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  1. Nicki

    Elizabeth and her team were recommended by a colleague and it was an excellent recommendation!

    Elizabeth really knows her stuff – she obviously has a lot of experience in dealing with civil service interviews of a variety of types and at a range of grades. Her knowledge and experience meant that I immediately trusted her judgement.

    She took time to understand where I felt I had gaps but supplemented this with practice interview questions and it was obvious from her feedback that she was able to identify areas for development that I had previously not considered but which immediately rang true.

    Her approach meant that I felt that I was getting genuine interview practice but with “in the moment” feedback and discussion which was invaluable and also beautifully delivered. Elizabeth was hugely supportive both within and outside of the sessions which was genuinely confidence building.

    I have a job which is unpredictable and she was very flexible in finding both times and a medium that would work for me.

    In the event, I was unexpectedly successful in my application. I recognised from the positive feedback some of the areas that we had worked on which was gratifying: I had measurable confirmation that seeking her advice had been absolutely the right choice. But, even if I hadn’t been successful, it would still have been the right thing to do because the added confidence that I now hold in going into interviews will be a benefit that lasts.

    Thank you Elizabeth!

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    • Elizabeth Conley

      Thank you Nicki. You deserved the success you achieved and make time for coaching around a gruelling work schedule and travel. You are much better than you think you are and I hope this results confirms this and builds your confidence. I look forward to working together in the future.

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  2. Evie

    I have recently worked with Chista and Elizabeth and found the whole process extremely informative and supportive. Chista provided some really great insights into the drafting of my personal statement and application form which really helped me to understand and respond more effectively to the skill requirements outlined in the job description.

    Equally, Elizabeth’s support in prepping for interview guided me in constructing answers that ensured I presented my experiences in the most effective way. Elizabeth’s feedback on a presentation that was part of the selection process was also invaluable and I went into the interview feeling confident and well prepared. Not only did I secure the position but I have come out of this experience armed with knowledge and frameworks that I can apply to any future positions that I go for.

    The process was challenging but their encouragement and wisdom gave me the assistance to step up and provide an application and interview that really hit the mark. A huge ‘Thank you’ to them both!

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    • Elizabeth Conley

      Hi Evie, thank you for your generous review. Chista and I were so pleased for you. It was a challenging process but you did it through all your hard work during and between coaching sessions. Well done. We look forward to working with you again on your next promotion. Enjoy the new role and challenge 🙂

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  3. Maisy Collins

    I could not be happier with the help I was given by Chista. One of the best decisions I have made was to contact her, I have never felt so prepared for an interview before. Chista professional expertise was unmatched but on a personal level made me feel so confident in myself. I ended up being successful at the interview and will be forever grateful for her help and time spent with me. I could not recommend Interview Skills Clinic enough.

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  4. Richard

    One of my best decisions was to contact Interview Skills Clinic. Elizabeth was such a great help. The advice she gave me in focussing my experience to the Civil Service was invaluable. The work she did beforehand really made our sessions constructive from the start. Reviewing my responses helped me memorise the important aspects for the interview and yes, I was successful and due to Elizabeth and Interview Skills Clinic as this gave me the edge to feel confident and control my nerves on the day.

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    • Elizabeth

      Hi Richard, many thanks for adding a review. It was a pleasure to work together and your success was much deserved. Until next time, enjoy the challenges ahead. Elizabeth

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  5. Ben

    After finding out I had an interview within the Civil Service, I was at first a bit hesitant however, after being assigned Chista as my coach I had no reason to worry! Chista’s kind and caring approach really helped my confidence and allowed me to secure my first ever Civil Service job! Chista was always on hand even in between our zoom sessions on the other end of the phone to help guide me and answer any additional questions that I had. I would thoroughly recommend Interview Skills Clinic to anyone. Thank you Chista!!

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    • Chista Kermani

      Thank you for taking the time to write such a kind review Ben, and I was so pleased to hear of your success, well done! You had great examples from your extensive voluntary work, which is highly unusual for someone who is still at school, and this, combined with your mature and thoughtful approach, clearly impressed the interviewers. To go straight from school to an HEO Policy Apprenticeship role at the Civil Service is a stellar achievement, and it was an absolute pleasure to work with you to achieve your goal. Good luck with your A-levels and with the start of the apprenticeship, and please do keep in touch – I’m looking forward to hearing of your ongoing successes! Best wishes, Chista

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  6. Gulcin

    I am very lucky to find the InterviewSkillsClinic! Genuinely, I cannot recommend working with the InterviewSkillsClinic enough! From the start to the end of the sessions!
    First, I contacted Rebecca, and she organized a meeting with me immediately to understand my needs and helped me to plan my session with Elizabeth. Without Rebecca’s help and professional guidance, I think I could miss the chance to work with the InterviewSkillsClinic. I had three sessions, one of them with Elizabeth and two of them with Georgina. Before the sessions, Elizabeth and Georgina worked on the job advertisements I applied before and I got interview invitations to prepare for potential questions I would face during the interviews. They gave me time to prepare myself for the questions while using the star technique. In the first session, Elizabeth and I worked on the questions and my answers. After this session, I felt like ‘yes, I found the right coach for my interview preparation’. After Elizabeth’s session, I worked with Georgina. Before our session, first, Georgina watched my recorded session, which was with Elizabeth, and prepared additional questions to work on together. She helped me with my interview presentation preparation as well. I cannot explain her help enough. Both of them are highly professional and meticulous. After working with the InterviewSkillsClinic, I’ve got a job offer! If you are looking for an interview coach, choose the InterviewSkillsClinic. If I look for new job opportunities in the future, I certainly will work with Elizabeth and Georgina.

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    • Georgina Kvassay

      Thank you for your lovely review Gulcin, it was a delight to work with you. You have so much experience and great examples, you just needed some help to build your confidence in answering the questions and articulating yourself in the presentation. I’m so pleased you were successful in your interview and I wish you every success in your move to the UK.

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  7. Ollie Hutchings

    Really pleased to say I had a fantastic experience doing interview coaching with Georgina. The sessions were entirely bespoke to my specific interviewing needs, and each session was able to cover a huge amount and also put it into practice with role play exercises. I now feel vastly more confident in my interviewing abilities after these sessions. Highly recommend!

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    • Georgina Kvassay

      Hi Ollie, thank you so much for your kind review. It was a pleasure to work with you and develop some interview techniques to relate to your business and the work you do. You have a great foundation and you put in such hard work, it was great to see it pay off. You’re an excellent interviewer now! Best wishes with your role, Georgina.

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  8. Mengwei

    I highly recommend this service. I booked two sessions with Matt before my interview. The one week made a big difference and I got the job. Matt has been really supportive, encouraging and easy to work with. For each session he came in well prepared. He looked up specific requirements on my hiring institution’s website, details that would matter to the job but easily ignored by interviewees. The coaching experience is not just about interview skills, it is also about building my confidence so that I can be my best self on the day of the interview. And I can see how this experience will have a positive impact on my way of dealing with work in the future. Thank you!

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    • Matthew Eastlake

      Thank you for the feedback and recommendation. I am very pleased that our work together not only prepared you for the tough interview questions, but in the process you were able to take time to think about your approach to leadership and management. This is an important investment because it will help you prepare for the role and how you will both lead and work with your new colleagues. I am sure this job will go well for you and that you will be able to make a very important difference to the organisation. I wish you all the very best, Matt

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  9. Muntasir Abed

    I had only one interview coaching session with Mat and it was very useful. After having the coaching session I felt very confident in the video interview within civil service and passed it. One session was enough for me to pass the video interview. It really helped out a lot. He gave excellent advice for the interview that majority of people wouldn’t know about. These include going really indepth with the action within STAR. Explained the key terms and phrases that the hiring manager would be looking for. He gave me advice on scoring 6’s for the video interview. He explained all my weaknesses and told me everything I needed to work on. He’s very specialised within the civil service. Without him I wouldn’t have passed. I’m very grateful for his help and my investment paid off.

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    • Matthew Eastlake

      It was a pleasure to work with you. I am pleased that you attacked this interview with confidence and self belief. Understanding the intricacies of the CS success profiles takes time and following our time together I could sense you understood what they were looking for in your answers. Together we managed to not only find strong examples for the required behaviours, but then worked to hone your delivery and communication skills, to include use of voice and body language. I am really pleased that you scored well and have been offered the role – a personal objective you were determined to achieve. Enjoy the role and reflect at each stage on how you can be the very best, building your library of strong behaviour examples for when the next opportunity comes along.

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  10. Kyle

    Highly recommend and I am really thankful to Chista! She helped me to understand what key points to highlight in the interview and to understand the common mistakes to avoid. Chista really made the difference when going to the interview and being successful. The preparation with Chista made things a lot easier.

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    • Chista Kermani

      Thank you for your kind comments Kyle, and I have really enjoyed working with you again, and seeing you succeed again! You are certainly ready to progress to the next level at this highly competitive global organisation, and please do keep in touch and let me know how you get on – I am confident that you will continue to thrive there.

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