Career Kickstart
For early-career job seekers
Tailored quote
- Support channelEmail
- CV rewrite
- Cover letter template
- LinkedIn optimisation
- Role sourcingTargeted
- Interview preparation
- Mock interviews
- Offer and salary guidance
What is reverse recruitment?
A job search where someone works for you.
Most recruitment is built around employers: agencies are paid to fill vacancies, so their attention naturally goes to the client with the open role. Reverse recruitment turns that around. The Careers Bridge team works on your behalf, looking for roles that suit you rather than candidates who suit a vacancy.
Think of it like a personal shopper: rather than trawling every rail yourself, you explain what you're after and someone with a trained eye brings back the options worth trying on. Our team does the searching, shortlisting and paperwork, and you make the final call on everything.
The result is a focused, organised search with a real person behind it, so you can keep doing well in your current role while your next one takes shape.
Step 1 of 4
We find the right roles
Our team searches widely and shortlists roles that match your goals.
Step 2 of 4
You approve every one
Nothing is sent without your yes, so you stay in control.
Step 3 of 4
We tailor and apply
Each application gets a CV and cover letter shaped for that role.
Step 4 of 4
You prepare to win
When interviews land, we help you walk in confident.
Ready when you are
How we compare
Not the same as a recruitment agency.
Agencies and reverse recruitment can sound alike, but they start from opposite sides of the table.
| Compare | Traditional agency | Going it alone | Careers Bridge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who they work for | The hiring employer | Just you, on your own | You, the job seeker |
| Which roles you see | Only their clients' vacancies | Whatever you find time for | The wider market, matched to you |
| Whose interests come first | Filling the client's vacancy | Yours, when time allows | Yours, from start to finish |
| Volume and consistency of applications | Depends on their open roles | Stops and starts around life | Steady, planned and tracked |
| Interview prep and offer support | Varies by recruiter |
Traditional agency
- Who they work for
- The hiring employer
- Which roles you see
- Only their clients' vacancies
- Whose interests come first
- Filling the client's vacancy
- Volume and consistency of applications
- Depends on their open roles
- Interview prep and offer support
- Varies by recruiter
Going it alone
- Who they work for
- Just you, on your own
- Which roles you see
- Whatever you find time for
- Whose interests come first
- Yours, when time allows
- Volume and consistency of applications
- Stops and starts around life
- Interview prep and offer support
Careers Bridge
- Who they work for
- You, the job seeker
- Which roles you see
- The wider market, matched to you
- Whose interests come first
- Yours, from start to finish
- Volume and consistency of applications
- Steady, planned and tracked
- Interview prep and offer support
How it works
From sign-up to offer, step by step.
A clear, joined-up process, with your approval built in at every stage.
- 1Step 1
Discovery call
We get to know your experience, strengths, goals, preferred locations, salary expectations and any deal-breakers.
- 2Step 2
CV and LinkedIn refresh
We sharpen your CV and LinkedIn profile so they present you at your best before a single application goes out.
- 3Step 3
Ongoing role sourcing
Our team searches the market and shares roles that fit your criteria. Nothing moves forward without your approval.
- 4Step 4
Tailored applications
For each role you approve, we adapt your CV and cover letter to the job description, then submit the application.
- 5Step 5
Follow-ups and outreach
We track every application, follow up where it helps and contact recruiters or hiring managers when it makes sense.
- 6Step 6
Interview prep and offer support
When an invitation arrives, we help you prepare, then guide you through weighing up and responding to any offer.
The right fit
Not just any job. The right one.
Sending lots of applications is easy. Finding roles that genuinely suit your skills, values and ambitions takes more thought, and that is where our team focuses its time.
We look beyond job titles to the detail: the responsibilities, the team, the working pattern and where the role could lead. If something doesn't match what you told us, it doesn't make your shortlist.
As your search develops, your feedback sharpens the picture, so each shortlist gets closer to the kind of role you'd be glad to accept.
Peace of mind
Get your evenings back while we search.
No more late nights scrolling job boards or rewriting the same cover letter again and again. Our team takes care of the legwork, so your free time is yours again.
You'll get regular updates and a clear view of where every application stands, without having to chase anything yourself.
The difference
Going solo or teaming up?
The same goal, two very different weeks.
Doing it yourself
- Time each week
- Hours of searching and form-filling
- Each application
- Often one CV sent everywhere
- Networking
- Cold messages when you remember
- Consistency
- Drops off when life gets busy
- Interview preparation
- Guesswork and generic question lists
- Offer negotiation
- Unsure what to ask for
With Careers Bridge
- Time each week
- A quick review of your shortlist
- Each application
- Tailored to the role and employer
- Networking
- Considered outreach where it helps
- Consistency
- Steady progress, week after week
- Interview preparation
- Focused coaching for each interview
- Offer negotiation
- Guidance on salary and terms
Membership packages
Choose the level of support that suits you.
Every search is different, so contact us for a tailored quote and we'll confirm your fees after a no-pressure conversation.
Professional Growth
For experienced professionals
Tailored quote
- Support channelEmail & phone
- CV rewrite
- Cover letter template
- LinkedIn optimisation
- Role sourcingExtensive
- Interview preparation
- Mock interviews
- Offer and salary guidance
Executive Career Boost
For senior and leadership roles
Tailored quote
- Support channelPriority phone
- CV rewrite
- Cover letter template
- LinkedIn optimisation
- Role sourcingExecutive search
- Interview preparation
- Mock interviews
- Offer and salary guidance
Fees are confirmed in writing before any work begins; our job search is carried out on a best-effort basis, so interviews, offers and other outcomes cannot be guaranteed.
Why it's worth it
More than a helping hand. A better search.
01
Saves you time
The searching, tailoring and tracking happen in the background, so your week isn't swallowed by job boards and application forms.
02
Saves effort and money
Instead of paying for scattered tools and firing off applications that go nowhere, you get one joined-up search aimed at roles that genuinely fit.
03
Protects your peace of mind
Job hunting can be draining. Having a team of experts in your corner, with clear updates throughout, takes much of the stress and uncertainty away.
What's included
All the support you need, in one place.
Everything that goes into a strong job search, handled by one team that knows your goals.
Interview preparation
Practice questions, honest feedback and employer research, so you walk into every interview ready.
Career consultation
A clear conversation about where you are, where you want to go and the most realistic route there.
Skills review
We identify your strongest skills and transferable experience, then make sure employers can see them.
CV writing
A clear, well-structured CV that highlights your achievements and adapts easily to each role.
LinkedIn optimisation
A refreshed profile that reflects your experience and helps recruiters find you while the search runs.
Cover letters
Tailored letters that speak directly to each job description, rather than a one-size-fits-all template.
Job applications
Applications prepared, submitted and tracked for every role you approve, with nothing sent without your say-so.
Only need one part?
You can also book our CV writing, LinkedIn optimisation or cover letter writing services on their own.
How is reverse recruitment different from normal recruitment?
A traditional recruiter is usually paid by the employer to fill a vacancy. With reverse recruitment, our team works for you, searching for roles that match your goals and managing the applications on your behalf.
Who benefits most from this service?
It suits busy professionals, career changers, people returning to work and anyone who has applied widely with little response. If you want a structured search but lack the time to run one, it's likely a good fit.
How many applications will you send?
It depends on your goals, your package and how many suitable roles are available in your field. We agree a sensible approach on your discovery call and always favour well-matched applications over sheer volume.
How long does it take to find a job?
There's no fixed timescale. It depends on your sector, seniority, location and how the market is moving. We keep the search active and consistent and give you regular updates along the way.
Which industries and levels do you cover?
We support candidates across a wide range of sectors, from early-career roles through to senior and leadership positions, mainly in the UK. If you're unsure whether we can help, get in touch and we'll tell you honestly.
Is a job guaranteed?
No. Hiring decisions are always made by employers, and many factors sit outside anyone's control. What we promise is a focused, well-organised search, carefully tailored applications and honest communication throughout.
Can I still apply for jobs myself?
Of course. Just let our team know about anything you've applied for, so we avoid duplicate applications and can help you prepare if you're invited to interview.
How do you tailor each application?
We study the job description and the employer, then adapt your CV and cover letter to show how your experience matches what they're looking for. Every role is approved by you before anything is sent.
Do you help with interviews and salary negotiation?
Yes. We help you prepare for interviews with practice questions and feedback, and on eligible packages we guide you through weighing up an offer and discussing salary and terms.
How do I get started?
Simply tell us about your goals. We'll arrange a discovery call, recommend the right package and confirm your fees in writing before any work begins.
Ready to hand over the job hunt?
Let our career experts run your search while you stay in control of every decision that matters.