The ARC Check · 3 minutes

Your expertise is now only a third of how you're judged.

The senior market now judges you on three things, and most Directors are strong on only one. Answer ten questions to see where you stand on each, and the route I would recommend for your next move.

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AAI Amplification. Whether AI is genuinely working for you, beyond a chatbot, and whether you could explain it to your leadership team.

RRelationships & Network. Whether you know who can open doors for you and keep them warm, and whether opportunities reach you through people.

CCore Value Proposition. The problems you are paid to solve, in words a stranger understands, with proof.

Richard Edge MBA, FCIPD, LLBFounder of Careerships and executive careers partner. Former HR Director and partner in more than 400 successful career moves since 2020.

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400+Career moves

30+Countries

81LinkedIn recommendations

6Years of Careerships

⬆ 40% salary increase in one move Healthcare ✦ First NED role secured Financial Services ✦ First board appointment Technology ⬆ Promoted to Director Pharma ✦ Moved country for dream role Consulting ✦ Industry pivot completed Media ⬆ VP role landed in 6 weeks Government ✦ From redundancy to Director Space ✦ Agriculture to Tech transition Publishing ⬆ 40% salary increase in one move Healthcare ✦ First NED role secured Financial Services ✦ First board appointment Technology ⬆ Promoted to Director Pharma ✦ Moved country for dream role Consulting ✦ Industry pivot completed Media ⬆ VP role landed in 6 weeks Government ✦ From redundancy to Director Space ✦ Agriculture to Tech transition Publishing

The Framework

Introducing the ARC Model™

The senior market now judges three things. Everything I do is built around them, and the check above scores you on all three.

AI Amplification

Using cutting-edge AI tools to give you a genuine edge in your job search, personal brand, and career strategy.

Relationships & Network

Building and activating the right connections to open doors across both the visible and hidden job market.

Core Value Proposition

Defining and articulating your unique professional value so you stand out at every stage of the process.

Working together

What working with me looks like

A partnership, not a course. I work with you until you are where you want to be, and every package includes the following.

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The whole market, visible and hidden

AI-powered search across advertised roles and the hidden market, so no opportunity is missed.

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A modern CV and LinkedIn profile

Personal brand documents built for how senior roles are hired in 2026.

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Interviews and negotiation

Interview techniques and negotiation strategies tailored to your target roles.

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Momentum between sessions

A strategy document after every session, WhatsApp support, and the Careerships app.

Packages start at £2,880 plus VAT. The ARC Check recommends the right one for you, or you can see all packages.

Client outcomes

What clients say

More than 400 career moves since 2020. Eight clients, in their own words.

"Being good at what you do doesn't mean you've finished learning. Neither does a senior title or a big salary. There comes a time when you need a Richard in your life."

Sheena McCabeinFounder & CEO · Emerald Resilience

"Working with Richard has been a transformative experience. This extraordinary combination of AI insights and deeply human coaching gave me a genuine sense of partnership throughout."

Natalia MorenoinSenior Company Counsel · Elsevier

"What sets Careerships apart is that they talk about the things people don't usually talk about when mapping and navigating a career: the politics, the unwritten rules, the moments of doubt, the trade-offs, and the courage it takes to back yourself. Those conversations have shaped how I lead, not just where I'm heading."

Eva TuryainData Products Delivery Lead · Barclays

"His insights were truly game-changing, combining strategic clarity with practical, actionable advice - including a comprehensive audit of my CV and LinkedIn profile, and targeted support to navigate a competitive senior jobs market."

Lucy HopkinsinDirector of Corporate Affairs · Pension Protection Fund

"We all know the jobs market is pretty broken, but what Richard excels at is providing a fix for people looking for a way through the process. Richard's never complacent about evolving trends and is able to cut through the fog that shrouds job searching with a bespoke, person centric approach."

Alex ChandlerinCommunications & PR Manager · North Norfolk District Council

"This is my 5th year working with Richard and the amazing community he has created. The support, guidance, mentorship and no nonsense approach has helped shape my thinking and approach to not only careers, but business as well. My network spans continents as a result."

Jon NjokuinDigital Pathology Operations Manager · The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust

"Richard is not cheap, but his process works. For senior professionals serious about their next role, I would recommend him without reservation."

Paul DuxfieldinDigital Services Lead · Gallagher Security

"Working with Richard has given me a clear boost in confidence regarding my skills and unique value proposition. He pushed me to challenge my assumptions about the job market and career growth, while introducing me to a fantastic network of like-minded professionals. His focus on staying ahead of broader societal trends provides a holistic view that extends well beyond careers."

Dr Mohammed Jaffer IsmailinPolicy Lead, NHS England · Non-Executive Director

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The ARC session

Forty-five minutes on how the senior market now judges people, what moves your score on each third, and what to do in the next 90 days. Twenty places.

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The full ARC Report

A longer, personalised report that builds on your free result: a page on each of your three scores and a 90-day plan with the three moves I would make first in your position. I will build it if enough people ask.

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Questions

Questions senior people ask

Who do you work with?

Directors, Heads of, VPs and people one step below who are about to make a move or want to be ready for one. Mostly UK, with clients across Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific and North America.

What do you actually do?

I work with you until you are where you want to be. That means a new executive CV and LinkedIn profile, a search strategy built around the roles that are never advertised, research on the people and companies you will meet, interview preparation, help to grow your network, unique tools that support your career progression, and me on WhatsApp between sessions.

Are you a career coach?

Not in the usual sense. I was an HR Director and I am a Fellow of the CIPD. I have sat on the other side of the table for every stage of this process, including administrations, mergers and tribunals. I describe myself as an executive careers partner because I do the work with you.

What does it cost?

Career Transformation is £2,880, Career Transformation Plus £3,880, the Executive Career Boost £6,000 and VIP Legacy £9,500, plus VAT for UK residents. A Career Audit is £200 and a Career Sprint £950 (£760 until Saturday 31 October), both including VAT. The ARC Check above recommends the right one for your target role.

Can I pay in instalments?

Yes. Pay in full, or half on signing and the balance within 30 days. I also accept credit cards, which helps many clients manage their cash flow.

How long does it take?

These are guides, not limits: some journeys are quicker and some take longer. Career Transformation usually runs three to six months, and the Executive Career Boost six to fifteen months, because senior moves take longer and I stay with you through the whole of it.

Do you guarantee a job?

No. Nobody honest does. This is a partnership, and some journeys are tough, but I stay with you until you are there. What I guarantee is the work: the CV, the profile, the research and the preparation.

I am not looking right now. Is this for me?

Most of my best clients were not looking when we started. They wanted to know their next two moves before they needed to. That is the best time to do this work, because you have leverage.

A restructure is coming, or I have been made redundant. What now?

Talk to me before you sign anything. I have been through administrations and mergers from the HR side, and the first fortnight matters.

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