Testimonials

'Well I did it! Thanks for giving me the confidence to get through the interview - I didn’t feel nervous so it flowed better and because I had practiced a lot with you, I was able to respond with ease to the questions asked. Thanks!’

Successful job applicant

'Kirsty helped me refine, tailor and ultimately strengthen my CV. She encouraged me to include relevant skills and experiences that were specific to individual job vacancies. Ultimately this meant that when I was in an interview situation, I felt confident recalling these experiences and skills, and was able to articulate them to the interviewer. By advising me to curate a selection of stories demonstrating different skills, I felt very prepared for the questions the interviewer asked me.’

George Clayton - successful job applicant

Chiltern (Clinical Research Organisation)

Kirsty worked with our degree students to discuss their career options and opportunities on the Isle of Man and throughout the UK. The students found Kirsty engaging and insightful, with one student commenting that she had not thought about her career in a non-linear way before. I would most definitely recommend Career Zest for career path consultation for small groups and individuals.

Sharon McCulloch

Lecturer, University College Isle of Man

'We recruited Kirsty to work on a freelance basis, providing shortlisting support for summer internships in Scotland. Kirsty processed hundreds of applications professionally and efficiently. She met all of the agreed deadlines, providing updates on her progress and answering any questions the companies had in a timely manner. It was a pleasure working with Kirsty - her positive attitude combined with her hard work made the project go by smoothly. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her for a range of services!'

Kelly Barbour, Programme Manager

ScotGrad

'Kirsty has undertaken a variety of career-related tasks for us over a two-year period. She provided CV, cover letter and application advice to our students on both a remote and face-to-face basis and also undertook project work involving researching and creating content for a freelancing guide that was provided to our creative study students. Feedback from students and staff was 100% positive and I would not hesitate to recommend her services to others!’

Steve McLellan, Careers Advisor

Edinburgh Napier University

'Kirsty is incredibly supportive, knowledgeable about today's job markets and skilled in giving advice. She is approachable and very positive when it comes to providing individual support and helping with their future prospects, and this is why so many students have relied on her and her expertise.’

Sahara Choudhury - School Officer

Heriot-Watt University

'Reflecting upon my time at university, I feel the support and advice for gaining graduate positions is incredibly important and therefore I am hugely grateful for all Kirsty's help in applying for my current post. I truly feel I've found a career that I will thoroughly enjoy!’

Jack Postlethwaite, Graduate

Edinburgh Academy