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Fabiula Rifiski on October 16, 2024 at 09:16 am
Elizabeth is truly amazing. She has not only helped me stand tall but also completely transformed how I approach interviews and view my skill set. As an interview coach, she goes beyond the basics of preparing for a role. She helps you tailor your skills to fit the specific roles you’re applying for, but more importantly, she opens your eyes to what you’re truly capable of. Sometimes we underestimate our natural abilities because they come easily to us, but Elizabeth shows you how to express these in a way that highlights their full value. She helps you see beyond tasks and focus on the big picture - especially on soft skills, which are crucial in today’s job market. When I first worked with Elizabeth, I received offers from three major companies immediately after our sessions, and I was able to choose the role that was the perfect fit for me. When I later went through a career change, she helped me again, and I successfully landed the job I was aiming for. I highly recommend Elizabeth. Her insights and guidance are invaluable!
Emily Stroud on September 24, 2024 at 11:06 am
Coaching with Claire Hodgson was the best decision I made to kick start my career. Warm and approachable and also punchy, she challenged me to improve much more than I believed I was capable of, and then built up my confidence to perform optimally at interview. I know I would not have got my dream job in the Civil Service without her help. She’s a great coach, so do not waste another second thinking about hiring her. Do it. If you want the job, she is the key to get you through the door.
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
An incredible service. Both Matt and Elizabeth have played instrumental roles in helping me to land a Director-level position with a blue chip organisation – transitioning from the public sector. From framing my experience in applications to preparing for interviews, they provided exactly the support I needed every step of the way. I have no hesitation in recommending.
Hi Ben, I really enjoyed working with you on this high level role. All the very best and keep in touch.
Best regards
Matt
Matthew Eastlake was instrumental in helping me to prepare for my interview , building my confidence and landing my dream job. I had a mock interview session with Matthew. He provided excellent feedback and helped me to align my examples with each competency.
I would strongly recommend Matthew. Thanks Matthew!!
Hi Joseph, Great to hear your news. Well done and good luck in your new role, I enjoyed meeting and working with you. Matt
James helped me better understand my skill set and identify a more fulfilling, progressive career. When preparing for the role opportunity he built my confidence and provided a perspective that contributed to a successful outcome. I’ve recommended James before and would happily do again.
Thanks Marcus, really kind words! Best of luck with it all and stay in touch, James
I had one session with Elizabeth before going on a last minute interview. The session really helped me to understand what the interviewers were looking for in my answers and how to adapt my answers to meet the competencies. Elizabeth highlighted the importance of showing leadership and that this is the ‘golden thread’ that is woven through all the competencies. I’m pleased to say I was offered the role and got top marks for each of the competencies I was assessed against. I have no hesitation in recommending coaching with Elizabeth/the skills clinic – it’s an investment that will pay off! Thanks again
Hi Moni, I was pleased for you. You already had excellent experience for the role and it was about knowing how to get leadership across throughout each of your examples. Enjoy the new role and I hope to work together on your next promotion.
I would like to thank Elizabeth for both her skills and patience in supporting me to get where I wanted to be. The face to face recorded sessions were invaluable. They gave me the chance to work at pace but also the opportunity to review the material in my own time. Thank you Elizabeth, the experience was greatly appreciated.
Hi Tiffany, you did fantastically well as it was a difficult leadership interview with so many criteria to meet. You are a great communicator so I hope this has boosted your confidence. I hope to work together again in a few years. Thanks for the review.
James is a true expert in his field. His combination of deep technical knowledge combined with his personable and empathetic approach is extremely effective. James goes out of his way to ensure his clients get the very best advice and support from someone who is a seasoned industry professional. I found James’ help to be extremely valuable and can recommend him without reservation!!
Aw, thanks Tim. Really pleased things have moved on for you. You seem much more confident and happy in the role now which is excellent. Very aligned! Best of luck with everything and keep in touch. James
James, thank you very much for the session today, I found it incredibly useful and I enjoyed discussing interview answers with you. You helped me draw out my own experiences and how to phrase them in a way that sounds genuine but also appealing for an employer. Overall it was genuinely a really positive experience. Thanks for the great list of insightful questions that I can use to ask the employer too, and the tips about describing an object in detail!
My pleasure Zahra! Please do stay in touch and tell us how you get on. James
Thank you very much Elizabeth and Matthew. I was total rubbish in my first coaching session and a bit better in my second. I got very good feedback on what to improve and areas to tidy up. Surprisingly, I got a G7 offer in the civil service and I am here preparing for a G6 role. Still counting on them (of course!) to coach me through the finishing line.
Now my confidence is high and I am so happy and grateful. Thanks a million, you saved my family.
Hi Yemi, this is fantastic news. I am so pleased the coaching paid off as I know how difficult it was to invest in the coaching. Remember they chose you because your skills and experience made you the strongest candidate. Matt and myself just helped you promote your skills in a way that achieved the highest assessment. Well done!
James is a fantastic career coach and a delight to deal with. He is very creative in his approach and really thinks outside of the box when trying to come up with alternatives avenues for people to explore in their careers. He is also super helpful in coming up with a different way of helping you present your capabilities and strengths.
Thanks Claudia! I do hope things are well your end and at your fund. Please keep in touch. James
After several unsuccessful job applications and a subsequent drop in confidence, I sought professional guidance from Matthew. From the onset he was incredibly supportive and helpful. Matthew provided clear direction and advice on my Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letters to help ensure they would ‘stand out’ from the rest.
Within 4 days of receiving Matthew’s guidance I was offered a job! Not only has this boosted my confidence but I will be able to use the information he has taught me in future job applications.
Matthew is extremely experienced, professional and I couldn’t recommend him highly enough.
Fantastic news Alexandra, I am really pleased that our work together paid off so quickly. All the very best in your new role.