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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 !!!!
Elizabeth is one of the most friendly professionals that I have ever met. She was not only able to help me with my interview skills but also how to behave and act professionally and wisely during an assessment centre. I would highly recommend working with Elizabeth if you’re trying to secure a job opportunity, she has all the knowledge and experience required for the help you need. Thank you and Goodluck with your future!
Hi Omar, thank you. I knew it wouldn’t take you long to get offered a graduate role but it can feel very daunting to go through such a rigorous and competitive application process. Good luck with your career and maybe see you back in a few years time.
A big thank you to Elizabeth for her help! I interviewed with a Magic Circle law firm earlier this year and approached Elizabeth for her advice in the days before. She has an expert eye and within minutes was offering clear advice on my areas for improvement. Crucially, she offers advice on firm-specific interview technique. This translated into me being calm and composed on interview day, confident I had coherent, well-structured and tailored responses. I would recommend Elizabeth in a heartbeat and would happily work with her again in the future.
Hi David, you did fantastically well against some stiff competition. Once we honed in on the skills they were looking for you were able to use your experience to stand-out. The organisation is a great cultural fit and I can see you staying there for some time. I am sure you’ll love it. Thanks for your review.
I had very little confidence following an unsuccessful interview and being given quite harsh feedback . I had only a few days to prepare for another, even more important interview. Elizabeth helped me achieve, in one session, what I thought would take months of work. Elizabeth gave me the confidence I needed to go to the interview – I was going to withdraw from the process. I applied all the tips Elizabeth gave me and it worked. The interview was a success. I would have no hesitation in recommending Elizabeth.
Hi Mariam, there’s so much I could say. You had fantastic skills but just didn’t believe it. What a difference a little confidence makes. I hope to work together again in a couple of years.
I found Elizabeth incredibly helpful. She was well-informed about the format of competency and strength-based questions and really made the process of civil service interviews a lot more transparent and less intimidating. As a result I felt I had a clear understanding of what was expected of me and how I should prepare. She also helped me understand how to convey the value in my career history in an interview. Having a recording of our conversation was invaluable as I was able to listen repeatedly to her thoughts and advice in preparation.
I was able to walk into my first civil service interview far more confident and well-prepared than I would have been otherwise and was offered the role. I will call on her help in future without hesitation.
Hi Ella, You just needed to be more prepared and better than any other candidate which you clearly were. I would be delighted to help next time. Enjoy the new role.
Elizabeth’s guidance and advice was invaluable. It really helped to have someone with such experience give me useful feedback when practising for interview, so I could improve and give the real interview my best shot.
Job hunting is a mixed bag. Sometimes you find a new role immediately, at other times there are a lot of unexpected bumps along the way which knock your confidence. Elizabeth helped me to re-focus and show my skills and experience at their best.
Hi Charlotte, often it’s difficult changing career direction but I knew you were capable of applying for more senior roles. It was worth holding out for. I look forward to hearing about how you get on although I know you’ll be great!
Elizabeth really helped to demystify competency based interviews. This allowed me to focus on the areas I needed to improve on and also assisted me to respond more effectively to the interviewers and the areas they were looking to explore through their questions. Elizabeth helped me to build my confidence and offered reassurance, taking me through some practice questions prior to my interview, and three days later I successfully secured a new role through a competency based interview. I will definitely be seeking her assistance again when looking to secure further career advancement.
Rashid, you did fantastically well and really just needed a confidence boost and a bit more practice around competency questions. You had strong skills and experience for the role and I am glad I was able to help. Thank you for the review.
Elizabeth gave me the tools and confidence to succeed at my interview.
Although the position I was going for involved a significant amount of technical preparation, Elizabeth understood perfectly the situation and provided me with guidance and practical tips which and really made a difference in how I approached the challenge.
I am extremely grateful for her precious help!
Hi Cecilia, it was a very technical competency interview and you did well, particularly moving up two levels. The hard work paid off! Thanks for taking the time to write a review.
Thank you Elizabeth so much for your help. After the one session that I had with you, I was successful in obtaining a job position from my next interview, you really did have a positive impact when it came to coaching me. I took on board every bit of feedback that you provided me, reviewed the audio file that you provided as well as the power point presentation to aid me in my preparation. The help that you gave me allowed me to not only structure my answers better but to also make it sound more natural, which I had found difficult to do in previous interviews that I had been on. I am just so grateful for the advice that you provided to get me over the finishing line and started on my new career!
Hi Ravi, thanks for your review. Good luck with the move and the new role. I am sure you’ll settle in well and soon feel part of the team.
Elizabeth was extremely helpful and supportive when I was preparing for my medical school interviews (and first proper interviews ever). She did not just ask inquisitive questions tailored to the interview style but also taught me to think on my feet and answer any question the university could throw at me! I’ve just received an offer from my first choice. Thank you!
Hi Emilia,
I am so excited for you. You’ve done fantastical well to get a place at such a prestigious Medical School. Just focus now on getting the grades you need and then you can enjoy a long summer holiday before you start. Well done!
I decided to organise some face-to-face interview coaching with Elizabeth a few months ago while I was applying to a range of graduate roles. While I knew I was a strong candidate on paper, I wasn’t confident I would do well in an interview, and was really struggling to form some good examples for strengths etc. During the two sessions I had with Elizabeth I learnt a lot about what interviewers are actually looking for, and developed a much clearer understanding of which of my strengths I should be selling to recruiters and how best to back them up with the examples I had.
We did a mock interview session which was videoed, and I found being able to look back at this incredibly useful for re-listening to the turns-of-phrase and tips that Elizabeth gave me during the session that I would have otherwise forgotten! Overall, the sessions hugely increased my confidence to be able to walk into an interview and sell myself, and definitely made the graduate application process less stressful. I’m starting a new job on Monday at a big media firm and can confidently say that Elizabeth contributed a lot to me getting that job! So thank you very much, Elizabeth!
Hi Will, thanks for your comments. One of the challenges we had initially was deciding what you want to do. Once you decided on digital marketing is was easier to be more focused in both your applications and interviews. You did really well and I look forward to hearing how you get on.