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 [...]

Should you dress to impress?

By |2020-04-01T13:16:43+01:00October 28th, 2019|CV Preparation, Interview Tips, Job Search|

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  dressing appropriately for interview. 1.    Look the part - You may think that appearances shouldn’t matter, but the plain fact [...]

Next Stop … Dream Job!

By |2020-04-01T13:18:22+01:00July 22nd, 2016|CV Advice, Job Search, Skills Analysis|

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 [...]

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