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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 am very grateful to Elizabeth for helping me fine-tune my interview skills. She is very experienced, knows the field extremely well, and inspired confidence to me from the first few minutes.
I contacted Elizabeth after having a disappointing interview experience, which left me wondering what I was doing wrong. I had two hours of coaching with her, followed by a day of intensive preparation according to her instructions. I am proud to say I went on to have a very positive interview experience and the job of my dreams!
I wish I had contacted her earlier – it would have saved me so much stress and self-doubt.
Hi Emmanueala, I was so delighted for you. You went into the interview not expected to get it and you did after just one session together. It highlights for me that the key to interview success is not the session with me but the time clients put in after the session. Well done, I know how hard you worked.
I really enjoyed Elizabeth’s coaching style and learnt a great deal from the sessions. Our focus was on answering competency based questions, and I found that even though I had taken quite a number of competency based interviews, I still had quite a bit to learn about how to properly master them. Elizabeth was a great help in achieving that goal.
Adam thank you. I know how frustrating it was for you that you didn’t get the competency based interview questions that you were expectating but fantastic that you did so well anyway. I think the Civil Service competency interviews are the hardest and once you had prepared for it you were actually prepared for anything. Enjoy the new role.
Elizabeth is a fab coach. I could build up my confidence and interviews techniques.
She was very supportive.Thanks to her.
After my session with her, I could pass several jobs interviews ang got my job at the end 🙂
Hi Golnaz, I think the Childrens Centre are lucky to have found you. I really hope that this success will grow your confidence and encourage you to use your qualifications to the full and reach your potential.
Hi Sara, it’s been lovely to be your mentor and work together to start a new career. At times, you may have felt like it was impossible dream but you’ve made it! I’m so excited for you. Now you jsut need to show them what you’re capable of. Keep in touch and let me know how you get on.
Elizabeth is brilliant and can’t thank her enough for helping with my confidence and helping me get the job I wanted. She helped me to overcome nerves and how to apply body language. Thank you Elizabeth
I can’t thank Elizabeth enough for her coaching, thanks to her I got the job I wanted! The sessions were full of lightbulb moments and her support was down to the finest details, from preparing a really good cv that got me the interview, to giving me the confidence and the right techniques for the best answers, from adopting the right body language to the style of dress I should use. The recorded sessions were very helpful and all in all it has been an incredibly helpful experience. Thank you!!
Hi Stef, you deserve it. You put all the work into getting this job and got it. Well done, and it was your first application! I hope you can now believe how valuable your skills are.
Elizabeth helped me to compose myself for an interview; formulate answers for certain interview questions; and gave me confidence.
I fully recommend her guidance.
Thanks Louise, I think you have naturally strong communication skills. You felt disadvantaged working part-time and I was able to give you the extra confidence you needed for the interview. Fantastic result. I’m so pleased for you.
My son Alec is a fairly “private” 22 year old. A Graduate in Business and Marketing but had a limited outlook when it came to job hunting. He has had a number of interviews but doesn’t pass to the 2nd or 3rd.
I found Elizabeth online then researched her credentials. She appeared to be the person for him. The sessions with Elizabeth have brought him out of himself, she has explained how to interview, eye contact, correctly dressed that sort of thing. She explained how to write a good CV, how to research the job position and to be able to focus his applications around the position.
All the things that a Dad can’t seem to explain to a son who feels that help is not required.
He had a number of face to face sessions and a Skype session with Elizabeth. He seems a different person ! A lot more drive and focus, more conversation about what he is doing and more open to Dad’s comments and discussions about jobs and life in general.
Alec now has a junior management role with a major retailer, he is involved with the company charity, the “youth voice” peer group and is now moving forwards.
If your son or daughter lacks that bit of drive or perhaps doesn’t know “which way to go”, try Elizabeth, she knows what she is doing and does it very well…………thank you Elizabeth
Hi Ian, the difference was really apparent to me in the last coaching session I had with Alec. He had taken on board my feedback and was actively looking to see how he could substantiate his experience for an interview and seemed so motivated. I am so pleased he got the position he wanted. He demonstrates what can be achieved with clear direction and drive. I’m sure he’ll continue to do well.
I was recommended Elizabeth’s services by a friend of mine, and it is with absolutely no hesitation that I would recommend her to anyone preparing for an interview.
I had two sessions with Elizabeth prior to my interview. She is incredibly well organised and was able to fit me in at very short notice. Unfortunately due to my work commitments I was not able to meet with her face to face, however the skype sessions worked really well. Elizabeth was very well prepared, with materials to show me at the ready.
Her coaching style is encouraging, yet honest. She quickly identified my areas for improvement and used the time wisely to focus on these. She provided very clear explanations as to how behavioural interviews are scored, most commonly asked questions, how to identify possible questions based on the role description as well as tips for preparing effectively in your own time.
I honestly can’t thank Elizabeth enough. The sessions ensured I went into my interviews confident and prepared, and resulted in me being offered the role.
Thank you Elizabeth!
Hi Emma, thanks. I’m so glad that you feel the coaching made a difference. You’ve got a great job ahead of you. I feel excited for you! Keep in touch and let me know how you get on.
Well what can I say! The time that I spent with Elizabeth changed how I approach an interview enormously. I had an interview with easyJet to become a pilot for them in March 2014 and I was unsuccessful. I was fortunate enough to be given another opportunity to interview with them in April 2015.
Before my second interview I knew I had to improve my interview skills. Knowing what to expect was very helpful, competency based questions! Elizabeth has lots of experience when it comes to airlines interviews and she pointed me in the right direction in what and how to present my answers.
Highly Recommend. I owe it all to her for my new Job at easyJet!
Thanks Fraser. You did the hard work and it paid off. Easy Jet this year and BA in three years!