We’re pleased to be partnering with City CV for a live webinar masterclass on 16th September.
Webinar: September 16th
13:00 – 14:00
Starfish | City CV Presents: The Perfect Executive CV
Your Executive CV is the passport to your professional future.
The right one will bypass the technology and the initial 5-second human scan to earmark you for your target role. Isn’t that what a great CV is all about? Writing your own CV doesn’t come naturally. Everyone benefits from fresh eyes, perspective and industry insight. Your Executive CV must articulate your distinctive skills and attributes in a way that shows the value you bring to your future employer. With fewer open roles in the market, it’s never been more important to understand what recruiters look for in a CV, overhaul your CV and have your burning questions answered.
In this one-hour masterclass, learn CV writing tips and strategies from Victoria McLean, CEO of City CV – a career industry expert, award winning CV writer and coach, who has helped over 20,000 candidates secure their dream role. Victoria has developed a nuanced and strategic approach, which fuses market knowledge with a deep understanding of recruitment techniques to help build your personal brand and create a compelling CV story.
Learn how to create a strong and authentic Executive CV which will get you noticed for the right reasons. Expertise and insider knowledge gathered from years of international CV writing and recruiting will be shared, including:
The webinar will be delivered by Victoria McLean, CEO of City CV, an award-winning CV writing and interview coaching consultancy, and part of the Hanover Group.
Please sign up here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HKUxmYfwQyOJHPXSSYQ7aA#/registration
Adult social care remains one of the largest and most complex areas of local government spend, and local authorities across the country are central to delivering it. Starfish has worked with our contacts and colleagues in local government to create a list of talented adult social care leaders, which has been featured in the MJ magazine.
We’re pleased to be partnering with Hanover Talent for a live webinar masterclass on 30th June.
Webinar: June 30th
13.00 -14.00
Starfish | Hanover Presents: Boardroom Bound: The Insider’s Guide to NED Interview Success
You’ve made the shortlist. Now it’s time to make the boardroom.
Landing a Non-Executive Director (NED) interview is a major milestone – but it’s also where many candidates stumble. Why? Because NED interviews aren’t about what you’ve done – they’re about how you think. You’re no longer being assessed on delivery or execution. You’re being evaluated on your ability to challenge, advise, and govern. That means showcasing strategic insight, independent judgement, and the ability to influence without authority.
If you’re feeling unsure about how to pivot from operational leader to board-level advisor, you’re not alone. Most candidates struggle to:
This free, live, online, one-hour masterclass is your roadmap to success.
Whether you’re aiming for your first NED role or stepping up to a more prestigious board, this session will give you the tools to stand out, speak with authority, and secure your seat at the table.
What You’ll Learn:
Whether you’re stepping into governance for the first time or aiming to expand your portfolio, this masterclass will give you the clarity, tools, and edge you need.
Please sign up here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_dCDfpDXARyGu462_usJUrg
In boardrooms across the UK and Europe, the profile of the leader remains relatively familiar. Yet the context in which they now lead is fundamentally different, with societal shifts having redefined what effective leadership looks like.
Ready to break free from traditional employment and embrace a dynamic portfolio career?
Today’s business landscape demands agility and specialised expertise. Discover how to leverage your skills across diverse, high-impact projects, gaining unprecedented flexibility and autonomy. Forget “holding the fort”, modern interims are strategic leaders, driving change and delivering results in times of transformation.
In this free one-hour masterclass, Victoria McLean, award-winning careers expert and CEO of City CV, and Louise Beales, Interim Consultant at Starfish Search provide a blueprint for transitioning into the high-demand world of interim management, consultancy, and non-executive advisory roles. Both Victoria and Louise have helped thousands of executives and professionals successfully navigate the interim career market.
In this session, you will learn how to create a concrete roadmap to transform your professional profile, focusing on:
Join us and take the first step towards a rewarding portfolio career.