Get the Job You Really Want
Is this you?
Do you want to find a new job, feeling the pressure of needing to secure a new role quickly, whilst making sure it’s the right move?
Perhaps you know that you want a more fulfilling career but don't know where to start, or what might be possible?
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.
Here’s what some of my recent clients have told me:
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“If I don’t move now, it will be too late! I’m 48 with 2 grown up children and a partner who seems quite happy to just bumble along. Life is passing me by, but the thought of going out to the job market, selling myself….. Would anyone want to take me on at my age….where do I start?”
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"I hate my job. I want to move on. I'm really unhappy and bored but I just don't know what I want and I'm scared of making a wrong move"
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"I have no idea what I could do next. I fell into teaching because it was a "good career" but I've lost all my confidence and I'm worn out. I'm sure there's loads of jobs out there that I've not even heard of. How do I know what's right for me?"
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“I know I’ve stayed in my current position for too long but it’s been a good company to work for and I’m respected and comfortable in my Head of Sales role. Now, I’ve been made redundant and I know the cushion of redundancy pay is not going to last forever. With family to support I want a new role I can be happy and successful in, before the panic of being out of work takes over!”
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"I'm not sure if I'm cut out for anything other than being an employee but I really don't understand the in's and out's of other options and how I'd go about getting work that way."
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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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Will anyone to take me seriously? I’ve only ever worked in this industry and I want to do something different”
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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?"
You're in the Right Place
I can appreciate how this may feel; A few years ago I found myself “on the job market”. I had chosen to take voluntary redundancy from a Senior Human Resources role within financial services. The first day of my new chapter arrived; yes I felt excited but also a little overawed by the freedom and choices that were suddenly in front of me. In the following months I went through waves of sheer joy and utmost despair as I tried to navigate my way to a new working life that I would be happy with. I decided to train as a coach and, coupling this with my expertise in recruitment and career development, have gone on to help many professionals land new roles and change their working life for the better.
Working with me you get a perfect mix of mentor, coach, trainer and confidante. My clients have appreciated the focus, challenge and support I provide, to help explore work options that suit them best and help serious job seekers stand out in the market place and secure their next role.
Book your free Let's Talk consultation now and find out exactly how I can help you
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
Working with Michelle has been transformative. Michelle’s guidance helped me reconnect with my confidence, clarify my career goals, and completely shift my mindset. Her support helped me get unstuck at a time when I felt uncertain and was lacking direction. Through her thoughtful motivating approach and practical strategies, Michelle supported me in rebuilding my confidence, recognising my strengths and identifying what I truly want from my career. I’ve come away from each session recognising my true value and skills again, something I had lost sight of, and feeling inspired with a renewed sense of empowerment, focus and readiness to move forward.
DH (Governance Specialist)
Brand You Clarity - Discover the work that suits you best
Using activities, exercises and 1:1 coaching time we'll:
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Identify and learn how to manage the internal gremlins that may be holding you back
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Rediscover Brand You and understand what you have to offer together with your wealth of skills, knowledge and experience
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Tune into your inner wisdom with a guided visualisation activity
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Unearth and explore ideas, possibilities and short and long terms career options
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Sense check exactly what you want out of your next career move and create a checklist of the job content, logistics and organisation characteristics you need to thrive.
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Create your post programme action plan
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Complete a post programme check-in
This is how Brand You Clarity works:
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Following an initial chat to check that this is the right programme for you, we'll agree when to start
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Focus Work - There will be activities and reflections for you to complete in between our coaching sessions
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Coaching Sessions - The programme includes 6 hours of 1:1 time. We'll explore your completed activities. I'll gently challenge your thinking and provide a safe space for you to connect with what's really important to you. The session frequency is tailored to you and your situation. Most clients choose fortnightly.
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You will leave this programme with clarity and confidence about who you are and the steps you now need to take.
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We'll book a post-programme check-in (30 minutes) so that you can reflect on your progress and any further support you might need. This is usually 1 month after the programme end
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All coaching sessions are virtual using Microsoft Teams. I will e-mail you the meeting links.
Brand You Clarity Programme £497
Savvy Job Applicant - Job Application Success Factors
We'll create your coaching programme based on
which of the following topics you would like help with:
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Know how to create your winning CV and complete on-line application forms
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Nail your LinkedIn Profile so Headhunters and Recruiters come to you
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Know where and how to look for new opportunities
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Improve your skills and build interview confidence
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Perfect Interview Presentations and other Assessment Centre Activities
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Develop strategies to handle set-backs, make the most of your time and ensure you keep family/friends on side too
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Know how to negotiate a job offer
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Start your new job with plans to help you "hit the ground running" and make a positive impact quickly
If it's an internal job application or support to apply for promotion, again we can totally tailor the programme to suit
This is how the Savvy Job Applicant help works:
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We'll create your plan taking into account the timeframe you have, the topics that will help you most and agree the number and frequency of coaching sessions you need to achieve your goals
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As we work through your programme, we'll agree the actions you will take before our next session to ensure we keep you on track.
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The minimum booking is for 3 x 1 hour coaching sessions priced at £297. Additional sessions are £85 each
Savvy Job Applicant Programme: from £297