James C

Career Consultant

Fiverr • Full-time

Nov 2025 - Present • 11 mos

Self-employed career consultant based in the UK, working independently with clients from a wide range of countries and backgrounds, at all levels of experience. Supports people who haven't previously lived or worked in the UK to understand how the job market here actually works, as well as UK-based candidates looking for their next role. Offers 1-2-1 sessions covering CV writing and interview preparation, alongside rewriting cover letters and updating LinkedIn profiles to match UK employer expectations. Creates bespoke CVs tailored to each specific job application, rather than working from a generic template, drawing out the relevant detail from a candidate's background and reshaping it to fit UK conventions. Interview prep sessions are tailored to how UK employers typically structure interviews, alongside in-depth research into specific sectors and roles so clients understand exactly what's expected of them. Brings a deep, practical understanding of the UK job market, built up through direct client work rather than a corporate framework, helping people avoid common pitfalls and put forward the strongest possible application. As self-employed, works flexibly around each client's individual needs and pace, with 1-2-1 support throughout.

Career Consultant

Maximus • Full-time

Jul 2021 - Nov 2025 • 4 yrs 4 mos

UK-based career consultant, specialising in helping people who haven't previously lived or worked in the UK understand how the job market here actually works, as well as supporting UK-based candidates looking for work. Works with people from a wide range of countries and backgrounds, at all levels of experience. Skilled at translating international experience into a format UK employers recognise and trust, drawing out the relevant detail from a candidate's background and reshaping it to fit UK CV and cover letter conventions. Also supports LinkedIn profile updates to match UK expectations. Runs interview preparation tailored to how UK employers typically structure interviews, and carries out in-depth research into specific sectors and roles so candidates understand exactly what's expected. Uses this insight to create bespoke CVs, tailored to the specific job being applied for rather than a generic template, improving the chances of getting through to interview. Bringing a deep, practical understanding of the UK job market, helping all candidates, whether new to the UK or already established here, avoid common pitfalls and put forward the strongest possible application.

Recruiter

Michael Page • Full-time

Aug 2017 - Jul 2021 • 3 yrs 11 mos

Experienced UK-based recruiter working across a broad range of sectors, from graduate and entry-level roles through to senior and executive appointments. Comfortable managing the full recruitment process for a wide variety of clients, tailoring the approach depending on the seniority and needs of each role. Alongside standard recruitment, offers one-to-one career coaching and support for people looking to change direction, whether that's moving industries, stepping up into leadership, or getting back into work after a break. Focused on practical advice: CVs, interview prep, salary negotiation, and helping candidates work out what they actually want from their next move. Known for building long-term relationships with both clients and candidates rather than treating placements as one-off transactions.