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Jon on September 04, 2024 at 11:40 am
I highly recommend Elizabeth and the interview skills clinic. Elizabeth helped me prepare for an interview for a Civil Service Grade 6 role and the three sessions gave me the confidence and skills needed to get the job. As someone who has struggled with interviews in the past I now have the skills to confidently tackle senior Civil Service interviews for the years to come. Elizabeth has a complete understanding the civil service behaviours and interview format so it felt like getting insider knowledge which proved to be essential. Thanks again to Elizabeth and the team.
Ivana on March 25, 2024 at 08:43 am
Elizabeth is an outstanding interview coach whom I highly recommend. Her sessions helped me overcome insecurities as a non-native speaker working in higher education, boosting my confidence and highlighting my skills and abilities. Elizabeth’s calm and kind attitude helped me to stay grounded, but also guided me back to my strengths when I felt lost during the interview, ultimately leading to the attainment of my dream job. I am immensely grateful for her support and look forward to future collaborations.
Sonal on February 22, 2024 at 13:04 pm
Elizabeth is a very supportive coach. I was applying for a Business Analyst role and within an hour of a second interview I was called back by the company to let me know that they really liked me and offered me the job. I thought I knew how to use the STAR approach before but Elizabeth has a unique interpretation of it and I was complimented on my response. What really helped me was the way she broke the STAR up for me in a way which was relevant to the role and sector I was going for. My interview felt much more like a conversation. I learnt a lot and feel so much more confident in interviews
Aashna on February 20, 2024 at 12:50 pm
After five years abroad,I decided to re enter the London job market. Having used Elizabeth's services before, I did not hesitate to contact her again. With her guidance and support I was successful in getting offers from multiple companies. Elizabeth is sincere and cares about her clients and their job satisfaction beyond the remit of her role as an interview coach, her many years of experience give her a discerning eye and she can predict in a very short space of time what her clients need and how to get them from A to B. I would recommend her wholeheartedly. She also goes out of her way to make time for her clients and is very punctual and organised.
Alexia on February 11, 2024 at 16:38 pm
Interview coaching with Matt was exactly what I needed. My skills were rusty and I'd lost confidence. I really liked Matt's direct but supportive approach. I was out of my comfort zone during the sessions (which was good!) but through practice my confidence grew and learning took place. I now have an excellent structure to work with for future interviews. I'm very grateful for Matt's help. Thank you.
Kris on January 30, 2024 at 12:43 pm
I was feeling insecure in my communication skills when I met with Elizabeth for a mock interview. Her knowledge paired with her straightforward approach meant that in one hour we had covered a number of actionable insights that instantly boosted my confidence. I walked into the interview with a clear plan (and renewed belief in my competence) and dare I say I even enjoyed it! Thank you for doing what you do!
Yasmin on January 21, 2024 at 22:50 pm
Matthew has been incredibly supportive and helpful throughout my application process (on multiple occasions. With his support, I was able to land my first civil service role. He put a lot of effort and enthusiasm into every session. His techniques were incredibly helpful and I have learnt skills that I will continue to use throughout my career. Couldn’t recommend more.
Develyn on January 17, 2024 at 14:00 pm
Elizabeth is a fabulous coach. Following her coaching, I had two coaching sessions I got a senior programme manager role in the Civil Service, it was a very complex role. I offered the job and I was told my interview was excellent!! Elizabeth gave me such detailed and insghtful feedabck I was able to reshape all my Behaviour answers and went into the interview feeling much more confident. Thank you Elizabeth
Thomas on January 13, 2024 at 13:13 pm
Elizabeth's coaching made a huge difference. I was struggling with getting a permanent role at the University despite knowing I had all the experience I needed. The interview was challenging with lots of situational questionsand I didn't know where I was going wrong. Elizabeth was able to demonstrate how to rephase my answers in a way which the Interviewers wanted. We had two coaching sessions and her advice was invaluable, the interview went exceptionally well and I got the job. Thank you so much for your time and support.
Maria on December 09, 2023 at 18:05 pm
I had never done a UK Civil Service interview, and had never worked with a coach before - and I needed urgent help to prepare for an application. I found Mathew Eastlake during an online search and I had no idea what to expect. 4 sessions later I can honestly say it was probably the best investment of my life. Not only did Matt help me ace the interview and secure the role, but during our sessions I also learned so much more about my strengths and weaknesses. In just 4 sessions I learned how to focus my answers and present myself in the best possible way. I could not have gotten the role without Matt - that is the truth. If you need help preparing for an interview you have reached the best possible team to work with. Don't hesitate. THANK YOU !!!!
I contacted Elizabeth as I had upcoming interviews for graduate schemes with two firms. I had never attended a competency-based/ strength-based interview before so I was feeling overwhelmed and unprepared. I don’t think I truly understood what graduate employers were looking for or how to use the STAR response effectively. Elizabeth was extremely helpful. We spoke on the phone and I told Elizabeth what I was applying for etc. We then booked a Skype session. On Skype, Elizabeth had prepared a shared powerpoint which outlined what skills employers look for, what types of questions they ask and some examples, how to approach the questions and how they are marked. She gave me a list of competencies to prepare, following the criteria outlined in the powerpoint, for the next session. After the skype call she emailed me the powerpoint and voice recording of the conversation- VERY USEFUL! Our next session was the mock interview. This was the real turning point for me. Elizabeth would act as the interviewer asking me typical questions across a range of competencies. After hearing my response she would then recommend ways to improve my answers and body language. This session was also recorded on video which she emailed to me. Throughout my whole experience with Interview Skills Clinic Elizabeth was very quick to reply to emails and was available to speak on the phone if I had any queries.
I was lucky enough to get offers from both companies- I would not have had this outcome without Elizabeth’s amazing coaching, motivation and support. She really built up my confidence and understanding of the interview process. I would highly recommend contacting her if you are going for an interview as it really could be the difference between getting the job or not. Thank you very much Elizabeth!!
Hi Abbie, thank you for giving such a comprehensive description of the coaching process. This will be really useful for other graduates. You did fantastically well. The hard work paid off and you can start a great career with one of the big 4! I know you’ll love it.
I was able to see Elizabeth at short notice after being selected for interview. Her initial consultation over Skype helped me assess my development areas and a two hour in person session really help me with improving my responses, focus on key messages and be much more conscious of my body language. With Elizabeth’s help I was successfully appointed as Managing Director of a pioneering Fair Trade company.
Hi Richard, many thanks. It was a long selection process for you but worth it. I am so pleased that you got the position you deserved. Enjoy the new challenge.
She is fantastic. My second experience working with her shows how expertise. I already recommend her to my friends so recommend her to you too if you want a big success 🙂
Hi Golnaz, thank you. I’m glad your new CV is working so much better for you.
Thank you Elizabeth for your patience and professionalism. English is not my first language but I followed the skills I learnt during the session and I have now got a job offer after failing three times last year! I will recommend you to my friends and colleagues.
Thanks Marcy. You had great experience and skills and just needed a little help on Skype in getting it across. Enjoy the new job.
Review: The best interview coaching I’ve had in a long time. I was provided with virtually all of the interview assessment criteria and scoring needed. I managed to improve the depth and quality of interview answers, and put this into practice in real interviews. Real interview training and gets straight to the point, lets you know exactly what you need and how to prepare. Thank you very much.
Hi Feras, thank you I am glad I was able to help and good luck with your new course.
I got in touch with Elizabeth having been extremely nervous about an upcoming interview – I have had other interviews before where I have performed very poorly, which made me feel even more anxious. I booked a free consultation and forwarded my information. Elizabeth was very knowledgeable, patient and kind from start to finish – she really gave me great confidence to get the job which was just what I needed. I booked an interview preparation session and a mock interview session, both over Skype.
Through the preparation session, Elizabeth told me exactly how I would be assessed and created a personalised plan just for me. She tailored our sessions to focus on both my weakest points and the most important things that the interviewer was looking for. Not only did this save a considerable amount of time and worry, but I was able to go into the interview knowing that actually, I could succeed. The mock interview session followed a few days later, which allowed us to go over all that I had been working on, and really hone in on how to take my responses to the next level and flourish in the interview. AND I GOT THE JOB! Much more than that, I feel much more confident in myself and my abilities, and certainly better prepared for interview situations in the future. Elizabeth even suggested other resources I could use to help me further, and e-mailed me on the day. She really is a superstar and has made a massive difference to my life – I can’t thank her enough for the impact she has had on my future. If you’ve got any doubts, just try a consultation – you’ve got everything to gain!
Bruce thank you for such generous comments. You know you had all the skills and experience you needed to get the job. You just needed someone to show how to get this across in an interview, and how to satisfy their assessment process. I know you’re going to do really well. I shall look out for you.
I needed someone who understood the public sector and I needed to prepare for a challenging interview – I took a chance with Elisabeth because I had no personal recommendation. Thankfully Elizabeth knows the public sector and how to make sure I was prepared for the interview – not easy, I was very nervous! Thanks to her approach and good advice (and some hard work myself!), I was prepared and more confident. And, I got the job! I would recommend Elizabeth to a friend.
Elizabeth did an excellent job of helping me prepare for my competency-based interview with the United Nations. Her advice was very clear and to the point and she did not hesitate to tell me when she thought one of my prepared answers was unsuitable or needed to be changed. The two coaching sessions that I had boosted my confidence and contributed significantly towards my success.
Thank you for your comments. I love it when clients succeed with Skype session because it demonstrates the importance of getting some depth to the answers rather than just focusing on body language. I know you’ll do well.
Thank you Patrick. I do appreciate the feedback. You really had no need to feel nervous. You had all the skills and experience you needed for the role. You’re right preparing properly for an interview does take hard work but it pays off.
Elizabeth was absolutely fantastic as an interview. I had two sessions and got my current job in the next interview I had! I would definitely recommend Elizabeth for anyone who is having trouble finding work, especially new graduates like myself.
Hi Elliot, it was a difficult interview as the job specification was unusually vague. So you did very well at impressing them especially as they had to invite many candidates back to me interviewed again as the first interview was so tough. You can relax now!
I am a recent graduate with a year’s placement experience in my industry and thought that I would find it easy to get interviews. However, despite sending many CVs with tailored covering letters it was months before I received my first positive response. My only interview experience had been with two small companies, so I went to Elizabeth to prepare for the competency-based interviews that larger companies use. I spent four hours with her and came away with a refreshed CV, a knowledge of my “competencies” and belief that I could succeed.
Although that first positive response did not lead to an interview, offers followed very quickly when I applied using my refreshed CV, so I took a further hour of Elizabeth’s coaching to polish my performance. One smallish employer offered me a job after two interviews but I turned it down because I was waiting on the results of my second interview with a large corporate who I really wanted to work for. Fortunately they also offered me a job, and I start later this month.
Without Elizabeth’s help my CV was almost useless at presenting my worth, and without her coaching to develop my “competency stories” and interview performance there is no way I would have got through even one interview. Without doubt every penny was money very well spent. I highly recommend Elizabeth to anyone looking to secure their dream job.
Thanks, Elizabeth!
Charlie, thank you for comments and I am pleased that you mentioned the CV coaching. It’s often overlooked but the CV is an important first step in promoting yourself. Without an interview nobody can get a job. I knew you would quickly succeed once you got more interviews. You just needed a confidence boost. Enjoy the role!