Hire Great People: A Methodology Refined Over Years in Real Organisations
Hire Great People didn’t appear overnight. The methodology has been shaped over several years through a combination of leadership events, recruiting on character workshops, …
Why Headstar Changed How We Recruit
For a long time, recruitment followed a fairly familiar pattern at Headstar. Like many businesses, we would review CVs, interview recruitment consultants and make decisions based on …
Introducing the Hire Great People Methodology: Helping Organisations Recruit on Character
Over the years at Headstar, one of the recurring frustrations we’ve seen from business leaders is how difficult it can be to consistently …
Become a Talent Magnet: A practical course to attract better candidates
Most organisations put a lot of effort into recruitment. They advertise roles, engage recruitment partners, review CVs and run structured …
How to Stand Out from the Crowd – CV Advice from a Finance Recruiter Who Actually Reads Them
At Headstar, we work closely with senior finance professionals across Yorkshire and see firsthand what helps candidates stand out in …
Headstar Approved as Official CPD Accredited Training Provider
Headstar has been recognised as an official CPD provider, meeting the rigorous standards required by The CPD Certification Service. This …
How to Structure Your CV as a Senior Finance Professional
Each week at Headstar, our team of consultants scan through hundreds of CVs from senior finance professionals. Do they read …
Breaking the Glass Ceiling: How Can We Empower More Women to Aspire to Director Positions?
When recruiting CFOs, it’s not uncommon to notice something surprising: shortlists are often unintentionally male-heavy. Yet, one level below – …
Thinking Flexibly: Do You Need Full-Time Hours or Just Full-Time Results?
One of the most common priorities raised by candidates – especially working parents – is flexibility. It’s no longer just …
The FD and CFO First 100 Days Checklist: Free Download Now Available
Starting a new role as a Finance Director or CFO comes with big expectations and the first 100 days are …