Anthony on August 09, 2025 at 13:05 pm
Elizabeth is truly exceptional. I reached out to her after being told by an interviewer that “interviewing was obviously not my thing”—hardly encouraging feedback, especially at my stage in life. Her training helped me understand my communication style, demystified the interview process, and equipped me with practical tools I could apply immediately. She made herself available at very short notice, even over a weekend, and helped me secure a role that was a significant step up. Worth every penny. I only wish I’d done this sooner—I mourn the opportunities lost by not having had her guidance earlier. Thank you, Elizabeth!
Samuel on July 13, 2025 at 21:26 pm
I had just turned fifty years old and was at a very difficult stage in finding a new career. I had not applied for a job, sat an aptitude test or had an interview in almost twenty years. Elizabeth was highly professional and guided me through the obstacles I was likely to face which encouraged me to prepare just that bit harder for each stage of the selection process. Having come 9th out of approximately 1,500 candidates in the aptitude tests, the final hurdle was the interview. I had two sessions with Elizabeth. The first was where she acted as my interviewer and then constructively examined my responses at the end . The second was similar, though now my responses were tailored to her advice from the first session and further refined. The actual interview for the job went so well, I began to suspect it had gone too well as towards the end, the interviewers almost stepped out of character and began making small talk about how I would find the day-to-day pros and cons of working for the organisation, however Elizabeth had cautioned me to remain professional, polite and keep to my brief. In total, fifteen people were successful out of the 1,500 and thanks to Elizabeth, I was one of them. I highly recommend her services and professionalism which are beyond reproach. Above all, if you make the effort and follow her advice, you will be confident before and during the interview which combined with answering the questions competently, will give you a high chance of success. Thank you again, Elizabeth.
Chloe on February 18, 2025 at 11:36 am
Hi Elizabeth,
I just wanted to let you know that my interview took place yesterday and today I was offered the role! According to my new G6, the panel agreed that I ‘knocked it out the park’ in the interview, and I beat nine other interviewees to the position. A huge thank you for your coaching, advice and encouragement. Without it, I can categorically say I wouldn’t have been offered the role. I’ll be back in a few years’ time, when I’m looking for my next role!
Fabiula Rifiski on October 16, 2024 at 09:16 am
Elizabeth is truly amazing. She has not only helped me stand tall but also completely transformed how I approach interviews and view my skill set. As an interview coach, she goes beyond the basics of preparing for a role. She helps you tailor your skills to fit the specific roles you’re applying for, but more importantly, she opens your eyes to what you’re truly capable of.
Sometimes we underestimate our natural abilities because they come easily to us, but Elizabeth shows you how to express these in a way that highlights their full value. She helps you see beyond tasks and focus on the big picture - especially on soft skills, which are crucial in today’s job market.
When I first worked with Elizabeth, I received offers from three major companies immediately after our sessions, and I was able to choose the role that was the perfect fit for me. When I later went through a career change, she helped me again, and I successfully landed the job I was aiming for.
I highly recommend Elizabeth. Her insights and guidance are invaluable!
Emily Stroud on September 24, 2024 at 11:06 am
Coaching with Claire Hodgson was the best decision I made to kick start my career. Warm and approachable and also punchy, she challenged me to improve much more than I believed I was capable of, and then built up my confidence to perform optimally at interview. I know I would not have got my dream job in the Civil Service without her help. She’s a great coach, so do not waste another second thinking about hiring her. Do it. If you want the job, she is the key to get you through the door.
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.
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Elizabeth is one of the most friendly professionals that I have ever met. She was not only able to help me with my interview skills but also how to behave and act professionally and wisely during an assessment centre. I would highly recommend working with Elizabeth if you’re trying to secure a job opportunity, she has all the knowledge and experience required for the help you need. Thank you and Goodluck with your future!
Hi Omar, thank you. I knew it wouldn’t take you long to get offered a graduate role but it can feel very daunting to go through such a rigorous and competitive application process. Good luck with your career and maybe see you back in a few years time.
A big thank you to Elizabeth for her help! I interviewed with a Magic Circle law firm earlier this year and approached Elizabeth for her advice in the days before. She has an expert eye and within minutes was offering clear advice on my areas for improvement. Crucially, she offers advice on firm-specific interview technique. This translated into me being calm and composed on interview day, confident I had coherent, well-structured and tailored responses. I would recommend Elizabeth in a heartbeat and would happily work with her again in the future.
Hi David, you did fantastically well against some stiff competition. Once we honed in on the skills they were looking for you were able to use your experience to stand-out. The organisation is a great cultural fit and I can see you staying there for some time. I am sure you’ll love it. Thanks for your review.
I had very little confidence following an unsuccessful interview and being given quite harsh feedback . I had only a few days to prepare for another, even more important interview. Elizabeth helped me achieve, in one session, what I thought would take months of work. Elizabeth gave me the confidence I needed to go to the interview – I was going to withdraw from the process. I applied all the tips Elizabeth gave me and it worked. The interview was a success. I would have no hesitation in recommending Elizabeth.
Hi Mariam, there’s so much I could say. You had fantastic skills but just didn’t believe it. What a difference a little confidence makes. I hope to work together again in a couple of years.
I found Elizabeth incredibly helpful. She was well-informed about the format of competency and strength-based questions and really made the process of civil service interviews a lot more transparent and less intimidating. As a result I felt I had a clear understanding of what was expected of me and how I should prepare. She also helped me understand how to convey the value in my career history in an interview. Having a recording of our conversation was invaluable as I was able to listen repeatedly to her thoughts and advice in preparation.
I was able to walk into my first civil service interview far more confident and well-prepared than I would have been otherwise and was offered the role. I will call on her help in future without hesitation.
Hi Ella, You just needed to be more prepared and better than any other candidate which you clearly were. I would be delighted to help next time. Enjoy the new role.
Elizabeth’s guidance and advice was invaluable. It really helped to have someone with such experience give me useful feedback when practising for interview, so I could improve and give the real interview my best shot.
Job hunting is a mixed bag. Sometimes you find a new role immediately, at other times there are a lot of unexpected bumps along the way which knock your confidence. Elizabeth helped me to re-focus and show my skills and experience at their best.
Hi Charlotte, often it’s difficult changing career direction but I knew you were capable of applying for more senior roles. It was worth holding out for. I look forward to hearing about how you get on although I know you’ll be great!
Elizabeth really helped to demystify competency based interviews. This allowed me to focus on the areas I needed to improve on and also assisted me to respond more effectively to the interviewers and the areas they were looking to explore through their questions. Elizabeth helped me to build my confidence and offered reassurance, taking me through some practice questions prior to my interview, and three days later I successfully secured a new role through a competency based interview. I will definitely be seeking her assistance again when looking to secure further career advancement.
Rashid, you did fantastically well and really just needed a confidence boost and a bit more practice around competency questions. You had strong skills and experience for the role and I am glad I was able to help. Thank you for the review.
Elizabeth gave me the tools and confidence to succeed at my interview.
Although the position I was going for involved a significant amount of technical preparation, Elizabeth understood perfectly the situation and provided me with guidance and practical tips which and really made a difference in how I approached the challenge.
I am extremely grateful for her precious help!
Hi Cecilia, it was a very technical competency interview and you did well, particularly moving up two levels. The hard work paid off! Thanks for taking the time to write a review.
Thank you Elizabeth so much for your help. After the one session that I had with you, I was successful in obtaining a job position from my next interview, you really did have a positive impact when it came to coaching me. I took on board every bit of feedback that you provided me, reviewed the audio file that you provided as well as the power point presentation to aid me in my preparation. The help that you gave me allowed me to not only structure my answers better but to also make it sound more natural, which I had found difficult to do in previous interviews that I had been on. I am just so grateful for the advice that you provided to get me over the finishing line and started on my new career!
Hi Ravi, thanks for your review. Good luck with the move and the new role. I am sure you’ll settle in well and soon feel part of the team.
Elizabeth was extremely helpful and supportive when I was preparing for my medical school interviews (and first proper interviews ever). She did not just ask inquisitive questions tailored to the interview style but also taught me to think on my feet and answer any question the university could throw at me! I’ve just received an offer from my first choice. Thank you!
Hi Emilia,
I am so excited for you. You’ve done fantastical well to get a place at such a prestigious Medical School. Just focus now on getting the grades you need and then you can enjoy a long summer holiday before you start. Well done!
I decided to organise some face-to-face interview coaching with Elizabeth a few months ago while I was applying to a range of graduate roles. While I knew I was a strong candidate on paper, I wasn’t confident I would do well in an interview, and was really struggling to form some good examples for strengths etc. During the two sessions I had with Elizabeth I learnt a lot about what interviewers are actually looking for, and developed a much clearer understanding of which of my strengths I should be selling to recruiters and how best to back them up with the examples I had.
We did a mock interview session which was videoed, and I found being able to look back at this incredibly useful for re-listening to the turns-of-phrase and tips that Elizabeth gave me during the session that I would have otherwise forgotten! Overall, the sessions hugely increased my confidence to be able to walk into an interview and sell myself, and definitely made the graduate application process less stressful. I’m starting a new job on Monday at a big media firm and can confidently say that Elizabeth contributed a lot to me getting that job! So thank you very much, Elizabeth!
Hi Will, thanks for your comments. One of the challenges we had initially was deciding what you want to do. Once you decided on digital marketing is was easier to be more focused in both your applications and interviews. You did really well and I look forward to hearing how you get on.