sammy on November 09, 2023 at 18:36 pm
Georgina was incredibly helpful and experienced in what she does. Georgina was easy to contact and went out of her way to make time for me often with little notice. I highly recommend this to anyone who is going through the job application and interview process. 10/10
Dexter on November 09, 2023 at 18:28 pm
I had no idea that there were interview coaches before my meetings with Elizabeth. I am so thankful I was referred to her. She cut straight to the chase and with limited time helped me get the job I wanted. I look forward to working with her in the future in any way, shape or form.
Brian on November 09, 2023 at 17:54 pm
Jane offers a 1st class professional service that was well worth my time and money. If you want to understand yourself better, and how to project yourself, then please do consider this. It will be testing, and you will get some homework 😊, but I learnt so much that I will take away for life not just for this one opportunity. Highly recommended
Lauren on November 09, 2023 at 17:47 pm
This was my first time working with an interview coach and I found the experience fantastic. Claire really helped me confidently approach my interview and was instrumental in my success at being offered a role. Highly recommend this service for anyone who needs interview help, especially for employers with very specific processes (like the Civil Service). Thanks again!
Katy Guest on October 28, 2023 at 13:45 pm
Matthew Eastlake gave me some very sound advice about my interview technique during a very stressful time. He was firm and gave tough feedback in a gentle and positive way, and also reassured me and built my confidence. I'm very glad I found Interview Skills Clinic.
Amanda Federici on October 24, 2023 at 10:21 am
Matt has been absolutely amazing and really made the impossible happen. Following a series of bad interviews, he has managed to complete turn my mindset around, prompt the right thinking and allow me to confidently walk through some tough interviews recently. Results are not out yet but still, the outcome wouldn't change my feedback on his coaching because it has been absolutely outstanding. Thank you so much Matt, Amanda
Christiana Bishop on October 23, 2023 at 19:57 pm
It was brilliant to have Matthew's help and coaching recently when I was in the process of applying for a new role. His advice and insight into how to structure examples to demonstrate my skills and experience was invaluable, and our mock interview session was very helpful in knowing which examples needed strengthening. I'm delighted to say I have since received an offer for a new job with the BBC, so thank you Matthew! I would highly recommend working with him.
Liz C on October 05, 2023 at 14:47 pm
Elizabeth, thanks for all your help with the job interview. I did the interview and 30 mins afterwards the hiring manager called and offered me the job. Hurrah! I started the role yesterday and today one of the others on the panel said to me how great my interview was. He wished he could have recorded it to show others how to do the perfect interview! He said my presentation was brilliant and that he scored me a 7 on some of the answers. When it finished, he turned to the hiring manager and said “you’ve got your chief of staff” and that I was head and shoulders above anyone else. I knew the interview had gone well when I signed off and I’m delighted the panel thought so too.When I’m applying for jobs in 2 years’ time, I will be calling you before any interviews!
Stephen on September 10, 2023 at 10:07 am
I was coming up to my 6th Civil Service interview. I was frustrated, as I could secure interviews with my applications but was scoring low on my verbal answers. I had a session with Matthew the day before and I got the job! Thanks to Matthew's coaching, I was able to fine tune my behaviour answers. It was pricey but obviously worth every penny, as I now have an income coming in, instead of several more months doing interviews with no wage. I would highly recommend Matthew's services and may return, if I ever go for a promotion. Superb quality! Thank you!
Eldaa on August 07, 2023 at 13:54 pm
Over the course of a year, I attended three interviews for various Civil Service positions. Unfortunately, I didn't pass any of the interview stages despite feeling confident about my understanding of the competency framework. In light of this, I made the decision to seek the assistance of an interview coach to prepare for an upcoming interview. I scheduled two sessions with Matthew, which proved to be immensely insightful and beneficial. With his guidance, I gained a clearer understanding of the requirements and what the employers were seeking. Matthew helped me structure my responses effectively, and I found this to be one of the best investments I've made for my career. I am thrilled to share that I eventually secured the job, and I am incredibly grateful to Matthew for helping me regain my confidence and belief in myself. I want to express my sincere gratitude to him. Without a doubt, I will seek his guidance again in the future.
Over the course of a year, I attended three interviews for various Civil Service positions. Unfortunately, I didn’t pass any of the interview stages despite feeling confident about my understanding of the competency framework. In light of this, I made the decision to seek the assistance of an interview coach to prepare for an upcoming interview. I scheduled two sessions with Matthew, which proved to be immensely insightful and beneficial. With his guidance, I gained a clearer understanding of the requirements and what the employers were seeking. Matthew helped me structure my responses effectively, and I found this to be one of the best investments I’ve made for my career. I am thrilled to share that I eventually secured the job, and I am incredibly grateful to Matthew for helping me regain my confidence and belief in myself. I want to express my sincere gratitude to him. Without a doubt, I will seek his guidance again in the future.
Thank you for your kind words Eldaa. It is easy and understandable to suffer a loss of confidence after a few unsuccessful interviews. Civil Service interviews are very exacting and building strong answers is made easier when working together, inviting challenge to your thinking and coaching around communication and delivery. I very much enjoyed working with you and thrilled that you have been offered the role. I also hope that our work together and the videos you now have will provide inspiration and be a useful reference when the next opportunity comes along. I hope you enjoy the role and please keep in touch. Matt
10/10 service. My 2 interview coaching sessions with Matthew were incredibly helpful and informative. I wanted extra help as this was my first civil service interview. Best money I’ve spent as I was successful in getting the job and the advice I received in these sessions have not only been helpful for this particular interview, but I’m sure will prove useful in future interviews as well!
Hi Caitlin, I was delighted to hear about your success Caitlin particularly as it was yoru first Civil Service interview. It was a pleasure to work together. Remember to keep the video recordings as they will help for any future interviews too. Matt.
Elizabeth helped me prepare for an interview on promotion having not interviewed for a number of years. Her support was absolutely enlightening and completely changed the way I thought about interviewing for that step up. Her advice and guidance for my Civil Service interview was so helpful, and I would definitely look to use the services again should I go for a further promotion later in my career as it was worth every penny and more.
It was a pleasure to work together and it doesn’t surprise me at all that you were offered the role. Enjoy the new challenge and I look forward to working together again in the future. Elizabeth
Following up on the message I posted last week – I got the job!
Fantastic news Justyna thanks for letting us know. Kind regards Georgina
I was extremely anxious about my first competency based interview in years, and reached out to the Interview Skills Clinic to better understand the process and prepare myself in the best possible way. Following a brief introductory session with Elizabeth, where I explained my fears, expectations and needs, I was put in touch with Georgina to prepare my interview. Working with Georgina was an amazing and an eye-opening experience – it boosted my confidence; I felt way more relaxed, and even empowered. I understood how to tailor examples from my professional career to answer various sorts of CBI questions. The interview went great and I made it to the next stage. I can’t recommend Georgina enough!
Hi Justyna
Thank you so much for your review. I’m delighted that you were successful in your interview and it was a pleasure to see how you grew in confidence during our time together. You have some great experience and examples which just needed some support with how to structure them and how you were coming across. I wish you huge success in the future.
Kind regards
I came to the Interview Skills Clinic as I had struggled with interviews in the past and wanted to nail my interview for the Civil Service. Claire prepared me really well for the interview by clearly explaining the format, their expectations, and always letting me know how I could improve. Claire helped me to show myself in my best light as well as build my confidence. I have no doubt that the sessions I had with Claire were instrumental in helping me to receive an offer. Thank you very much!
Thank you for the review and kind words, Ben! It was a real pleasure working with you! You showed real commitment throughout and I am delighted it paid off and you were offered this really exciting opportunity. Wishing you the very best of luck in your new career within the Civil Service. Kind regards Claire
I was nervous attending my first session at the Interview skills clinic but Elizabeth made me feel relaxed and confident.
I work in a special school and was applying for a headship, I was struggling with giving in-depth responses to my answers. Elizabeth worked with me to support how I broke down the question to respond.
At interview I felt confident and clear in the way I was going to answer the question and the panel feedback from my interview was really positive and I will be taking up my first headship in September. I really enjoyed the session and will use Elizabeth again.
Hi Maxine, it was a pleasure to work together and I was delighted to hear about your success. You had all the experience you needed and just needed a little help to rephrase your experience into ‘leadership speak’. Enjoy the new challenge.
I found the Interview Skills Clinic a few weeks before my first two Civil Service interviews. As a recent graduate and someone new the the civil service interview style, I felt I needed some guidance. I was coached by Elizabeth and in just three sessions my confidence and understanding around the nature of Civil Service Interviews was exponentially improved. Elizabeth mocked interviews with me, helped me to technically improve my answers by providing me with tailored improvements to the examples I was using in my answers, and overall elevated my communication style. I was offered the job for one role, and placed on the reserve list for the other, so cannot thank and recommend Elizabeth and the Interview Skills Clinic enough!
Hi Orlagh, it was great to hear your news. A career in Civil Service will give you lots of opportunities. The tough part is now waiting for clearance.
I had 2 sessions with Elizabeth where she gave me a great understanding on how to answer interview questions with structure and gave me the confidence to be able to do perform much better in interviews, as this was something I was really lacking. Straight after these sessions I managed to secure a great role which I probably wouldn’t have had the confidence to even go for without her help. The sessions were a real investment in myself and my future and I am so glad I did it. Thank you Elizabeth!
Hi Liza, it was a great result, well done. You put in all the hard work and I was delighted to help you. You really just needs a boost in confidence. Enoy the new challenge.
I had 2 interview sessions with Claire to help prepare for interviews for my industrial placement year within my university course. Claire gave me practical tips and tricks and interview practice that helped me understand what to expect and which really helped me phrase answers to best showcase my experience and skills. I got the placement job and was told the decision was based off of my strong performance in interview. I would highly recommend Claire!
Hi Suzie, it was great to hear about your placement offer. This expereience will really help you when you apply for jobs after University and you you’ll be able to use all the preparation and practice for you next interview. Remember to keep the video recordings and password for next time. Enjoy the placement.