About Stella M

Thanks for visiting my blog. Your CV could be your passport to your next exciting career or journey! Throughout my amazing journey, I have developed a passion to support and coach others through their job transition, whether that is having a smart fit for purpose CV, or coaching with job search skills to discover realistic, attainable career options and rediscover the confident you.

LinkedIn profile tips – Profile pictures

By |2023-02-07T13:24:58+00:00February 7th, 2023|Start Up Advice|

If you don't have a photo on your LinkedIn profile, it's like walking into a room with a bag on your head. As we all know, first impressions count, so make sure your profile photo is clear, suitable for your profession and shows off your personality. It doesn't have to be [...]

Are you Breaking the News?

By |2021-10-26T12:45:08+01:00October 26th, 2021|Furloughed workers, Job at Risk, Redundancy|

With the Furlough scheme ending in September, if you are considering breaking the news about proposed redundancy, then hopefully, you’re already preparing for the process, but just a few reminders: Prepare, know what you are going to say, practice your script and stick to it Think about the environment, time of day, can [...]

HOW TO BE STELLAR AT INTERVIEWS – PART 2

By |2021-04-28T20:16:45+01:00April 14th, 2021|CV Advice, Interview Tips|

Just like going into an exam, feel confident that you can answer any question that is thrown at you. Get into the habit of collecting your thoughts before speaking, you will feel more confident about your answers and less likely to ramble.  Speak more slowly than you would normally and practice with someone [...]

HOW TO BE STELLAR AT INTERVIEWS – PART 1

By |2021-04-16T16:34:39+01:00April 14th, 2021|CV Advice, Interview Tips|

An interview is your opportunity to sell yourself.  If you get asked to attend for interview, then congratulations! because they think you can do the job and all you have to do is prove them right!  Exactly how you should approach your interview often depends on a number of factors.  Nevertheless, there are [...]

Back to work, Furloughed, Redundancy – Outplacement?

By |2020-06-04T12:41:19+01:00June 4th, 2020|Furloughed workers, Job at Risk, Redundancy|

Breaking the news about redundancy is one of the most difficult and worrying aspects of a manager’s role. It can be both stressful and confusing to staff, not least in the current climate where anxieties are heightened and concerns about being able to get another job can be debilitating. However, it can be [...]

Unemployed, Furloughed or just ready for the next step?

By |2020-04-01T12:32:03+01:00April 1st, 2020|CV Advice, Job Search, Start Up Advice|

In these unprecedented times, you might be considering your next steps into the job market, or indeed, taking stock of where you are in your career journey and how you’d like that to change.  So, if you’ve not had to prepare a CV for many years, then this might be an opportunity to [...]

Happy Anniversary or Seven Year Itch?

By |2020-04-01T12:29:21+01:00January 14th, 2020|CV Advice, Job Search, Start Up Advice|

Hard to believe it was 7 years ago this week since hitting the button to launch Starry1HR! My decision was based on emotion, I was impulsive and completely did not follow the rules about business plans.  I was however, very fortunate to hear about a three day kick start in business course in [...]

Why Covering Letters are ACE!

By |2020-04-01T13:15:50+01:00November 12th, 2019|Covering Letter Advice, CV Advice, Job Search|

Whether sending a CV or an application form, a covering letter is an excellent opportunity to convey energy and enthusiasm, show your personal motivation for the job in question and enhance your chances of getting called forward for interview. ALWAYS send a covering letter, even with on-line job sites unless you are explicitly [...]

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