Testimonials

"After receiving Alistair's journalism job-hunting workbook, I was surprised and impressed with how detailed the guide was. His workbook provides a practical and realistic way of searching for journalism jobs in a tough climate - and it actually works! Alistair taught me how to stay relevant in a job market that is constantly evolving, and gave me the courage to approach potential employers instead of waiting for a big break to come to me. I'd definitely recommend Alistair to anybody who is stuck in a job-hunting rut; you won't look back." - Alison Awoyera

"Alistair is an extremely knowledgeable and helpful individual who knows exactly which questions to ask. He has remarkable patience and fantastic coaching skills. His CV editing is incredible; his modifications to mine helped me significantly multiply the amount of interviews I received and land the internship I wanted. I recommend him to everyone who needs career counselling. He's truly a gem for anyone intending to switch roles, or looking to move to the next level of their current career." - Jack Oughton

"Alistair has boosted my job search with a new sense of direction and a punchy factual CV that I can feel proud of. I am delighted with the professional advice received and grateful for the ongoing support" - Giles Brown

"Felt comfortable to open up and talk about my inner thoughts and ambitions, without feeling embarrassed. Good support and listening skills. Helped me clarify what I want/need out of life." – Charmaine Prince

"I'd been struggling with my CV for some time.  It's difficult to know what details to omit and what to include.  Alistair returned a very slick, clear & concise CV back to me. All this took just a couple of days!" - Andy Chudyk

"The Career Coaching course was exactly what I needed to find a clear direction in my life and hopefully, now that I have a realistic and achievable action-plan in place, this will be the start of something great!" - Eris Fink

"The process Alistair led me through gave me a framework and time in which I could rediscover what fundamentally makes (me) happy and what my values and needs are in relation to my work-life.  It is a surprisingly powerful way of putting into perspective different parts of your life, and perhaps changing the way you might have perceived working to date.  The time dedicated to this progress has been probably the most useful and instructive I have spent in thinking about what I want from life and work, and how to go and get it." – Beth Richman

"Having now completed the course and feel so much more positive about my future career and personal goals. I have learned about so much about myself, my motivations and my potential it has not only given me a clear path to follow but has also boosted my personal and professional esteem. Recognising what my current competencies has manifested in further confidence in my current job.

I would have no hesitation in recommending Alistair for any type of coaching and would be happy to give a verbal reference if required." - Sarah Graves-Wood

“I was recommended to Alistair to undertake his 13-week Fireworks Career course to help me find the Career of my dreams or at least as near as possible in practical terms.

The course was very interesting and during each session we did various exercises covering different aspects of my life and work. These helped draw out my values, life purpose, passions and interests, ideal working day, favourite skills and so on to dig deep into my conscious and subconscious and work out what I really want from my life and my career.

Not only did Alistair facilitate the course well, he supported me and helped me deal with an area of my life that was ultimately holding me back. What I learned from this was a revelation and one of the biggest learning curves I have ever had.

With thanks to Alistair I have a Career Plan in place and am now working towards my goal, which is a career that is satisfying and fulfilling. I strongly recommend this course to anyone who wants to look within and find a more satisfying career path and ultimately get more out of life!

Thank you Alistair!” – Louis Walmer

“I employed Alistair to write my CV for me and he did an excellent job. Not only did he create a much smarter, modern layout, but he also put in language that does the job of selling me much better. Within a week of uploading the CV to career sites, I was getting immediate responses back from recruiters. I also found Alistair professional and easy to deal with” - Jim Carson

Workoco Group Workshop Testimonials

"I would like to thank the Workoco team for having changed my approach to job search, which in the end allowed me to find a new job.  The comprehensive set of techniques that we have been provided with throughout the course has shown to be simple and effective.  I will surely use them henceforth.  In particular, I found inspiring the section on self-assessment which, combined with the focus on group work, has given me the first concrete chance to find my quality peaks and consider them carefully to plan my career." - Mirko, Web developer successfully managing his career