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 [...]
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 [...]
In the process of up-dating your CV? Then take the opportunity to shout about your achievements. Don’t be modest, the aim is to sell yourself and stand out from the crowd. 1. Keep your CV relevant. It might need slimming down based on the number of jobs/training you have had over the years [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Having experienced my own career transition rollercoaster, I understand how daunting taking the next steps into a new career can be. I have supported many people with their career journey, whether that's writing a smart, fit for purpose CV or guiding through the job search maze. I can help to find realistic attainable options [...]
My passion for CV writing and career coaching started whilst working for an Outplacement Consultancy. I had recently experienced my own career crisis after being made redundant from the best job I ever had. I realised how empowering the process of CV writing can be and that being part of someone's career journey is [...]
There are many ways to find a job and Linked in and Facebook have had a major impact on the way recruitment works today. The Three most effective means of securing a job are: Networking – old or new contacts Applying for advertised jobs – Press or Internet Registering with recruitment agencies/job sites By [...]
Finding a new job that you really want depends on you putting in the time and effort to do a personal audit of your :– likes and dislikes ambitions and frustrations skills, abilities, experience and achievements what you want to get from work and what you don’t want! practical considerations from work The result [...]
