to-end hiring processes for complex roles
Hiring Insight
- Understands the 6-second CV scan and what triggers interest
- Knows which ATS systems employers use and how they rank CVs
- Can identify the exact language hiring managers respond to
- Recognises red flags that cause instant CV rejections
CV Strategy Approach
- Clear structure to support early screening
- Achievement-led bullet points with quantified results
- Strategic keyword placement for target roles
- Professional summary that captures attention in seconds
See how your CV is likely to be assessed in a competitive market.
Upload your CV and receive a structured recruiter review with a clear first read on positioning and fit.