Do I need to be aged under 30 and a graduate to access this service?
No, not at all. Everybody is welcome to access this service. The graduate definition acts merely as a guideline to reflect Marylin's specialist experience. Coincidently:
The Graduate Career Coach is passionate about helping ALL individuals achieve the careers they truly deserve, irrespective of their age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, etc.
Just get in touch. This service provides ALL jobseekers with the confidence and motivation needed to gain employment in a difficult market.
- 60% of Marylin's clients are young adults; a wide variety from College & University students to those in already established careers.
- 40% of Marylin's clients are over the age of 30; spanning from Finance Managers, Legal Secretaries, Office Managers, Project Managers to Chief Executives!
The Graduate Career Coach is passionate about helping ALL individuals achieve the careers they truly deserve, irrespective of their age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, etc.
Just get in touch. This service provides ALL jobseekers with the confidence and motivation needed to gain employment in a difficult market.
What's the difference between working with Marylin and a career service?
Marylin is:
- a NLP and Hypnosis Master Practitioner plus an Emotional Freedom Technique Practitioner. (Neuro- Liguistic Programming is understanding how people organise their thinking, feeling, language and behaviour to achieve results. It is extremely effective at supporting change and creating new empowering behaviours. Teamed with Hypnosis and EFT, Marylin has found these tools hugely successful when helping individuals to achieve their career goals.)
- linked to recruitment companies – offering you wider exposure and networking opportunities
- well accustomed to specific markets e.g. accountancy and finance, management, public and third sector.
- an experienced recruiter - therefore she understands the processes for both the recruiter and jobseeker
- passionate, committed and determined to get you into work
- always providing a personal touch; dedicated to work with you in order to achieve your goals
Does coaching work?
- Over 80% of individuals who have worked with Marylin in the past have achieved their goals, in their desired timeframe.
- More specifically, several have gained the job they desired with over an £8,000 salary increase.
- 100% of all clients believe the career coaching received has been beneficial and useful to their development.
Read Testimonials - see what else clients have said.
If what you are currently doing isn't working, do something else.
I don't have the money to spend on coaching, can't I do without it?
How you begin your career and what you do from then on will shape your future. Your career impacts your income, your
financial security and the way you feel. People who are unhappy with
their careers can find it has an effect on their health and personal wellbeing, self-esteem, relationships and social life to name but a few areas.
So I ask you, can you afford not to invest in your career now? Take me to the coaching packages, quick!
It's a matter of putting it into perspective. A What Makes You Tick package, costs £200 for 4 1/2 hours. This equates to £45 of specialised coaching per hour.
£45 is the cost of a:
£200 is actually cheaper than:
None of the products above will help you to shape your future, yet money will be quite happily spent on them. People often question the pricing of a professional's help. Just ask yourself, can you afford to not be in work? Every month you are out of work, the more difficult it will be to secure an opportunity with a gap on your C.V. Every day you spend in a role which is not aligned to your values can be unmotivating and soul destroying. So why not invest in one of the most important things out there - YOURSELF!
Take me to the coaching packages, quick!
So I ask you, can you afford not to invest in your career now? Take me to the coaching packages, quick!
It's a matter of putting it into perspective. A What Makes You Tick package, costs £200 for 4 1/2 hours. This equates to £45 of specialised coaching per hour.
£45 is the cost of a:
- pair of new jeans from the High Street
- new release Xbox game
- cut and blow dry at a good High Street hairdresser
£200 is actually cheaper than:
- a new Xbox with Kinect system
- an average mountain bike
- a pair of designer shoes
None of the products above will help you to shape your future, yet money will be quite happily spent on them. People often question the pricing of a professional's help. Just ask yourself, can you afford to not be in work? Every month you are out of work, the more difficult it will be to secure an opportunity with a gap on your C.V. Every day you spend in a role which is not aligned to your values can be unmotivating and soul destroying. So why not invest in one of the most important things out there - YOURSELF!
Take me to the coaching packages, quick!
When I buy a coaching package, do I have to do all the hours in one go?
No. Total time allocated for each package is specified in the package brochure and can be organised within any of the working hours.
You will agree with Marylin how many hours you will do per week.
This will be organised to reflect your needs. Marylin is committed to
supporting you and will therefore be happy to work with any time
constraints you may have.
Does coaching work for everyone?
Yes. Everybody who receives coaching from The Graduate Career Coach will get some benefit from it. The packages and services are always tailored to your needs; ensuring you get the most out of it as possible.
Why should I get help to find my first job?
Leaving education and finding your first job can be a scary process
but it is one of the most important steps you'll ever take. The first
move from education into employment is critical as it
sets up the basis of your CV and opens doors to future opportunities. Work with The Graduate Career Coach; ensure you are
amongst candidates labelled as 'sought after' and allow yourself to have
access to life's abundant opportunities.
Take me to the coaching packages, quick!
Take me to the coaching packages, quick!
Can't I just get a job on my own?
Not all jobseekers acquire the specialised services of The Graduate
Career Coach. Many jobseekers don't bother asking for any professional support; yet
assume they will gain work easily. However...
..."Britain's most popular employers have received a record 270 applications per vacancy..." (The Times Top 100 Graduate Employers 2010-2011, 2010, p.23) and we have just come out of the worst recession for 50 years. By working with The Graduate Career Coach you will increase your already limited chances of getting work.
Finding work amongst the enormous amount of unemployed isn't easy. Successfully passing an interview when you are faced with 20 other opponents can be daunting. By working with The Graduate Career Coach you will really set yourself apart from the rest of the crowd. You will receive focused attention on your needs and learn skills for life.
The sooner you start preparing yourself for the future, the more likely you are to be successful in finding work. Approximately 375,000 students will be graduating from University this summer, in addition to a record amount of young adult jobseekers; it is imperative you invest in your career now.
Take me to the coaching packages now, quick!
..."Britain's most popular employers have received a record 270 applications per vacancy..." (The Times Top 100 Graduate Employers 2010-2011, 2010, p.23) and we have just come out of the worst recession for 50 years. By working with The Graduate Career Coach you will increase your already limited chances of getting work.
Finding work amongst the enormous amount of unemployed isn't easy. Successfully passing an interview when you are faced with 20 other opponents can be daunting. By working with The Graduate Career Coach you will really set yourself apart from the rest of the crowd. You will receive focused attention on your needs and learn skills for life.
The sooner you start preparing yourself for the future, the more likely you are to be successful in finding work. Approximately 375,000 students will be graduating from University this summer, in addition to a record amount of young adult jobseekers; it is imperative you invest in your career now.
Take me to the coaching packages now, quick!
Can't I just use a Recruitment Company?
Working with The Graduate Career Coach will increase your chance of gaining and maintaining a successful career.
Although career guidance is provided at some education establishments and within recruitment agencies, few representatives will have the time or resources to spend working in a targeted approach through your particular needs. The Graduate Career Coach is specifically there to help you reach your goals with an unbiased, focused approach; helping you to shape your career whichever way you want it.
Although career guidance is provided at some education establishments and within recruitment agencies, few representatives will have the time or resources to spend working in a targeted approach through your particular needs. The Graduate Career Coach is specifically there to help you reach your goals with an unbiased, focused approach; helping you to shape your career whichever way you want it.
What key industries does The Graduate Career Coach work with?
The Graduate Career Coach specifically caters for industries which
receive over 50% of graduate recruitment, including Accountancy & Finance, Management, Charity and Public Sector, Sales, Administration, Teaching and Training.
"The largest number of vacancies in 2011 are at:
Also being ideally located near to London, where almost half of new graduates want to work, Marylin can make opportune contacts with local employers.
"The largest number of vacancies in 2011 are at:
- accountancy firms (22.4 per cent of total graduate jobs),
- investment banks and fund managers (18.5 per cent of total)
- and the public sector employers (10.6 per cent of total)"
Also being ideally located near to London, where almost half of new graduates want to work, Marylin can make opportune contacts with local employers.
I don't want people to know I am working with The Graduate Career Coach...
Relax, it's a confidential service. Marylin will not discuss your details with anyone, without your prior consent.
What if I get help with one problem and more emerge?
Sometimes a client will request a coaching package like Interview Success for a specific issue such as interview nerves and will realise there is more to the problem than just nerves. In these circumstances, The Graduate Career coach will further tailor the program to suit your needs.
What if I run out of hours in my package?
You will be offered, one-to-one hourly coaching until you have reached your goals?
Can I keep seeing The Graduate Career Coach throughout my career?
Yes. The Graduate Career Coach aims to be build a long lasting relationship with you, supporting you throughout your career until you are an established professional.
