career coaching

Job Hunting

The challenges of Job Hunting Staying motivated with a job hunter state of mind 1. The job search Many people I speak to tell me the same thing; the effort to job hunting is demoralising. So much time and effort is put into tailoring the perfect CV and cover letter, so much preparation is done…

CV writing & interview coaching

How to write a strong CV

CV writing can be daunting. The CV is usually the very first time you introduce yourself to prospective employers so it is essential to put your best foot forward. There is a lot of pressure to put yourself forward in the best possible way. A lot of uncertainty as to what to leave in and…

Coaching for resilience

The resilient rose   What is resilience? Resilience isn’t about bouncing back. Resilience is the ability to adapt in the face of adversity. Our capacity to find strength to deal with, learn from and grow from difficult situations. When we are faced with difficult situations we can sometimes lose perspective and our common sense gets lost…

career coaching

Tips on staying focused

Staying focused in times of change.   My name is Claire Bain I am an executive coach and I’ve been working with people for over 10 years to help them clarify where they want to go, what they want to achieve and support to get there.   Managing our time is a key personal development…