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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 cannot praise Elizabeth’s skills enough. I had never been for an competency based interview before; in fact I haven’t really had a formal interview for over thirty years. Elizabeth was very reassuring but honest. She had some great tips for building confidence and I got the job!
Elizabeth’s last tip is to make sure I celebrate, which is what I am about to do.
Many thanks for all your hard work.
Hi Jane, you totally deserve the job. It’s sometimes more difficult to persuade the interviewers that you can be naturally quiet but still have strong interpersonal skills for staff management and customer relations. You’ve done it!
I contacted Elizabeth at the point where I had had about ten interviews, and not been offered a job. Working with Elizabeth helped me prepare better for my NHS competency-based interview, and not only did I feel much more confident before going into the interview, I presented myself better in terms of appearance as I dressed as advised (something I had neglected before), and I talked fully about my skills and abilities, whereas previously I was shutting down. I think being able to practice my interview skills so intensively was the key to me being able to just keep on talking positively about myself for thirty or so minutes! I would definitely use Elizabeth’s services again, and only wish I had helped myself in this way earlier.
Stella, thank you. You had more than enough skills for the job. Now you can go back to being the strong listener that you are which is great for your role with patients rather than talking about yourself!
After being unsuccessful in a range of interviews over the past few years, my confidence and self-esteem were at an all time low. I recognised I need to take action to change my work life if I was going to develop my career. I had heard a great deal about coaching to help people achieve their goals but did not have anyone who came recommended to me. After spending a long time searching the internet, I contacted Elizabeth for assistance. By this time, I was applying for a post and needed some urgent help.
Elizabeth’s response was fantastic. Every email was responded to on the same day, my queries were answered and she very kindly manage to help me at short notice.
I can honestly say, this is my first experience of having a coach and I cannot recommend it enough. In such a short time, Elizabeth had identified the problem and we began working on it instantly. Her intuition, insight and communication skills are second to none. In 3 hours I learnt more about myself, my abilities, strengths etc than I have attending numerous courses. Not to mention the rapport between us was instant.
I was shortlisted and offered the job – which I accepted. SUCCESS!I will not stop there as I also recognise the value of ongoing coaching, which is my next step.
I cannot recommend Elizabeth highly enough. This was money truly well invested.
Thank you Elizabeth and see you soon.
Sarah
Thank you Sarah for such generous comments. You remind me about why I love my job. Enjoy your new role.
Elizabeth is a star! At the last minute I booked a 2-hour session with Elizabeth in preparation for three interviews I had coming up. The interviews went very well, her strategy was extremely helpful especially in preventing me from having blank moments right after a question. The preparation process she taught me also gave me great confidence as I felt that the examples I had prepared could answer many questions,also I definitely prefer the CARE structure to STAR. I received offers from all three!! YEAY! Thank you Elizabeth, I will certainly contact you again in the future.
Thank you Muna. It always makes my day when I hear the success stories. I great result from just one session! It just goes to show it is all about the right preparation. Enjoy the new job.
Prior to working with Elizabeth I really struggled with job interviews. I was nervous and had little self confidence when it came to job interviews. Elizabeth’s coaching completely changed that. She showed me different ways of preparing for interviews and conducting yourself to convince the interviewer that you are the right candidate for the job. For that I am extremely grateful. I would definitely recommend Elizabeth’s coaching to anyone who is looking to improve and develop their interview skills to enhance their job prospects.
Luke thank you. It just proves that if you believe in yourself you can do anything. You’ve got lots of skills, aim high and you’ll get there.
Many thanks to Elizabeth who helped me with my interview technique which included verbal style and body langauge. The practice sessions and preparation meant that I ‘hit the ground running’ at the start of the interview and had lots of energy. The result was that I got a job where there was very stiff competition. I’d definitely recommend Elizabeth to anyone seeking to perform well in an interview situation and maximise their chances. I’d especially recommend the 1-2-1 / face-to-face sessions – I felt I built a rapport with Elizabeth immediately and she has lots of useful insights into competency based interviews. Thank you!
Tom many thanks. You had a tough competency interview and the preparation you put in really paid off. Preparation makes the difference and differentiates one candidate from another. I couldn’t be more pleased for you.
Just a quick note to thank Elizabeth for all her help in preparing me for my interview. It helped enormously and I would (and have) recommended this to anyone who wishes to get the job they want. The preparation gave me the edge, I believe, in allowing me to feel confident and relaxed and able to perform to the best of my abilities. Thanks again, Elizabeth.
Thanks Rob. You did all the hard work and totally deserve the job. It was a long process. I know it will go well for you.
Just wanted to say a big thank you to you and your hard work Elizabeth. I was struggling with my interview skills while I was going for interviews. I came across your website and I contacted you for interview advice and help. Thank you so much for fitting me in such short notice and helping me to achieve my potential you have done a great job.
Hi Pooja, you’re very welcome. The fact we turned your situation around so quickly shows that you had all the skills for job but just needed a little help to get this across. I’m sure your new job will go well.
I was not contemplating a service like this, nor was I even aware it existed, but after a recommendation from a colleague I thought I’d try it. Elizabeth was fantastic, it’s a very useful way to achieve a new outlook on how you come across in front of an interview panel, and to add that extra finesse to your performance. I’d thoroughly recommend it to anyone attending an interview, even if you feel reasonably confident already. Thanks again!
It was a pleasure working with you and helping you achieve your next step. You can’t get much better than BA!
I would definitely recommend Elizabeth. Having experienced multiple failed vacation scheme interviews at law firms last year, I was in certain need of interview training tailored to my specific areas of weakness. Elizabeth was able to target these precisely, helping me to better convey outward enthusiasm and to speak more clearly, both in an interview setting and in speaking in general. Indeed, the advice she lent me is applicable as much to everyday situations as to job-hunting.
With her help, I was able to pass the two interviews necessary to secure a full-time graduate scheme in Deloitte’s Audit department. I know I wouldn’t hesitate to call upon her again for future interview endeavours, at any level.
Thank you. You did fantastically well and the practice paid off. Deloitte are a challenging company to join. I know you’ll enjoy and get the most out of the opportunity.