I connected with Louise a few months ago after a mutual contact shared her #OpenToWork post on LinkedIn.
She was an Agile Delivery Lead and an experienced contractor who, for the first time in her career, was finding the job market incredibly tough.
Her typical smooth transitions between roles had been replaced by a wall of silence. Zero responses. Quick rejections. Interviews that led to being ghosted.
Unpicking the Challenges
- Wrong Targets: Louise was discounting herself from roles she was more than qualified for and, at the same time, applying for positions that were too junior.
- A Quiet CV: Her CV was fine, but it wasn’t a powerful marketing tool. It was a list of duties, not a showcase of her achievements and value.
- Confidence Crisis: The constant rejections and ghosting had knocked her confidence.
- Message Lost: In a mock interview, we discovered that while she had great content, her nerves were making her speak too fast.
Overcoming a Major Setback
We completely overhauled her job search strategy and rewrote her CV together.
This immediately led to a much higher conversion rate for interviews, and she started getting more and more second-stage interviews and case studies coming through.
After one particular third-stage interview where she felt she had excelled, the company went silent and she was completely ghosted.
It was a tough conversation, but we worked through it. We acknowledged the frustration, picked up the pieces, and focused on what we could control.
With a powerful CV, a clear job search strategy, and a renewed sense of confidence, Louise was set up for success.
We worked on slowing down her delivery and structuring her answers so her value was clear and concise.
I am delighted to share that Louise has now secured a fantastic new role as a Scrum Master with a building society.
What Louise Had to Say
“At first, I was hesitant…after encountering scams and people looking to take advantage of my situation, I was understandably cautious. But after speaking with Tony, I decided to take the leap and sign up for his support, even though I wasn’t sure what to expect.
I’m genuinely grateful for Tony’s support. His guidance helped me rediscover my confidence, clarify my direction, and take ownership of my job search in a whole new way.”
Congratulations, Louise! I’m so proud of your hard work and determination.
Book a free 30-minute consultation, and let’s discuss how I can help you find your next role.
