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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 recently had a very useful session with Matthew, in which he gave me invaluable advice, from targeting my letter of motivation and CV to improving my interview skills. Matthew immediately spotted where I needed help and he really improved my confidence levels. I had lots of interviews following the session, and I was able to represent myself much better with the knowledge and practice gained during the sessions. I am happy to say that as a result I was able to land director-level position with a 50% pay rise in a really interesting company. Many thanks, Matthew!
Hi Michaela, I am really pleased that you have enjoyed so much success, I enjoyed working with you on the journey and all the very best in your new role. Best regards Matt
Elizabeth really boosted my confidence, explained what the employers were looking for and prepared me really well for my interviews. I got several job offers after one session with her – highly recommend.
Thanks Kirsten. You had great experience but I think you’re right – the difference was understanding what the Interviewers were looking for so you could adapt your examples. Well done. I hope to see you in a couple of years time when you are looking for promotion, if not before.
I recently had a fantastic interview skills session with Matthew, in which he gave me invaluable advice about how to prepare for an upcoming interview and tailor my examples to the role, as well as extremely helpful feedback on my answers to practice questions. I was delighted to be offered the role following the interview itself, and am sure that Matthew’s expert support made all the difference on the day. Thanks again!
Thanks Chris and very well done. I very much enjoyed working with you, all you hard work paid off, solid preparation and focus is key. Enjoy your new role and I wish you every success. Matthew
I had a brilliant practice interview session with Matthew to help me prepare for an airline interview. Matthew immediately saw where I needed improvement and the session was a great way to help work on my technique when answering challenging questions. I am pleased to say I got the job! Thanks again
Hi Leah, fantastic news, you worked hard to get through all of the stages involved and now have a great career ahead. All the very best for the future. Matt
I had two sessions with Elizabeth to help prepare me for an interview for a high profile public appointment. Both were incredibly helpful in giving me a chance to practice answers to challenging questions in a safe space and to work on my technique and opening presentation and then to consolidate the learning. I landed the job and took away tips that will stand me in good stead for years to come. Can’t recommend her highly enough!
Thank you Justin, I am glad I was able to help. You were already a strong communicator but just need a little encouragement to promote yourself!
After six interviews where I got good feedback -but no job offer- I had 2 sessions with Elizabeth. She immediately identified how I could improve my interview technique, using the same material but presenting it differently. She was also extremely helpful in fitting me in on very short notice as I had another interview coming up. I received a job offer at the next interview! I am really grateful for Elizabeth’s help and will definitely consult her immediately when I next want to move jobs!
I am pleased I was able to help and I would be very happy to help next time. Thanks for the review.
I worked with Matthew in preparing my application to the civil service. He provided invaluable advice in helping my understand what they were looking for and leveraging my experiences to date to answer the behavioural questions.
Thanks David, all the very best for your next steps, I very much enjoyed working with you on preparing your application. Kind regards Matthew
I cannot recommend Elizabeth enough! I went to see her for two sessions before my interview and she provided me with invaluable advice. I was able to see where I was going wrong before, and vastly improve my interview technique. With Elizabeth’s help I went into my interview feeling well prepared and more confident, and I got the job. Thanks again!
Thanks Marie-Lise, you did really well and I am not surprised even though it was a difficult interview. Enjoy the new challenge and I hope to work together again when you’re going for promotion.
I went to see James just a week before I had an assessment centre for a job in the financial services sector. James was incredibly helpful and he changed the way I approached interviews and how I felt about them.
He helped me with both behavioural techniques and understanding what exactly it is interviewers are looking for in your answers. I would definitely recommend going to see him it is a certainly a great investment.
Thanks Alex – best of luck with it all. They’re a great firm which I know well! Best / James
Elizabeth did a wonderful job of helping me prepare for an interview in the US. Her feedback helped me to take my responses to a deeper level, and I was able to use some of the stories she had coached me through in a successful interview. The Skype recording made it easy to review her feedback. Thank you, Elizabeth!
Hi Annie, I am glad I was able to help and that you find Skype coaching useful, the new recording facility does make a difference. Enjoy the new role and hopefully we’ll have a chance to work together next time.