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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 had 2 sessions with Elizabeth before my interview. She helped me understand what interviewers are looking for and helped me turn the interview into a formula in my mind. I really appreciated her positive encouragement and honest feedback. The sessions also helped me become more comfortable talking about myself out loud (something I had previously struggled with). After working with Elizabeth my interview strategy clicked in my mind, I was able to perform on the day and I ended up getting the job! Thank you so much for your help and guidance 🙂
Hi Priyanka, it was fantastic news. You have extensive experience and skills that you totally deserved the role! All that was holding you back was confidence. I hope this success gives you the boost to go onwards and upwards 🙂
I always considered myself to be someone that interviews well, but Elizabeth helped me structure responses and consider questions in ways that I’d never considered before. Her expert advice helped me stand out and secure a step up in my career that started from an ambitious application!
Thanks Tristan for the review. You are naturally strong communicator and I am glad I was able to just help you promote your value a little more and what you bring to the team. It’s a great role, enjoy the new challenge.
Chista was of invaluable help, asking the right questions and pointing me towards interesting ways to weave my experience into my answers in a structured manner. Chista was not only of immense help during our sessions, but also incredibly responsive and available if I had any additional questions for her. Thank you!
Dear Amy, thank you so much for your kind words. It was a real pleasure working with you and I was delighted to hear of your success. You coped admirably with a gruelling application/interview process for a highly competitive post, and your hard work certainly paid off – many congratulations! I have no doubt that you will continue to shine in your new role, and wish you all the very best for the future.
Elizabeth was amazing in all her advice on how to succeed in interviews. I was finding the rigorous apprenticeship applications really difficult but as soon as I had a session with her I felt so much more confident, both in my answers to questions but also in myself. It must have payed off, because after her help I got the first apprenticeship I interviewed for. I would recommend her to anyone who’s ever looking for interview advice. Thank you! 🙂
Hi Anna, I was so pleased for you. Getting a confirmed offer in these uncertain time is a great result.You did really as apprenticeship are very competitive. Keep in touch and let me know how you get on.
I had a fantastic session with Matthew in preparation for an interview for a civil service leadership programme. His support was invaluable in helping me to develop a clear, compelling account of my leadership journey, and structure my preparation to ensure that I was able to give the best possible account of myself on the day. I’m delighted to say that I passed the interview on the first attempt. Thanks again!
Thanks Chris, I enjoyed working with you and know that you will be a real asset to the programme and a great colleague and source of inspiration to the rest of the cohort. I look forward to hearing of your continued success. Matt
Elizabeth strikes a really good balance between frank feedback and positive encouragement. She really helped me focus on the strategic importance and personal impact of my interview stories, and to deliver them clearly and crisply. I got the job!” Public sector head of communications
Hi Eddie, many thanks for the review. You’ve got excellent experience and just need a boost in confidence. Enjoy the new challenge. Elizabeth
A great and welcoming place to come to for help, encouragement and tips for navigating through application processes. Quick communication and help available at anytime.
Hi Harry, Chista and myself are really pleased for you. Through your motivation and hard work you’ve landed a great graduate role against tremendous competition. You deserve it and I know you’ll do well. Keep in touch and let us know how you get on. Elizabeth
I had a session with Elizabeth a few days before a recent interview, and her advice and impetus was the single biggest reason i got the job. She made me far more comfortable talking about myself, gave me the self-confidence necessary for an impressive performance, and taught me some really useful interview techniques. She also followed up with incredibly helpful interactive advice, and was available up until the date of the interview. Wholehearted recommendation for anyone who wants a job!
Hi Douglas, thank you. It was fantastic news for you and what I want you to take away for this is that you can do interviews and succeed. You don’t need to be freelance any longer!
Ms.Chista helped me immensely with my interview, helping me practise with very targeted and focussed questions. She was very encouraging, giving me lots of critical advice on how to improve. She was very encouraging, which helped me build my confidence for the interview as well.
Hi Shabita, it was such a pleasure working with you, and I was over the moon to hear that you have two medical school offers (including one for your top choice) and two pending interviews – an outstanding achievement, well done! You have all the attributes to make a fine doctor, with bucket-loads of enthusiasm to boot, and I’m looking forward to hearing of even greater successes in the future. All the best, Chista
Many thanks to Matthew for his excellent advice in helping me prepare my personal statement and to Elizabeth for her invaluable input and guidance in interview preparation. Thanks to you both, I was offered my ideal job at my first attempt.