A selection of reviews
Below is a selection of Google reviews from clients I’ve worked with across interview coaching, Civil Service preparation, career positioning, application support and career transitions. To protect client confidentiality, I have used the name or initials shown on the client’s original Google or website review.
Interview coaching reviews
I sought Elizabeth’s help after repeatedly hitting a brick wall with my job hunting. I rarely got offered an interview and never got a job offer. I work in the public sector and found competency-based interviews to be a mystery. How do you apply the STAR technique without a photographic memory, and without sounding like a scripted robot. Elizabeth not only answered these questions but also took a critical look at my CV. I found the videos of our mock interviews hard and uncomfortable viewing, but they made it much easier to see and hear where I was going wrong. I highly recommend getting videoed, no matter how much it makes you cringe. Unlike interview books, and some coaches, that expect you to memorise ‘100 great answers’, Elizabeth takes a different and far more sensible approach. She teaches you what makes a great answer and how to formulate it easily, while also emphasising tone, body language and enthusiasm. Following our coaching session I went to my next interview feeling far better prepared and more relaxed. I was not only offered the job, but also offered a salary higher than advertised — without negotiation. I have seen a few interview coaches now; the only one I’ll be going back to is Elizabeth.
Client – Andy Mahony
Elizabeth is an excellent coach with clear and insightful understanding of employer needs and candidate skills. I thoroughly recommend the Skills Clinic to scaffold, structure and massively sharpen up interview technique and quality of response.
This will give you more confidence as well as understanding of yourself and your skills.As a result of coaching from Elizabeth for three different roles, I have been successful in portraying myself in the most authentic and optimal way possible, securing three promotions thanks to this input. Thank you Elizabeth!
Client – Liz Bennington
Elizabeth’s advice was quite simply brilliant. She provided extremely valuable insight into the responsibilities of the role I was interviewing for and how I could better represent my skills. I would recommend coaching to anyone who struggles to represent themselves well during the interview process. I have had three sessions with her over the last three or four years and each one has helped me take a jump forward in my career. I just secured a senior role after giving an apparently top-scoring interview. Thank you Elizabeth.
Client – Francis
Career position and application coaching reviews
I can’t recommend Elizabeth highly enough for job application and interview coaching. Elizabeth has not just helped me to get three or four new jobs or promotions over a five-year period — she helped me, over this time, to completely transform my professional identity from one based on technical knowledge to one focused on wider leadership and strategy, while still retaining and building on my technical expertise. As part of this process, she helped me to develop an interview-ready narrative about the soft skills I already had, but didn’t always know how to craft into a good response to interview question.
Client – Mmm Ssss
I had the pleasure of working with Elizabeth during a key stage in my career, and I can’t recommend her coaching highly enough. She created a supportive, insightful space where I could reflect honestly and gain clarity on my goals and direction. Elizabeth has a remarkable ability to identify blind spots and gently challenge unhelpful patterns, which helped me grow both professionally and personally. Her guidance played a big part in helping me secure my new role, and I’m incredibly grateful for her expertise and encouragement. If you’re looking for someone who listens, understands and empowers you to move forward with confidence, Elizabeth is the coach you want in your corne.
Client – Natalie Ameida
Elizabeth strikes a really good balance between frank feedback and positive encouragement. She really helped me focus on the strategic importance and personal impact of my interview stories, and to deliver them clearly and crisply. I got the job. Public sector head of communications.
Client – Eddie Gibb
Civil Service interview coaching reviews
Elizabeth was 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. 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 I was getting genuine interview practice, but with “in the moment” feedback and discussion, which was invaluable and beautifully delivered. Elizabeth was hugely supportive both within and outside of the sessions, which was genuinely confidence building. 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 I now hold in going into interviews will be a benefit that lasts.
Client – Kelly N
I am so grateful to Elizabeth for helping me to get my dream job in the civil service. I had thought that I just wasn’t very good at interviews, but Elizabeth gave me the confidence and skills to excel in an interview setting. She provided advice for how to answer both competency and strength-based questions, she helped me to select my best examples, and she gave me honest feedback while also building up my confidence. It was amazing how much she was able to squeeze into a session, which she recorded so I could reference later. My sessions with Elizabeth were expensive, but it was honestly the best money I spent all year. I will undoubtedly go back to Elizabeth the next time I’m preparing for a job interview, and I would highly recommend Interview Skills Clinic to anyone looking to advance their career.
Client – Cara Gooch
One of my best decisions was to contact Interview Skills Clinic. Elizabeth was such a great help. The advice she gave me in focusing 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. Elizabeth gave me the edge to feel confident and control my nerves on the day.
Client – Nicki Smith
Confidence and career change reviews
I struggled in interviews for over a year and after being unsuccessful in over 20 interviews, I decided to give interview coaching a go. I found Elizabeth incredibly helpful. She was able to highlight the challenges I was facing and provide really useful suggestions on how to make improvements. I had two sessions with Elizabeth and I’m pleased to say that the second interview I went for after working with her. I was offered a position. If you’re hesitant about the fee, I understand, but it really is a good investment in yourself. I even recommended Elizabeth’s coaching to my husband and after one meeting, he got a job offer the very next interview he went for.
Client – RW
After resigning from a job in difficult circumstances, I got lots of interviews, but no offer. My anxiety and worry about being perceived as unreliable probably showed in the interviews and held me back. I saw Elizabeth hoping to understand what I was doing wrong and found the session extremely helpful. I was offered a job after the next interview. Elizabeth’s advice made all the difference to my preparation and self-perception. I recommended her to my partner, who was also offered the next job she interviewed for after seeing Elizabeth, having also had several interviews before with no offer. I would definitely recommend Elizabeth’s services, which have made a huge difference to us.
Client – Tim
I’ve never been very good at traditional interviews, as I find the pressured set-up of question-immediate-answer does not work well with my brain. I prepare really well and research deeply, but I often end up doubting every word I’m saying. In our first coaching session, I felt awful. I couldn’t answer the questions properly, ended up rambling and there might even have been tears. But Elizabeth was so patient and professional, as well as humanly kind. She helped me understand what the interviewer is really looking for, not just the way the question is phrased. At the same time, I had another interview for a completely different role, and everything I had learned with Elizabeth just sat comfortably in my mind. I can honestly say I excelled, and I got the job after two more stages. The recordings afterwards were extremely awkward to watch, but ultimately a great tool for development. If you think you’re rubbish at interviews, invest in yourself here.
Client – Kelly N
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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.