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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 !!!!
Matthew helped prepare me for Medical School interviews. I had two layouts – one in an MMI format with questions sent out prior and one was a little more unknown but told to be more group and scenario based. Matthew was excellent in helping me with my questions – running through with the good aspects of my answers, highlighting how I could improve, gave me suggestions to think outside the box, everything. He helped me practice answering to improve my confidence with the interview setting and gave me tips for feeling at ease. With the other interview where I was unsure how to prepare, he gave me skills and actions appropriate to all situations to help improve me generally as an interviewee. Overall excellent service and a huge help with my interviews!
Hi Amelia, I really hope that you secure the place you so richly deserve. I enjoyed working with you and believe that your focus and hard work will pay off. Matt
I had a skype consultation with Matthew before going for a teaching interview. His advice was great. Very clear and was helpful to run through some interview questions and the structure of how to answer some of the more awkward questions I could be asked. It really helped me in the interview.
Hi Ruth, I’m pleased that the interview went well and I look forward to hearing their decision. Our work together was not only necessarily fast-paced but fun. I feel that you had prepared really well for the wide range of questions I challenged you with and I’m please to hear that it was a great help. Matt
I had a Skype consultation with Elizabeth last year at short notice. She managed to fit me into her busy schedule. The advice I got was invaluable! I had been unsuccessful in two interviews and having that session with Elizabeth made me see where I was going wrong. I got the job that I am really enjoying and I know that without your help Elizabeth I would not have. Thank you so much!
Marilyn, thank you for thinking of me after all this time. I am hope the job is going well and I hope we can work together again when you’re looking for your next promotion.
Hi Elizabeth,It was a pleasure having the session with you. You managed to help me structure and present my answers very well which was extremely helpful during my interview. I want to really thank you for the effort you made even though you were sick on that day. The interview was successful and I got the job. Many Thanks,Mohammed
Hi Mohammed, I was happy to help. Specialist interviews in NHS are particularly difficult as they assessing a candidate on a such a wide specification. You just needed a boost in confidence to expand on your examples. Enjoy the new challenge.
I arranged an appointment with Elizabeth after a string of not-quite-successful interviews in the highly competitive university sector. The session was really helpful and gave me fresh perspective, improving my confidence and strategy. Based on Elizabeth’s advice, I began approaching my interview prep differently and, following some practice and hard work based on what I learnt, have now managed to secure a job that I’m extremely pleased with. I’d recommend Elizabeth for anyone experiencing a similar situation.
Hi Daniel, fantastic news! I am so pleased that all your hard work paid off. The University sector is so competitive that an applicant needs lots of confidence to succeed. Enjoy the new role.
Before my coaching sessions with Elizabeth, I had written off the civil service as a potential employer, despite having a background in policy development, as my applications failed to get me an interview on every single occasion. Elizabeth firstly supported me to write competency examples in a clearer and more succinct way through a Skype session and regular e-mail follow up. Once I had mastered this, I got through the sift on the next attempt. We then moved forward with 2 interview coaching sessions to help build my confidence in presenting my examples and tailoring them to different questions. I did well enough in the interview to be placed on the reserve list. I really enjoyed working with Elizabeth and would highly recommend her to others in a similar situation. I will continue to apply for civil service and public sector roles in the New Year with renewed confidence and enthusiasm.
Hi Heather, thanks for writing a review. It’s helpful for visitors to see that passing the grade in the civil service is not always enough to be offered the role. You have to achieve the highest score on the day. I am confident that you’ll soon be in this position. Keep in touch.
In just one session with Elizabeth, I was able to see immediate results. She brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise that I believe was crucial in helping to develop key messages and responses during interviews that are delivered with both honesty and impact. I fully recommend Elizabeth for anyone seeking such skills.
Thanks Chris. You are naturally a strong communicator but I am glad it was still helpful to go through the leadership competency questions together. It gave your confidence a boost for the interview. Enjoy the new role.
When the opportunity of a career move came along I had been working for the same company for many years so had next to no experience of current interview techniques.
Elizabeth was very patient, she helped me understand the interview process and offered me great insights into what the interviewer would be looking for, in both strengths and competency based questions.
In our first Skype session she helped me articulate my answers and understand how to best prepare for the interview. During our second Skype session a few days before my interview she offered me very constructive feedback on how I could improve even further and really helped me approach the interview with confidence.
Thanks to Elizabeth’s invaluable expertise and knowledge I was called back for a second interview and was offered the role!
I really cannot thank Elizabeth enough for all her help and I highly recommend her coaching to anyone who needs support with interview techniques.
Hi Nathalie, not surprisingly it was very daunting for you go for an interview after working so long in one organisation but you had all the skills and experience they were looking for and this is what really matters in an interview. It will be a big change for you. Keep in touch as I would love to know how you get on.
Before I had a session with Elizabeth, I was unsure as to how I should approach a forthcoming assessment centre for a place on the graduate scheme of a Big Four accounting firm. I had a tendency to lose track of what I wanted to say, and I wasn’t sure which experiences best demonstrated the key values of the firm. However, with her insightful suggestions and deep understanding of both 1-on-1 interview and group exercise techniques, I felt assured and confident in my approach to preparation. As a result of her coaching, I had a clear strategy going into the AC, and was offered a position on my first attempt. I would wholeheartedly recommend Elizabeth to anyone seeking to hone their interview technique, build real confidence and bring out their full potential in the interview process.
Thanks Mark, However competitive or difficult the assessment day are most organisations are looking for candidates who can work well in a team and someone they like. You worked hard to overcome your nerves and tried hard to make good eye contact and build rapport in the group exercise and in the interview. It clearly worked and you now have a great start to your career.
Matthew was very useful in helping me prepare for a children’s therapist job. After a few failed interviews, due to a lack of confidence and limited experience of interviewing, Matthew helped me build a structure around how I answer questions and also build self confidence about the experience I had and ability to talk about it. I felt much more capable to answer questions in my interview the following week and managed to land the job!
Hi Millie, This is great news. It was really rewarding to see you grow in confidence and self belief during our session and then put all this into practice the following day at interview, thus securing the new role. You are well qualified and I wish you every success. Matt