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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 found the interview preparation and advice with Matthew really useful. The way he helped me phrase and focus on answers meeting the personal spec was second to none.
Hi Michelle, I am really pleased that you were successful in securing a senior leadership role and I wish you every success. Matt
I knew I had the experience, knowledge and skills for the roles I was applying for. Recruiters told me that my CV was great. I was getting first round interviews. But that’s where I came unstuck… I’d never get past the first or second round. I couldn’t work out why it was, and that’s where Elizabeth came in.
Elizabeth transformed my interview technique. She taught me to be more confident in articulating my abilities, helped me to target my answers effectively, and took time to show me how my body language can play a crucial role in building rapport with the interviewer.
As I happily write this from my office at my new employer, I will always be thankful that I got in touch with Elizabeth for her help, and I would certainly seek her advice and input again in the future.
Hi Ed, thanks for the review. Being made redundant always knocks confidence but you recovered very quickly and it hasn’t taken you long to be offered a new challenging role. Enjoy it and I hope to work together again when you are looking for promotion.
I sought Elizabeth’s coaching in preparation for an interview that consisted of a technical interview and a group activity. Elizabeth suggested an initial 90 minute in person session which uncovered areas where I needed to make improvements to my responses. This first session was followed by a 60 minute Skype session where she conducted a mock interview and provided strategies and techniques for answering technical questions that may have caught me off guard. She also provided strategies to use during the group activity that allowed me to contribute without being too aggressive. The strategies and techniques Elizabeth taught me definitely allowed me to be successful in the interview and I was offered the position I interviewed for. I would say that if you’re a recent graduate, the investment is certainly worth it.
Hi Alliyah, thanks for taking the time to write a review. I was delighted to hear about your success. It’s a great start to your career. Good luck and enjoy the challenge.
I had coaching sessions with both Elizabeth and Matthew and can’t thank them enough for all the valuable help they provided.
I’d been looking to progress to the next grade in the Civil Service and had been to a number of interviews but had failed to be successful. I therefore contacted Interview Skills Clinic and spoke to Elizabeth. As soon as I explained my problem, Elizabeth picked up on where I might be going wrong and set out what interviewers we’re looking for at that grade.
I had two 90 minute coaching sessions; one with Elizabeth and one with Matthew and they were both brilliant. Both provided effective but easy to follow advice and guidance on how I could develop my scenarios to sell myself more and match what was being looked for at that particular grade. They also gave useful tips on how I could present myself well at interview, deal with awkward questions and handle the “strength” based questions that now form part of the interviews. All this was done in a friendly and supportive environment.
I had an interview shortly after my coaching sessions and by applying what I’d learned from Elizabeth and Matthew I was successful. I’m so pleased that I used Interview Skills Clinic and would definitely recommend Elizabeth and Matthew.
Hi James, fantastic news, well done. We were so pleased that you got the result you deserved. You were very flexible about working with both of us and I am glad it worked well.
I’d had a series of mediocre interviews, and lacked confidence as a result. I contacted Interview Skills Clinic, and was really impressed by the coaching. Matthew was really thorough, encouraging and full of useful advice. He was able, in a short space of time, to transform the way I told stories in interviews, how to prepare for the interview, and gave me confidence going into the interview. I’d had a bad interview coaching experience before, but I can honestly say that Matthew is brilliant at what he does. I got the job I wanted and I also now feel much more confident moving forward! Thank you!
Thank you Lucy, I am very pleased that you have a great new role to look forward to and I enjoyed working with you to help you communicate your full potential, well done and enjoy the job. Matt
Thank you very much Elizabeth…
Well, I was in an NHS administration position for last five and half years and desperately wanted to move on to the next band within NHS. I attended around 10 or more interviews without success. Then I contacted Interview Skills and Elizabeth took my case. I provided her with the stories I was using in the interviews. Elizabeth taught me to say the same stories in very effective way. That really helped me to restructure my answers and gave me wider view for an interview.
After the session with Elizabeth, I had few more interviews and got really positive feedback. Then the day came for a right one and I nailed it. I am much happier that I consulted Interview Skills. I recommend a 90 minute session and provide with some material before hand to the consultant. Also tell them about the feedback you have been receiving from your past interviews. That will help consultant to find out the problem areas in your interview techniques.
Thanks you Elizabeth again and to the Interview Skills.
Hi Ahmed,
I am so pleased you got the promotion you were looking for. You had excellent experience and skills for the role and just needed confidence to share your examples in a way which would achieve a high assessment. Good luck with the new position and I hope you work together again in the future.
When I found out recruitment had started for the job of my dreams but the person interviewing would have had the (dis)pleasure of interviewing me previously. With no offer made and poor feedback on interview style, I knew I had to do something different this time. A google search led me to find Elizabeth and I booked a 90 minute session in London.
I had a fair amount of doubt that 90 minutes would help change my style but went along with an open mind. Elizabeth took me through some initial questions, gave me feedback on body language, content, structure and then guided me through questions again. My nerves were high – similar reaction to normal interviews – but I felt supported throughout.
I came away with a completely fresh awareness of what the interviewers would be looking for, how to structure responses and how to be aware of my eye contact / body movement (not as simple as I had thought to control during stressful situations)
I secured the job, had great feedback from the panel – particularly the person who had interviewed me before “like a different person” and now looking forward to starting my new role. It is without any doubts that I secured this thanks to Elizabeth’s guidance and feedback. I am incredibly grateful and would recommend anyone to invest in their development and career with the coaching Elizabeth and the team offer. Thank you!
Hi Kim, I am glad you felt supported. Understandable it is very frustrating when you don’t know what’s going wrong. I am so pleased you got offered the role, it was well deserved. Best wishes Elizabeth
Thanks to Matthew I got a job offer I wanted.
Before my scheduled Skype call with Matthew, I’ve had a poor run with recent interviews, and wanted the coaching but was not sure which coach to choose – many coaches have good reviews on the internet but I didn’t know which one would work for me personally. I work in a very technical positions in a relatively obscure field. In our training session, I have found Matthew’s comments extremely relevant, and aced the next interview.
I’m glad I went with Matthew. I was immediately impressed with his composure, taking charge of the conversation and keeping the process interesting and relevant. I also noticed very good preparation on Matthew’s part. He has learned the key bits about my work and some of the professional lingo specifically for our conversation, so he made the environment feel much closer to the “real thing”.
He readily answered any of my “of the cuff” questions about interviewing process which showed me he is a real interviewing expert.
He used an extremely useful feedback model where he would ask a question and then immediately after my answer, he would give very useful points on where I did well or could improve.
Overall, I am very impressed with his work. Thanks to his tips I have gained the confidence to ace my interview and got a job offer. I will surely recommend Matthew to any of my friends.
Thank you Oleg, I enjoyed working with you, it was an interesting and complex role and I’m very pleased that you have been successful – you deserve it. All the very best in your new role. Matthew
I applied for a senior leadership role, but due to my professional background had very little experience of competency based interviews. There was a lot of work to be done in the two sessions I had with Elizabeth – really starting from first principles.
And as as I travelled home from the interview, reflecting on all the things I had been asked and had said, it occurred to me that those two sessions with Elizabeth might just have made the difference between success and failure. And this was confirmed to me when I was later offered the role.
I suspect she has something valuable to offer candidates at all levels. It is certainly worth giving her a call. It might make the difference for you too.
Thanks David. You did all the hard work and I so pleased that you got the opportunity you deserved. Enjoy the role.
I had couple of unsuccessful interviews and I arranged an interview session with Elizabeth. She suggested me how to prepare for the upcoming interview, how my job experience will fit into the role. I was over the moon to be offered two offers. She made all the difference and would highly recommend to others.
Hi Haseeb, You worked really hard preparing for the interview and I am so pleased it paid off. Enjoy the new role.