How we write and review guidance

Our editorial principles

Useful before searchable

Every page must answer a distinct question and provide a method, worked example, checklist or original analysis that remains useful if the reader never creates an account.

Evidence before certainty

We cite primary or credible named sources for factual claims that depend on external research. We distinguish published evidence, product observations and editorial judgement. We avoid universal claims about ATS software or employer behaviour where practice varies.

No fabricated career evidence

Examples are illustrative and clearly presented as examples. Product guidance never encourages users to invent responsibilities, achievements, qualifications or metrics.

UK context

We use British English and consider UK hiring conventions, employment context, salary language and competency-based processes. Advice is general information, not legal, financial or mental-health treatment.

Review process

1. Define one reader question and the decision the page should improve.
2. Check for overlap with existing guidance.
3. Research time-sensitive or empirical claims using named sources.
4. Draft the direct answer, method, example, limits and practical next step.
5. Review for accuracy, unsupported certainty, UK relevance and accessibility.
6. Record a visible reviewed date and revisit when evidence or hiring practice materially changes.

AI assistance

AI may assist with structure, language review or analysis. It is not treated as a source. Factual claims require a traceable source or are written as qualified editorial guidance. Pages are reviewed before publication.

Corrections

If you find a factual error, stale source or unclear claim, email [email protected] with the page URL and supporting detail. Material corrections update the reviewed date.

Commercial relationship

LandTheRole’s guidance may link to relevant LandTheRole tools. Those links are clearly presented and do not change the editorial answer. We do not publish paid guest posts or sell third-party placement inside career guidance.