/* ==========================================================================
   PULSE EMPLOYMENT - OFFICIAL STYLESHEET
   Australia's Leading Recruitment & Workforce Solutions Agency
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Montserrat:wght@400;500;600;700;800;900&family=Poppins:wght@300;400;500;600;700&family=Inter:wght@400;500;600;700&display=swap');

:root {
  /* Brand Color Palette */
  --primary: #f22e34;
  --primary-hover: #d81b21;
  --primary-light: #fff1f2;
  --primary-glow: rgba(242, 46, 52, 0.25);
  
  --secondary: #090e17;
  --secondary-light: #131b29;
  --secondary-card: #1a2332;
  
  --accent: #2563eb;
  --accent-glow: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2);
  
  --text-dark: #0f172a;
  --text-body: #475569;
  --text-muted: #64748b;
  --text-light: #f8fafc;
  --text-white: #ffffff;
  
  --bg-light: #f8fafc;
  --bg-white: #ffffff;
  --bg-alt: #f1f5f9;
  --bg-dark: #090e17;
  --bg-darker: #05080e;
  
  --border-light: #e2e8f0;
  --border-dark: #27354a;
  
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08), 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08), 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  --shadow-lg: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12), 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  --shadow-xl: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  --shadow-primary: 0 10px 25px rgba(242, 46, 52, 0.35);
  
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 18px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;
  
  --transition-fast: 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-normal: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-smooth: 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  
  --container-max: 1280px;
}

/* Base & Reset */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
}

body {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  color: var(--text-body);
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  line-height: 1.65;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  line-height: 1.25;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.25rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.35rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.2vw, 1.75rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 600; }
h5 { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 600; }
h6 { font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 600; }

p {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

ul, ol {
  list-style: none;
}

button, input, select, textarea {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: inherit;
}

.container {
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  padding-right: 1.5rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Utility Classes & Buttons
   ========================================================================== */
.text-primary { color: var(--primary) !important; }
.text-white { color: var(--text-white) !important; }
.text-muted { color: var(--text-muted) !important; }
.bg-light { background-color: var(--bg-light) !important; }
.bg-dark { background-color: var(--bg-dark) !important; }
.bg-alt { background-color: var(--bg-alt) !important; }

.section-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--primary);
  background-color: var(--primary-light);
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(242, 46, 52, 0.15);
}

.section-tag.tag-dark {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: #ffa4a7;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto 3.5rem auto;
}

.section-header h2 {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-header p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.section-header.text-left {
  text-align: left;
  margin-left: 0;
}

.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--text-white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-primary);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(242, 46, 52, 0.45);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background-color: var(--secondary);
  color: var(--text-white);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background-color: var(--secondary-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.btn-outline {
  background-color: transparent;
  border-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--primary);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--text-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline-white {
  background-color: transparent;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  color: var(--text-white);
}

.btn-outline-white:hover {
  background-color: var(--text-white);
  color: var(--secondary);
  border-color: var(--text-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 0.5rem 1.1rem;
  font-size: 0.775rem;
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 1.1rem 2.25rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Top Alert Bar & Top Bar
   ========================================================================== */
.top-announcement-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #b91c1c 0%, #f22e34 50%, #b91c1c 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 101;
}

.top-announcement-bar a {
  text-decoration: underline;
  margin-left: 0.5rem;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.top-announcement-bar a:hover {
  color: #ffe4e6;
}

.top-bar {
  background-color: var(--secondary);
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 0.6rem 0;
}

.top-bar-inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.top-bar-left, .top-bar-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.top-bar-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.top-bar-item i {
  color: var(--primary);
}

.top-bar-item a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.top-social-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.top-social-links a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.top-social-links a:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Header & Navigation
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  z-index: 100;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.header-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 84px;
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.site-logo-img {
  height: 48px;
  max-height: 52px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.site-logo-footer {
  height: 54px;
  max-height: 60px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
}

/* Nav Menu */
.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.4rem;
  margin: 0 auto;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-item {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.nav-link {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--secondary);
  padding: 1rem 0;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  word-break: keep-all !important;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link:hover, .nav-item.active .nav-link {
  color: var(--primary);
}

.nav-link i {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.nav-item:hover .nav-link i,
.nav-item.dropdown-open .nav-link i {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  opacity: 1;
  color: var(--primary);
}

/* Dropdown Menu */
.dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(8px);
  min-width: 290px;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -10px rgba(13, 21, 39, 0.18), 0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
  padding: 0.65rem 0.5rem;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              visibility 0.25s ease;
  z-index: 120;
}

/* Invisible bridge so moving cursor down never drops hover */
.dropdown-menu::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -14px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 16px;
  background: transparent;
}

/* Open on hover OR click (.dropdown-open) */
.nav-item:hover .dropdown-menu,
.nav-item.dropdown-open .dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

.dropdown-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.7rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-dark, #1e293b);
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.dropdown-item i {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  width: 20px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.dropdown-item:hover {
  background-color: #fff1f2;
  color: var(--primary);
  transform: translateX(4px);
  padding-left: 1.15rem;
}

.dropdown-item:hover i {
  transform: scale(1.15);
}

/* Header CTAs */
.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.header-actions .btn {
  padding: 0.65rem 1.15rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  border-radius: 6px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--secondary);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.5rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Section
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--bg-dark) 0%, #0d1522 100%);
  color: var(--text-white);
  padding: 4.5rem 0 5rem 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(242, 46, 52, 0.15) 0%, transparent 60%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 20% 80%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1) 0%, transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-content h1 {
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.hero-content h1 span {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff4e55, #fca5a5);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero-lead {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  max-width: 620px;
}

.hero-buttons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.hero-trust-badges {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  padding-top: 1.75rem;
}

.trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.trust-item i {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.trust-item span {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.hero-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
}

.hero-image-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.hero-image-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 480px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transform: scale(1.02);
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.hero-image-frame:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.hero-floating-card {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -20px;
  left: -20px;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.floating-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.floating-text h4 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin: 0;
}

.floating-text p {
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4 Key Action Cards (Matching Reference Portals)
   ========================================================================== */
.persona-cards-section {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: -3.5rem;
  z-index: 10;
}

.persona-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.persona-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.persona-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border-top-color: var(--secondary);
}

.persona-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  background-color: var(--primary-light);
  color: var(--primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.persona-card:hover .persona-icon {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
}

.persona-card h6 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--secondary);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.persona-card p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.persona-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.persona-link:hover {
  color: var(--secondary);
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Stats Counter Banner
   ========================================================================== */
.stats-banner {
  background-color: var(--secondary);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 3.5rem 0;
  margin-top: 5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
}

.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.stat-box {
  position: relative;
}

.stat-box:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: -1rem;
  top: 15%;
  height: 70%;
  width: 1px;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.stat-number {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.5vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--primary);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section: Why Choose Us / Overview
   ========================================================================== */
.about-preview-section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
}

.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-image-stack {
  position: relative;
}

.about-main-img {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  width: 100%;
  height: 460px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.about-badge-card {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -25px;
  right: -25px;
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-primary);
  max-width: 240px;
}

.about-badge-card h4 {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.about-badge-card p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  margin: 0;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.feature-checklist {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
}

.feature-check-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.feature-check-item i {
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.charity-pledge-box {
  background-color: var(--primary-light);
  border: 1px dashed var(--primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.charity-pledge-box i {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.charity-pledge-box p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--secondary);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Services Grid Section
   ========================================================================== */
.services-section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-light);
}

.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.service-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border-color: rgba(242, 46, 52, 0.3);
}

.service-icon-wrap {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  background-color: var(--primary-light);
  color: var(--primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-card:hover .service-icon-wrap {
  background-color: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
}

.service-card h5 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--secondary);
  min-height: 48px;
}

.service-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.service-card-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-top: auto;
}

.service-card-btn:hover {
  color: var(--secondary);
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Why Work With Experts / Overseas Talent Boost
   ========================================================================== */
.boost-section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary) 0%, #111a29 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.boost-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.boost-content h2 {
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.boost-content p {
  color: #cbd5e1;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.benefit-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.benefit-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.benefit-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(242, 46, 52, 0.2);
  color: var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.benefit-text h5 {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.benefit-text p {
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin: 0;
}

.boost-image-wrap {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}

.boost-image-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 440px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Sectors We Recruit For
   ========================================================================== */
.sectors-section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
}

.sectors-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.sector-card {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--bg-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sector-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, #991b1b 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-normal);
  z-index: 1;
}

.sector-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.sector-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.sector-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.sector-icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  color: var(--primary);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem auto;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.sector-card:hover .sector-icon {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  color: var(--primary);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.sector-card h6 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--secondary);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.sector-card p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.sector-card:hover h6,
.sector-card:hover p {
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Vision, Mission & Values
   ========================================================================== */
.vmv-section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-alt);
}

.vmv-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.vmv-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  text-align: center;
  border-bottom: 4px solid var(--primary);
}

.vmv-icon {
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  background-color: var(--primary-light);
  color: var(--primary);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem auto;
}

.vmv-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--secondary);
}

.vmv-card p {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--text-body);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Family & Settlement Support
   ========================================================================== */
.family-section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
}

.family-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.family-img-wrap {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.family-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 450px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Live Job Board Filter & Preview
   ========================================================================== */
.jobs-preview-section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-light);
}

.job-filter-bar {
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.filter-input-wrap {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 200px;
  position: relative;
}

.filter-input-wrap i {
  position: absolute;
  left: 1rem;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.filter-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem 0.75rem 2.5rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background-color: var(--bg-light);
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.filter-input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--primary);
  background-color: #fff;
}

.jobs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.job-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.job-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(242, 46, 52, 0.4);
}

.job-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.job-badge {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.job-badge.sponsor {
  background-color: #dcfce7;
  color: #166534;
}

.job-badge.fulltime {
  background-color: #dbeafe;
  color: #1e40af;
}

.job-badge.student {
  background-color: #fef3c7;
  color: #92400e;
}

.job-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--secondary);
}

.job-meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.job-meta-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.job-meta-item i {
  color: var(--primary);
}

.job-footer {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding-top: 1rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.job-salary {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Partners & Affiliates
   ========================================================================== */
.partners-section {
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.partners-logos {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-around;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  opacity: 0.75;
}

.partner-item {
  font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #64748b;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.partner-item i {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FAQ Section
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-alt);
}

.faq-accordion {
  max-width: 850px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.faq-item {
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-question {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--secondary);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.faq-question i {
  color: var(--primary);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-question i {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-answer {
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  color: var(--text-body);
  font-size: 0.925rem;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
  padding: 0 1.5rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;
  max-height: 300px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Interactive Assessment CTA Section
   ========================================================================== */
.cta-assessment-section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, #991b1b 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  text-align: center;
}

.cta-box {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.cta-box h2 {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.cta-box p {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #ffe4e6;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.cta-buttons {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background-color: var(--bg-darker);
  color: #94a3b8;
  padding-top: 5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-dark);
}

.footer-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  padding-bottom: 4rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.footer-about p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin: 1.25rem 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.footer-title {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.footer-title::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 36px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--primary);
}

.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-links a {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--primary);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.footer-contact-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.footer-contact-item i {
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.footer-bottom {
  padding: 1.75rem 0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
}

.footer-bottom-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-bottom-links a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Modals & Popups
   ========================================================================== */
.modal-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background-color: rgba(9, 14, 23, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  z-index: 999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.modal-backdrop.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.modal-container {
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  max-width: 600px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  position: relative;
  transform: scale(0.95);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.modal-backdrop.active .modal-container {
  transform: scale(1);
}

.modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.modal-close:hover {
  color: var(--primary);
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--secondary);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background-color: var(--bg-light);
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.form-control:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--primary);
  background-color: #fff;
}

/* Toast */
.toast-container {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem;
  right: 2rem;
  z-index: 1000;
}

.toast {
  background-color: var(--secondary);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--primary);
  animation: slideIn 0.3s ease;
}

@keyframes slideIn {
  from { transform: translateX(100%); opacity: 0; }
  to { transform: translateX(0); opacity: 1; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Breakpoints
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .nav-menu {
    position: fixed;
    top: 75px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: calc(100vh - 75px);
    background-color: #ffffff;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
    overflow-y: auto;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    transform: translateX(-100%);
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    display: flex;
    z-index: 99;
    gap: 0;
  }

  .nav-menu.active {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }

  .nav-item {
    width: 100%;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    padding: 0.25rem 0;
  }

  .nav-link {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 0.85rem 0.25rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
  }

  .dropdown-menu {
    position: static;
    transform: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    border: none;
    background-color: #f8fafc;
    border-radius: 8px;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.5rem;
    margin: 0.25rem 0 0.75rem 0;
    display: none;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    pointer-events: auto;
  }

  .nav-item.dropdown-open .dropdown-menu {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .dropdown-item {
    padding: 0.65rem 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  .mobile-toggle { display: block; }
  .persona-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .sectors-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 820px) {
  .hero-grid, .about-grid, .boost-grid, .family-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .jobs-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .vmv-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-image-frame img { height: 350px; }
  .about-badge-card { position: static; max-width: 100%; margin-top: 1.5rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .persona-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .sectors-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .top-bar-left, .top-bar-right { justify-content: center; width: 100%; }
  .header-actions .btn { display: none; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Comprehensive Photo & Image Animations System
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Base Image Reset & Transitions */
img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

/* 2. Scroll Reveal & Entrance Animations */
.pulse-img-animate {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(35px) scale(0.96);
  filter: blur(5px);
  transition: opacity 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              filter 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              box-shadow 0.4s ease;
  will-change: transform, opacity, filter;
}

.pulse-img-animate.img-in-view {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  filter: blur(0);
}

/* 3. Image Hover Zoom & Dynamic Elevation */
.pulse-img-hover {
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              box-shadow 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              filter 0.4s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.pulse-img-hover:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.025);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -10px rgba(13, 21, 39, 0.22);
  filter: brightness(1.03) contrast(1.02);
}

/* 4. Shine / Specular Glare Effect on Image Containers */
.img-shine-container {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: inherit;
}

.img-shine-container::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -60%;
  width: 50%;
  height: 200%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    60deg,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 20%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) 50%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 80%
  );
  transform: rotate(25deg);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.img-shine-container:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
  animation: shineGleam 0.9s ease forwards;
}

@keyframes shineGleam {
  0% {
    left: -60%;
  }
  100% {
    left: 140%;
  }
}

/* 5. Organic Floating Motion for Hero & Spotlight Photos */
.pulse-img-floating {
  animation: floatMotion 5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes floatMotion {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(0px);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0px);
  }
}

/* 6. Glowing Ambient Border for Featured Images */
.pulse-img-glow {
  position: relative;
}

.pulse-img-glow::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -8px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(242, 46, 52, 0.2) 0%, rgba(242, 46, 52, 0) 70%);
  border-radius: inherit;
  z-index: -1;
  opacity: 0.7;
  animation: pulseGlow 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseGlow {
  0%, 100% {
    opacity: 0.5;
    transform: scale(0.98);
  }
  50% {
    opacity: 0.85;
    transform: scale(1.03);
  }
}

/* 7. Hero & Feature Specific Enhancements */
.hero-image-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 16px);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl, 0 20px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.1));
  transition: transform 0.5s ease, box-shadow 0.5s ease;
}

.hero-image-frame:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 50px -10px rgba(13, 21, 39, 0.28);
}

.hero-image-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 480px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 0.5s ease;
}

.hero-image-frame:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.about-image-stack {
  position: relative;
}

.about-main-img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 16px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg, 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.08));
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.6s ease;
}

.about-main-img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.03) translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 45px -10px rgba(13, 21, 39, 0.2);
}

/* 8. Logo Interactions */
.site-logo-img, .site-logo-footer {
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 0.35s ease;
}

.brand-logo:hover .site-logo-img,
.brand-logo:hover .site-logo-footer {
  transform: scale(1.06);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 12px rgba(242, 46, 52, 0.25));
}