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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I really can’t recommend Elizabeth highly enough – if you are still undecided please just go for it! You won’t regret it. I contacted Interview Skills Clinic after a year of increasingly frustrating interviews, where I was getting close but was never offered the role. I work in the Charity sector where there have been a lot of redundancies and job merges, meaning a very competitive environment. I didn’t have a problem getting interviews, but with each additional no after an interview, my confidence had reached rock bottom and I found I was further under-selling myself , which only served to trap me in a depressing cycle of nos. I had an initial telephone consultation in which my main issues were discussed and I felt a lot more positive and hopeful as a result.
I then met with Elizabeth several times face to face, which was quite emotional at times. She first filmed me in a mock interview scenario which, when I watched the recording at home, really helped. We worked through a personalised interview preparation document, live person specifications and interview questions together, itendifying the key competencies that would come up at interview. I then worked on my own bespoke suite of competencies, prepared responses to typical questions and rehearsed in front of a mirror. I am over the moon to say I am starting a fantastic job on 7 April with a well-respected charity, closer to home, managing a team of 7 for the salary I was looking for, all thanks to the insight and confidence I gained from Elizabeth’s consultations. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Interview Skills Clinic to anyone. Many, many thanks for all your help and advice and I wish you the best of luck for your business : )
Lorna, success couldn’t have happened to a nicer person. I’m really pleased for you. 2015 is going to be your year.
That’s very kind of you. I really couldn’t be happier and am being encouraged, challenged, appreciated and respected and most-importantly have my confidence back in spades! Thanks again for all your help.
I had two face to face interview sessions with Elizabeth and they made such a noticeable difference not only to my interview technique but also to my confidence in general. I was successful in an interview after my coaching so I am extremely grateful.
I would 100% recommend Elizabeth!
Big thank you!
Thank you Megan. I’m sure you’ll get a great deal out of the internship experience and then you can move on and enjoy doing your Masters. Keep in touch.
I am very pleased to say that not only have I secured my dream job, I was informed that I scored very highly out of hundreds of candidates.
I contacted Elizabeth a few months ago to prepare for a series of gruelling telephone and panel interviews with a large quango. I specifically wanted guidance with competency based interviews, which I had performed poorly at in the past with the same organisation. I also requested help with formatting and delivering presentations, which would form part of my interview.
My first contact with Elizabeth was a free telephone consultation during which she discussed my CV, feedback from the previous failed interview and the job description/person specification for the new job.
She gave me tips on what the interviewers would be looking for, and some practice questions to work on before our first meeting.
Our next three sessions were tough but incredibly rewarding, as we practised mock interviews and Elizabeth explained in detail what I did well and what needed improvement.
Watching myself on the videos made me squirm but was really helpful in helping me see myself through the interviewer’s eyes.
Elizabeth made me feel so reassured, motivated and confident that I went to my interview thinking “why SHOULDN’T I get the job?!”. After a nervous three weeks, I received a phone call saying that I had been successful.
I feel very strongly that the sessions I had with Elizabeth greatly improved interview skills and I would not hesitate to recommend her to others.
Hi Kemi, thank you. You deserved the job after all your hard work and patience. The application process was slow! Once you’ve settled down in the new role I will be keen to hear all about it. It’s going to be an exciting change.
Elizabeth is a great interview coach. I was able to benefit from her feedback on my stories and presentation style. Her knowledgable perspective on how to prepare ensured that I was well versed in all my answers which were articulated confidently at the interview. Her encouragement pushed me to achieve my best and her succinct teaching style ensured I got the job!
Thank you! I know you really put the work in over the weekend and the right preparation does pay off. Full credit to you. I’m pleased you were able to make the move from Community to Hospital pharmacy which I know you wanted.
I contacted Elizabeth for assistance in my job interview.This is one of the best things I have done to improve my job prospects.She has extensive experience to coach and assist people according to their needs.I found her coaching in particular feedback very helpful during my job interview for senior post in the civil service.I will contribute my success in the interview to her excellent and professional coaching.I would recommend any one who is serious to improve job prospects should contact her and get valuable guidance.It was well worth contacted her for help.
Thanks a lot Elizabeth for all your guidance and valuable help in getting my new job on promotion.
AR
Thank you AR for such a glowing recommendation! You embraced all my recommendations and I know worked hard to get this promotion. You thoroughly deserve the role. Now enjoy it.
After a long spell out of work and a chaotic year in my personal life, I found myself with zero confidence in interviews. I had an interview approaching for my dream job at a big four audit firm and I knew I needed help if I was to get through it in one piece (let alone actually be offered the job!).
From the initial 30 min phone consultation with Elizabeth I began to feel much more optimistic – from looking at the job description and my cv together, Elizabeth was able to identify areas to prepare for that I wouldn’t have considered otherwise. After that first phone call there was a sense of relief because I knew I wasn’t on my own anymore.
After a series of sessions with Elizabeth I wasn’t just able to feel well prepared and organised, but I was able to reconnect with my professional identity and actually speak from the heart about issues, topics and experiences that I had encountered throughout my career. Being unable to do this was my fundamental problem and I felt Elizabeth’s coaching got this back on track.
The interview was a success – it had included a free talking presentation which had filled me with fear beforehand, but I felt so confident speaking that I think it almost sealed the job for me alone!
I feel that with Elizabeth’s help I have been able to pull my career and my life back on track. I highly recommend her services and will definitely seek her help again for any big presentations I need to prepare for in my new job.
Simon, the only the thing I changed really was helping to restore your confidence. You had all the skills and experience needed to wow them. I know the new job with go well. Keep in touch. Elizabeth
Hi Jan, You are very welcome. Both Kate and Nick were lovely to work with and they deserve the success they got. I’m sure both of them will have a great time.
Dear Elizabeth,
Thank you so much for my children’s interview coaching. Yesterday my daughter got an offer from the first vet school interview she went to – and I expect she will get another one from the second interview. My son Nick got an industry internship in a very competitive environment after a session from you as well. A full house within a week! Many thanks again.
Jan
Thanks Elizabeth,
I had 1-to-1 coaching interview sessions which were very useful and served it’s purpose. Interview tips, insights and methods were provided so that I was able to perform better at interviews with more confidence in how I must structure and prepare for upcoming interviews. Within 2 weeks of our coaching session, I received an offer for a senior management position within the NHS. In the future, follow services with regards CV and interviews would be beneficial to put myself in the best position.
Thank you Ashok. Come back to me when you want to move into private consultancy and we’ll plan out the tactics. I hope you really enjoy the new role.
I had applied to University of Oxford, I never actually thought I would receive an invite to attend an interview but I did.
I was given 6 days to prepare. Luckily Elizabeth was able to accommodate me despite the short notice. I was slightly reluctant to be coached but Elizabeth had previously helped my sister secure a highly competitive job, so I was willing to help boost my own chances this in this highly competitive interview.
We had my session over Skype, I only had two hours with Elizabeth, but it was VERY PRODUCTIVE!
She made me feel very comfortable in my own skin and helped me to strengthen my natural abilities, although not many of the questions came up – the preparation itself was very helpful and cemented life lessons which will be also helpful in the future. Elizabeth is a very pleasant coach, who is worth it! She was so helpful and she is definitely one of the people I owe to helping me secure my place at the third best university in the world.
Hi Felicity. I couldn’t be more pleased for you. You’re right, the coaching was about trusting and believing in yourself, and forgetting about the competition. What an achievement – Oxford University! Has your mother got any more children to send me?