Welcome to my CV Workout Blog: Here you’ll find lots of hints and tips on how to land that dream job.
Unemployed, Furloughed or just ready for the next step?
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 [...]
Happy Anniversary or Seven Year Itch?
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 [...]
Why Covering Letters are ACE!
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 [...]
Should you dress to impress?
Fail to plan and you plan to fail. Yes, we’ve all heard it and of course, doing your interview homework is crucial, but a lot of candidates seem to neglect the importance of [...]
Why have Career Coaching?
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 [...]
Why your CV matters?
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. [...]
Ten Hot Tips To Cold Calling
Of course the best networks are through someone we have a direct connection with and for most of us, the thought of direct approaches or ”cold calling” is to be avoided at all [...]