Since 2009, I have coached and mentored a selection of candidates to achieve success with their applications and interviews. Some have been kind enough to stay in touch and send me some feedback:
Excellent service. Solid, practical and professional CV and career advice. Law is all about attention to detail. Therefore it pays to spend time and effort on finer details of legal CV’s and job applications. Following using the service I have managed to secure the job I always wanted. I found the coaching service personalised and a joint effort. It made me think about and understand the key elements to an effective and successful CV.” - Andrew, Newcastle
I just thought i would e-mail you to let you know how your services really did secure me both a job during my gap year and a training contract with a firm that i absolutely love!
After you helped me, I applied for vacation schemes and was fortunate to secure three differrent schemes at good medium sized firms. I couldn’t actually partake in one vac scheme as I did not have enough time as the other two vac schemes were for three weeks each and they overlapped.
I loved both vacation schemes and was fortunate enough to secure both training contracts!
I really wanted to let you know how I have done as I honestly dont think I would have got where I am today without your advice and knowledge of the legal market and what firms are looking for. Your advice was honestly invaluable.
Thank you once again for being a great mentor with my applications.” - Lauren, West Sussex
Matt is a really friendly and knowledgeable person. His advice on interview technique was both informative and most importantly, personalised. I firmly believe his help was essential in helping me land a training contract with a top firm.” – Rob, London
I found Matt to be approachable and responsive, providing detailed answers to my questions and supplying frank and honest guidance in my quest to obtain a training contract. I would have no hesitation in recommending Matt for his services as his knowledge and experience of what it takes to progress in a legal career are indeed very valuable. - Jeremy, London
Matt really prepared me for the interview and gave me great guidance as to how to approach the interview – couldn’t have done it without him. You’re in safe hands with Matt” – Catherine, Dublin
Don’t hesitate. The advice and knowledge on offer is incomparable with other services out there. TCS provides a service second to none.” - John, Manchester
I wanted to improve my CV and also learn a little more about the application process and the best ways to apply and present yourself as a candidate. I definitely feel my CV is a lot stronger and feel more confident handing it in for applications. I also understand the ways to present information about yourself and other tricks to applying (ringing the firm / the websites etc).” – Pierce, Guildford
My CV is totally unrecognisable from the original, despite there being no new information on it. My unique package of skills has been cleverly emphasised and any less pertinent points removed. This process has allowed me to regain confidence in my abilities and recognise that I have much to offer. I am now applying for training contracts with renewed vigour.” - Georgina, Cardiff
My CV needed improving however, having spent so long on it, I wasn’t seeing the faults and needed some independent advice. From your website I could see that yours was a very personalised service and that is why I went ahead. The other major advantage was that I knew exactly who was going to be looking at my application. I don’t think you could have done anything further, I got prompt replies and I can see you spent a lot of time on it. I think you have made the most of my selling points and that is exactly what I needed. I think the phone calls and e-mails allowed you to get to know me and to understand the experience I have had. My CV and covering letter have improved drastically and I now feel much more positive about sending out my applications.” Dawn, Bournemouth
Matt showed me a methodological framework which I could apply not only to the interview which I was preparing for, but also to subsequent interviews. The precision of this method was that I could use my existing skills and experiences and tie them into the job description in a very specific way. Matt’s phone conversation with me was very helpful as he helped me to focus on the areas I needed to work on, and he did this at very short notice. Matt does preparation in the form of studying your job application and CV, and this helps him to tailor the session to your needs. I highly recommend Matt Oliver, it could be the vital difference and you will learn a valuable life skill, especially in the current employment market.” - Ahsan, Kilmarnock
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