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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 contacted the Interview Skills Clinic after being unsuccessful at 5 consecutive interviews. Rebecca moved really swiftly getting me in touch with Elizabeth knowing I had one day before my next interview. Elizabeth is amazing! She is so honest, and really knows her stuff. She really explains where improvements are needed and how to make these small but so important changes. I felt different I. My interview the following day and included all the changes that Elizabeth pointed out. I actually got the job the very next day! Will definitely come back before going for the next role!
Hi Devan, Thanks for review. Both Rebecca and myself were excited for you. It is so frustrating to go for interviews, have all the right experience but not succeed and don’t know why. Once you know what you are doing wrong it is so much easier and quicker to turn the interview around. Well done. Enjoy the new role 🙂
Matthew worked with me over two sessions and provided relevant feedback for improvement on my examples for my civil service interview. I was successful in my interview and this wouldn’t be possible without Matthew’s help. Great service, would recommend it.
Thanks Nicky, Great to hear that you were successful, I enjoyed working with you and hope we can work together again when the time comes. Enjoy the role, thanks again, Matt
Having got as far as interview stage and no further I obviously needed help. Jane was informed, professional, kind but clear that I needed tough love. The recordings were helpful to go over advice later as there was so much to take in. I had 3 sessions saving the last one until I had an interview on the table. And was offered the job. Result! Many thanks
Thank you Stella. It was a real pleasure to work with you and I wish you every success in your new role.
I worked with Matthew during my interview process. I cannot recommend him enough, he was very professional and excellent at what he does. He guided me through the interview process with patience, his communications skills truly are excellent and helped me to articulate my answers to the questions perfectly. This would not have been possible without him.
Thank you Suki, It was a pleasure to work with you and I am very pleased you were successful. You were totally dedicated to improving your interview skills and technique and worked hard to ensure you gave your very best on the day. I hope the new role goes well. Matt
My two sessions with Elizabeth were so helpful, she was extremely knowledgable and professional in her coaching. Her advice was very practical and having two sessions really helped as I had time to improve my examples in between sessions. She really gave me the tools and confidence to succeed in my interviews and I got offered the job! Thank you Elizabeth!
Sofi thanks so much for taking the time to write a review. I think this is a perfect role for you, it plays to your strength and skills and it will give you more challenge and opportunities. Enjoy!
Elizabeth has been extremely helpful and supportive, providing me the expertise and confidence I needed in order to be successful at interviews. Following a 1 hour session with Elizabeth, I secured a job within 2 weeks. I highly recommend anyone who has been unsuccessful at interviews, to seek guidance from Elizabeth.
Cameron I was really chuffed to hear that you got offered the internship, it will be great experience. Importantly you now know how to prepare for interviews and have more confidence. I have no doubt that you will succeed in getting a graduate job next.
I would like to thank Matt for all the help he provided me preparing for my Civil Service interview. The hints and tips provided proved to be vital during the interview I had. He motivated me to believe that I was ready for this interview. Although I declined the job offer I look forward to working with Matt again in the future.
Hi Jay, I enjoyed working with you and it was great to hear that you ended up with options, a nice position to be in. As you discovered, motivation to succeed at interview, combined with energy and passion go a long way to getting across the line. I hope to hear of your continuing success and please keep in touch. Matt
Highly recommended. I cannot praise Interview Skills Clinic enough. I had attended many interviews with Civil Service recruiters and did not secure the position. I had a session with Chista where she guided me through the competency and strength-based questions and I got the job at my next interview. Amazing really.
I could not have done it without them.
Hi Temi, I am glad coaching was helpful and got the success you wanted. I know Chista enjoyed meeting you and working together. Enjoy the new role and thanks for the review.
Highly recommended. I used the Interview Skills Clinic after failing to get through a succession of Scottish Government and UK civil service interviews, and it worked!
My coach, Elizabeth, is familiar with Civil Service and Scottish Government interview processes. She helped me to think critically about how competency-based interviewing works and to anticipate what questions might come up. She also worked with me to prepare a selection of answers, which she then honed through a mock interview. She was robust in her feedback and advice, which meant I really dealt with my weak areas and developed better answers that brought out my strengths.
I was then successful in the very next interview I attended – thanks in large part to Elizabeth’s advice.
Thanks Tim, many thanks for the review. I am sorry you had difficulites adding the review to our Google Business page. It was a pleasure to be able to help. You were successful because you had extensive skills and experience to do the job, I just helped you frame your answers for the Scottish Civil Service interview, which as we know are quite challenging. Hopefully, we can work together in the future.
I had 3 sessions with Mat who has been very supportive and helpful from the very beginning. I was impressed with his engagement, knowledge and professionalism. I would definitely recommend Mat!!!
Thank you for your kind words. I am very pleased that everything worked out for you and I am sure you will excel in this new role. Please stay in touch, Matt