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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To get a job in the UK being a non-European citizen is really tough. You have to be incredibly good at the interview as you need to convince a company that you are worth of their visa sponsorship, that you are better than British and European applicants for this position. I have been job hunting for two years unsuccessfully and my confidence got close to zero. I was about to give up. Interview coaching with Elizabeth was a life saver. After only 2 hour session with Elizabeth I was able to pass successfully interviews in two amazing companies, but, unfortunately, even though they were impressed with my interview performance, they could not sponsor my visa for different reasons. So I had to continue my job search and hope for the best. And recently I got invited to the assessment centre at the massively successful company. Assessment centre included written, group and presentation exercises, along with final interview with senior executive. I decided to seek for Elizabeth’s help again. First of all, her advice on group and written exercises was incredibly helpful. I have been given a feedback by the assessors saying that I did exceptionally well during those parts of the AC. In addition, during the 2 hour presentation coaching session Elizabeth helped me to bring the best out of my presentation. Elizabeth not only taught me how to deliver the presentation, she even helped to restructure it and basically rewrite some bits. Today I got a call from the senior executive, saying that they are happy to give me an offer and sponsor my visa. Obviously, everything now depends on whether the UK home office will approve my visa application, but anyway, because of Elizabeth’s coaching, now I have a real chance to get a new job in England. 2 sessions with Elizabeth were a life changers. She helped me not only during our meetings, but even spent an extra time looking for written report samples for my written exercise, and edited my presentation in her own personal time on the weekend. I am so incredibly grateful. I would 100% recommend Elizabeth’s coaching to anyone struggling with their interviews. If you really want to succeed in your next interview, book a session with Elizabeth!
Hi Anastasiia, I’ve just sent you an email so I won’t repeat it but thank you for your generous comments. You didn’t give up but just kept on going. I’m so pleased that others recognise your potential too. 2016 is going to be your year!
Having failed a similar competency based interview I thought it would be a good idea to get some coaching. Elizabeth was fantastic, preparing me just in two sessions! She really helped me prepare some good examples and improve my confidence. Thank you very much Elizabeth! I got an offer and the hard work with Elizabeth paid off!
Hi Hammad, I am so pleased for you. I know that you and your parents must be feeling chuffed. It’s such a fantastic opportunity for you. Now you can just focus on your exams knowing that the next stage is sorted for you. Well done!
A big thank you to Elizabeth for the coaching. It has definitely helped me in terms of approaching my interviews in this economically challenging environment. I was going through many interviews and somehow, I wasn’t getting the job. Despite thinking I had adequate preparation, I soon realised something wasn’t right and I decided to seek help.
I had two consultations with her, phone and face-to-face. I enjoyed the sessions as I find them very productive. Elizabeth corrected my gestures, approach and guided me into providing relevant answers to the questions asked. I took upon her advice and built my interview approach accordingly. I have since found a job with an organisation that I want to be with. I’m very grateful to her for assisting me with this journey.
However, a piece of advice for all job-seekers out there, do maintain a positive mindset mindfully, no matter how tough it may seem and you will get there.
Hi Lola, many thanks for your comments. You absolutely right, keeping a positive mindset is essential whilst job hunting otherwise a dip in confidence can start to show in the body language. You set your goal high depsite some setbacks and have now achieved the role you wanted. Enjoy the job.
I am an international student, English is my second language and spent two hours to have interview coaching session with Elizabeth. At first, I was really worried about my language may block me to carry on the coaching session, but Elizabeth help me analyse my individual experience and the possible interview problem, give me the focus of answers of the interview question. She also encourage me to be confident with my language, and show my confidence to the interviewer. Now I get the job by practise and coaching session. The coaching was worth doing. I am very glad even it is just a part-time job position not graduate job. I hope I will get more help from her in my future possible job. I would recommend Elizabeth to anyone, thank you again for your help, Elizabeth.
Hi Min, Well done. You see having perfect grammar is not as important as you think. They just wanted to get to know you and be sure you could do the job. Enjoy it.
Thank you very much Elizabeth for seeing me at such short notice, and taking the time to coach me on the points I needed to improve on. I was successful in my interview, and got my dream job. Prior to this I had failed in eleven interviews, and was really loosing my self-confidence. The coaching was very precise, and Elizabeth used industry tested methods, but customised them to suit the needs of the person. She has a very soothing voice, and makes you feel completely as ease. The money is well worth it, however I feel planning well in advance, and having a couple of sessions will guarantee success. Getting a job is much harder now, due to the fact that so many people apply for the same jobs. However by having someone like Elizabeth on your side, the battle is sure to be won.Truly grateful, and thank you once again.
Thank you. Once you understand how to prepare stories in depth to match the Civil Service Competency framework you ‘nailed’ the interview. Now your comfidence and career can grow.
I turned to Elizabeth for help with my interview technique when I got shortlisted for a job I really wanted. I had been unsuccessful in the past and my confidence was at an all time low. In all I had 3 Skype sessions with Elizabeth, which helped me identify where I had previously gone wrong and develop the skills I needed to interview successfully. The outcome – I GOT THE JOB! The preparation with Elizabeth was invaluable.
Hi Lisa, I’m so pleased that the coaching made a difference. You knew you could do the job and coaching just helped you to promote yourself a little more. You clearly stood out from the competition!
After failing three interviews, I turned to Elizabeth three days before my interview. In a hour coaching session over skype Elizabeth prepared and taught me how to answer possible interview questions. The coaching was really helpful in terms of supporting me in gaining confidence and showing me the way questions should be answered. Money was well spent as I finally got the job that I wanted. Thank you so much Elizabeth for your support and confidence in me. I would recommend Elizabeth to anyone who wants to succeed in an interview.
Hi Ruma, thank you. It was a great result for you. It really demonstrates the importance of preparing in the right way. You may have only had an hour Skype but you then took the time to follow the techniques. This takes trust and hard work. Enjoy the new job.
I totally recommend Elizabeth, she is a great interview coach. I had a first session with her, face to face, and soon after I have received an offer, after falling lots of interviews. With her help and the recorded mock interview, I was able to see my mistakes and worked to improve my technique.
Hi Camelia, I so pleased that you succeeded so quickly. I’m sure you’ll love being in a new environment with different challenges. Sometimes a change is just what we all need.
I found Elizabeth’s professionalism, wealth of experience, personal warmth, and consummate skill enormously helpful to rebuild my confidence and presentation at interview. She worked with me to understand my experiences and performance issues at interview, and to build, practically and emotionally, the mindset and techniques to project myself positively, and frame my experience and skills in a convincing and engaging way. I cannot recommend her highly enough.
Hi Adrienne, thank you. It was a pleasure working toghether. The new job will grow your confidence even more. I know you can go even further!
Elizabeth’s help and advice for my interview was invaluable. Her feedback and guidance was spot on and really helped me to both understand the mechanics of the interview as well as build up my confidence for the interview. The work Elizabeth did with me was very constructive without being critical and I believe was instrumental in helping me to get the job.
Thanks Jane. I know how much work you put into the preparation and I’m so pleased for you that it paid off.