and prefer agency. Don't be afraid of jumping in and trying it through - it's the only way you'll find out and there's no shame in changing jobs and trying something else in a years time. Organisations vary in what they look for in candidates. I wouldnt be concerned if one organisation favours a particular approach that you do not have. Having a decent CV and polished interview technique is a good starting point, and then you have to identify and select organisations where your particular values and skill set will be appreciated and developed. For someone to stand out to me it's not just about the work - it's more about the approach. I'm not looking for creative approaches but more for someone who puts the effort in. I've coached people looking for work before and the number of times i heard things like "I sent off my CV to 100 people and no-one got back to me" or "They liked me and said they'd call me - but they haven't" - frustrates me. How you approach getting a job speaks volumes about how you will be when in the job. If you don't chase the opportunity then I assume you're not interested and not pro-active. When the job market is touch my best advice would be to get on the phone and be pro-active. Emailing people and filling in application forms is easy - getting on the phone is hard but speaks volumes about you. Through your career