There’s a friendly competition at The Mere Golf Club that’s heating up nicely — and it’s nothing to do with golf.

Sue and James have been battling it out to make the perfect hot chocolate. James has held the title since last winter, but this week Sue’s creation was so good she’s taken the crown back.

So what does a cup of cocoa have to do with landing your next job?
Everything.

James’s hot chocolate was great — but Sue looked for ways to improve. She didn’t reinvent the recipe, she just added that little something extra — and that’s exactly how you stand out in recruitment.

✅ Update your CV with fresh achievements.
✅ Add a personal touch in your applications.
✅ Show you’ve thought about the details others might miss.

You don’t have to be completely different — you just have to be a little better.

At Howard James Recruitment, we help candidates bring out that “Sue factor” — the confidence, the care, and the quality that makes employers take notice.