Apply with Confidence
Whether you find yourself on the job market through choice, redundancy or some other reason, searching for a new opportunity can be exciting, but the work required to land your perfect role can be daunting, time consuming and exhausting.
And, if it’s some years since you were last looking for work, there’s getting up to speed with how the job market works now too.
With my background in HR, Recruitment and Assessment, I not only support job seekers but have worked with managers and organisations as an interview panellist and assessment centre designer and facilitator. I understand what is required for candidates to be noticed. I offer a perfect mix of mentor, coach, trainer and confidante. My clients have appreciated the focus, challenge and support I provide, helping serious job seekers stand out in the marketplace and secure their next role.
Here’s what some of my recent clients have told me:
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“Where on earth do you start?– I keep hearing about the “hidden job market” and that I must have a perfect LinkedIn Profile this is all new to me”
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I'm too old to get another job, they won't look at me"
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"I've been made redundant; last time I had to do a CV and go for interviews was years ago. Is it true that using AI is the best way to get an up to date CV?"
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"My CV must be ok as I am getting interviews but, I haven't been able to land a job"
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"I've been told my answers weren't detailed enough"
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"I keep applying for jobs but then I never hear anything back. It's soul destroying"
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"I've been offered the job but am now doubting myself - will they like me? Will be able to do what I said I could? Is it really the right move?"
Job Application Services
Enhance your CV creation and Linked In profile to stand out in the job market. Boost your interview confidence and ensure success in your new job.
*Discounts available if more than 1 Job Application Service is purchased at the same time*
CV Coaching
My CV and online coaching service provides personalised feedback to refine your application, ensuring you effectively showcase your unique skills, experience, and knowledge to demonstrate why you are the perfect fit for your desired role.
If you don't yet have a CV, I'll ask you to create a draft before we start working together
Please note, I do not write CV's for you. The key is to show up authentically and for you to own what you submit.
Your Service includes:
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Initial review of your CV/online- application preparation
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Frameworks and templates to help you construct your CV and answer on-line application questions
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Feedback and working together to enhance your CV/application submission
2 x 90 mins 1-2-1
£297
Linked In Profile & Job Search Optimisation
Unlock your career visibility and credibility with my LinkedIn Profile and Job Search Optimisation service. I provide personalised support to enhance your profile, showcasing your unique skills and experience to attract potential employers.
I'll also guide you through making best use of LinkedIn's job search function and we'll explore effective strategies to uncover both advertised and hidden job opportunities.
Your Service includes:
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Helping you to understand the different elements of the Linked In Profile and how to communicate who you are and what you have to offer
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Frameworks and examples to help you construct the key elements of your profile
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Review of your Linked In Profile with personalised feedback
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Introduction to the LI Job Search function
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Discovering strategies to find suitable advertised roles and those in hidden job market.
3 x 60 mins 1-2-1 sessions
£297
Interview Confidence
Interview Confidence offers tailored support to help you manage interview nerves and ensure you're fully prepared for any interview scenario.
With personalised coaching and practical strategies, you can walk into your interview feeling confident, knowing you've done your best to impress your potential employer.
Your Service includes:
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An in-depth review of the job description and what the recruiter/interviewer is looking for
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Exploring who you are, your skills, knowledge and experience and linking these to the job requirements
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Recommended preparation strategies
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Frameworks to help you answer interview questions succinctly and with confidence.
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Ways to answer "why do you want this job?" "Why are you leaving your current role?" "What questions do you have for us?"
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Opportunities to practice your responses
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Tools to help you manage nerves and feel in control
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Interview etiquette - for in-person and virtual situations
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Post-interview follow-up
3.5 hours of 1-2-1 time
£349
Presentation Confidence
Presentation Confidence offers just that. Tailored support to help you think about how you will respond to the presentation question(s) you have been given.
Presentation Confidence includes:
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Responding to the brief
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Constructing the structure of your presentation
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Holding and engaging the audience's attention
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Managing any nerves you may have, use of body language, voice and any materials
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Considerations of in-person or virtual delivery
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Being prepared for post delivery questions
Your Service includes:
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An initial discussion of what the recruiter/interviewer is looking for
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Training for the presentation skills (see above) that you would like to develop
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A practice delivery of your presentation with coaching and feedback
3.5 hours of 1-2-1 time
£349
New Job Confidence
Landing your next role can be both exciting and daunting. Wanting to make a good first impression and demonstrate that they were right to choose you can put an awful lot of pressure on our shoulders.
With my New Job Confidence coaching, we look at the preparation you can do before your start date and strategies for a successful first 90 days in post. I'll be your support and Thinking Partner throughout this 90 day period and beyond.
Your Service includes:
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Discussion of your thoughts and feelings and how to handle any doubts
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A review of the job description and the preparation you can do before your start date
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Frameworks/strategies to help you leave your current role well and confidently embark on your new one
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Coaching Check-ins (30 - 45 mins each) after first week, first month, end of 2nd month and at the end of 90 days to support your transition.
4.5 hours of 1-2-1 time
£449
Don't Just take my word for it
"Michelle has enabled me to transform my life! Landing interviews for the roles I thought were my dream jobs and not securing them left me disillusioned. Searching for a career and interview coach to help me land that ideal role, I came across Michelle. She has been a combination of a coach, friend and confidante. I find it so easy to talk to Michelle. She has amazing listening skills and a fantastic ability to ask incisive questions. She helped me identify my career motivations and the roles that appeal to me, as well as improve my interview skills. Within a month of meeting this extremely talented career coach I secured my ideal role. Michelle's guidance and support gave me the confidence boost I needed. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Michelle and would suggest to anyone considering a career move to speak to her."
Gaynor G, Operations Executive
"I started to work with Michelle in 2019 when I was pursuing a senior role as I was already performing those tasks and Michelle enormously helped me, not only in getting the job promotion I worked very hard for, but also by having that offer in a different country where I wanted to live.
More than an excellent coach, Michelle has become a friend as she immediately connects with us and understands our way of thinking based on our personality and leadership style. Since that move, I have now been promoted again within the new company and I continue to work with her to develop my leadership skills in my new role.
There is no better person to advise you in the various work challenges. Michelle does it perfectly and, beautifully, in a way so that you remain true to yourself and get the outcome you want from the situation."
Gisela Cardoso. Steriles Project Manager
I contacted Michelle as I wanted to apply for a job in a sector I had not worked in before and for a larger employer. Michelle helped me understand what the employer was looking for and techniques that would help me stand out, alongside improving my CV massively. I also learnt how to present myself better and how to answer questions using techniques that the interviewers would be looking for. I would 100% recommend Michelle, she was fantastic to work with, really helpful. I feel that without her help I wouldn’t have gotten as far as I have.
Dan B Contracts & Sales Manager
I found Michelle to be very supportive as a coach. She listened and understood what my blind spots were and helped me navigate through those issues. I never felt rushed and as a result we covered exactly what was required in each session. She helped me take my CV and LinkedIn profile to a new level.
Donnna H, Public Health Professional
I would like to thank you for arranging the Interview Preparation Workshops. I attended the session yesterday, which was very well received by all, and it was evident that all the attendees found value in the content of the workshop, and took comfort in how professionally and empathic Michelle was in the delivery of the individual sessions, throughout the day.
Nicky G, General Manager, Charity