About Stand Out, Get Hired
Built From the Inside of Hiring
Not guesswork. Not generic advice. A proven system built by someone who spent 30 years on the other side of the hiring desk.
20+
sectors we serve
1,000+
Successful Sessions
12
Specialist Sessions
5
Proven Frameworks
The Problem We Solv
"Most people are being rejected for jobs they're more than qualified for — not because they're not good enough, but because nobody ever taught them how to communicate their value."
— Simon Bucknell, Founder
The Founder
Simon Bucknell
Director, EMBS Talent & Four Thirty Two | AI Educator, Peak Intelligence
Simon Bucknell spent 30 years inside the hiring process — as a recruiter, talent director, and executive search specialist. In that time he placed over 1,000 professionals into roles at organisations ranging from FTSE 100 companies to fast-growth startups.
What he noticed was consistent: the most qualified candidates weren’t always the ones getting hired. The ones who got hired were the ones who could communicate their value clearly, confidently, and compellingly. That insight became Stand Out, Get Hired.
Today, Simon and the SOGH coaching team work with professionals at every stage — from recent graduates to C-suite executives — helping them articulate exactly what they are worth.
30
Years in Hiring
1,000+
Placements Made
"Most people are rejected for jobs they're perfectly qualified for not because they're not good enough, but because nobody ever taught them how to communicate their value."
— Simon Bucknell, Founder
How It Works
The SOGH Method
Five frameworks. One system. Built from 30 years of knowing exactly how hiring decisions are made.
01
Art of Three
Your story, distilled into three powerful, memorable statements that hiring managers remember long after the interview.
02
Personal Value Proposition
One clear, compelling statement of your unique professional value — the foundation of every application, CV, and interview.
03
Five Second Rule
Your CV and LinkedIn profile optimised to pass the six-second scan that determines whether you get read or discarded.
04
30/30 Power List
30 target companies. 30 relevant contacts. A structured outreach system that gets you into conversations — not just application queues.
05
The APPLY Framework
A practical system for using AI tools effectively in your job search without losing your authentic voice
06
The Interview Edge
A strategic method to master the interview process, handle tough questions, and secure the job you want
The Coaching Team
Every Coach. The Same Standard.
Every SOGH coach is hand-picked and trained to the same standard. We don’t use generalist career advisors or automated tools. Every session is a focused 1:1 with a specialist who has real-world experience in hiring.
Our coaches come from backgrounds in executive search, talent acquisition, HR leadership, and specialist recruitment. Each one brings deep expertise in their domain — and a shared commitment to the SOGH approach.
The SOGH Ecosystem
Part of Something Bigger
Stand Out, Get Hired is the coaching arm of a broader talent and intelligence ecosystem.
Stand Out, Get Hired
Career Coaching
The 1:1 coaching practice. Specialist sessions for job seekers at every stage.
EMBS Talent
Executive Search
Senior-level talent acquisition across finance, technology, and professional services.
Peak Intelligence
AI Literacy Training
Practical AI education for professionals and organisations. Founded with Mike Garde.
Ready to Stand Out?
Pick a session, book your spot, and start moving forward — with a coach who knows exactly how hiring decisions are made.