“Hi Chris, since our meeting I have interviewed for a new position, and got offered it! I started this week. I really appreciated your time, and your support. You helped me to identify the things that are important to me in a job, and gave me the confidence to pursue something else. It is also a part-time position (4 days), so I am going to look into a research position or volunteer position on my other day. You helped me to think outside of the box – and to consider a range of options. Once again thank you for your time. Wishing you all the very best.”
LK
“Hi Chris, I would like to thank you. As soon as my son returned from the session with you he got to work applying to university and was accepted to study a Bachelor of Computing Science. Though this may not seem so great and unusual to some parents this is massive for us…we were getting very concerned he would never get out of home…… you did in one session with him what we didn’t manage to do in 22 years…… which was absolutely amazing…! He really listened and just went from strength to strength after he saw you and got himself into Uni. He is very excited and very positive about this great challenge…”
NC
“Dear Chris, I have been working in this new firm for more than three months, and everything is going very well. The partners are very supportive of my study and they value me a lot. This year I changed my job, became an Australian citizen, moved to a new place, and finished four modules of CA study, so it is a big year for me. I would like to say thank you again for all your help and advice in terms of my career, I really appreciate it! I would not be in this firm without your help. Kind regards”
CH
“Hi Chris, my wife and I have just read the cover letter that you have drafted up and I must say we are both BLOWN AWAY; it is amazing and has really inspired me. THANK YOU so much I really don’t think I could have ever come up with something like that but am now confident in understanding what direction you have been trying to help me understand. I will update / simplify my resume especially as you suggested.”
TH
“Dear Chris, much has happened in life since we last met. I actually took on board your suggestion to change career into teaching and I am in the process of finalising my degree for teaching English in high school. The teaching experience has been quite wonderful, challenging but emotionally very rewarding. So I owe you thanks for your advice”
SB
“Chris thank you, you were fantastic assistance at the time. I worked my butt off …… and got myself into a position of being more saleable, and then later in the year a position ….came up …. basically my dream job. I applied and got it by the skin of my teeth, so was thrilled. So, just wanted to say thank you for your help at the time. You encouraged me to work …. .to get done what had to get done, I did that, and it paid off, so you can put that down as a tick to you for successful guidance! Thank you.”
WC
“Hi Chris, I’m dropping you an email to say that I thought our meeting this morning was productive and it really got me thinking. I went into the myfuture website as you suggested (which is a great tool!) and discovered how suited I am to the profession we discussed.”
JB
“Hi Chris, [my son] is pretty well set up now. He has chosen a 4 year Psych degree at Macquarie Uni, which consists of 3 years psych and a one year Dip Ed. he wants to start out as a counsellor (schools or early childhood). He has done quite a lot of research. Thanks for your help with all this!”
CM
“When I arrived in Australia, I applied for nearly 150 jobs without a reply. I had a consultation with Chris who then prepared a resume and cover letter that would help to sell my skills I started applying for jobs, got some good responses thanks to Chris’ fantastic effort. For my first interview Chris taught me how to approach it and how to answer the interviewer’s questions. It helped me a lot and I managed to get my first job in my second interview. After 2 months Chris helped me to update my resume and I obtained a better job, which I am still doing. I thank Chris a lot for every thing he did for me. I really like his knowledge of what he is doing and his professional approach.”
JK
“Thanks so much Chris – the (career options) report is really useful, particularly the course info. It’s the sort of thing [my son] has wanted to find out. I really appreciate your help.”
SH
“Hi Chris, I’ve enrolled in some short courses (drawing and possibly journalism) and may also do some community/volunteer work to keep myself busy before I become too heavily pregnant. Thanks again for all your help – it’s been really good to be able to discuss all my thoughts/issues so openly with you. I felt that we made really good progress in refining my options.”
CR
“Hi Chris, I am looking for advice on changing employment and getting better work/life balance. I got your name from a colleague who knows your work…”
KD
“Hi Chris, yesterday’s session was exactly what I needed to submit the best possible resume. I also found the examples very helpful…… (as a result) I have an interview in two weeks, so thank you for your assistance.”
HW
“Dear Chris, thank you for such a succinct and clearly spelt out response to my enquiry re the Council position – the appraisal being appreciated and exactly what I needed. I shall keep for reference for the future. Thanks again and speak soon.”
CD
“After doing more research …. using the websites you gave me, I’ve decided Nutrition and Dietetics is a better fit for me. Our talk about my personality and interests helped solidify my likes and dislikes and what I’m really interested in. Thanks again for helping me clarify the path I want to go down.”
NS
