Getting The Job
Personalised Jobseeker Support and Career Management
Finding the right job isn’t just about ticking boxes, it’s about aligning your ambitions, skills and values with the right opportunity. Whether you need clarity on your career direction or support in landing the role you’ve set your sights on, our tailored programmes are designed to meet you where you are, and get you where you want to be.
With one-to-one support from qualified experts, Career Analysts combines strategic career planning with practical job search coaching to help you move forward with confidence.
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Not Sure What Career Is Right for You?
Get Clear on Your Career Direction Before You Apply
Before you can land the right job, it’s vital to know what the “right job” actually looks like for you. If you’re uncertain about your career path, we offer in-depth career guidance programmes for individuals in their twenties, thirties and beyond.
These are designed to help you understand your strengths, clarify your goals, and identify careers that suit your personality, values and aspirations.
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Psychometric backed advice & guidance
Career guidance for all ages
One-on-one career advice & support
Choose the Right Programme for Your Needs
Extensive Jobseeker Support
A comprehensive 10-hour programme offering full support at every stage of your job search. Delivered across multiple sessions, it includes personalised CV development, strategic job search planning, and interview coaching.
You’ll work closely with a dedicated advisor to stay on track and achieve your career goals.
Includes:
- Tailored one-to-one sessions.
- Comprehensive CV and cover letter support.
- Step-by-step guidance through your job search.
- Practical interview coaching.
- Reference books to support your journey.
Intensive Jobseeker Support
This focused 3-hour session offers expert guidance for jobseekers who want professional input without committing to a full programme. It’s ideal for those who prefer a hands-on, self-directed approach while still benefiting from personalised advice.
During the session, you’ll work with an experienced advisor to refine your job search strategy, improve your application materials, and build confidence for interviews. The goal is to equip you with the tools and insights you need to stand out in a competitive job market.
Includes:
- Personalised CV and cover letter review.
- Strategic advice for job searching.
- Interview techniques training.
- Reference books to take away.
Modular Jobseeker Support
For those who need help with just one aspect of their job search, our standalone modules provide expert support in the specific area where you need it most.
This flexible option is perfect for individuals who want to focus on a particular challenge without committing to a full programme.
You’ll work with a skilled advisor to address your unique needs and receive actionable advice tailored to your situation.
Choose from:
- CV Writing Support.
- Job Search & Application Guidance.
- Interview Techniques Coaching.
Strategic Career Management for Long-Term Success
Reflect, Reassess, and Realign
Sometimes it’s not just about the next job, it’s about stepping back and evaluating where your career is headed. Our Career Management programme helps you reflect on your journey so far, clarify your goals, and create a plan that balances professional achievement with personal fulfilment.
We begin with a full review of your skills, personality, experience, and ambitions, so we can tailor the programme to your unique circumstances.
Psychometric Assessment & Career Counselling
Our approach includes a deep psychometric analysis to identify the roles and industries that align with your motivations, strengths and personality. This is followed by a one-to-one session with a qualified Occupational Psychologist, who will help you explore realistic career options and map out your next steps.
You’ll receive a detailed personal report with insights and recommendations based on your assessment.
Build Your Personal Career Plan
With a clear sense of direction, we move into self-marketing. You’ll learn how to identify career opportunities and how to present yourself confidently through CVs, applications, networking and interviews. Your advisor will help you set clear objectives, refine your approach, and launch your campaign with a strong, targeted strategy.
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Jobseeker Support: How We Help You Get the Job
CV Writing Support
A CV isn’t just a list of qualifications, it’s your first opportunity to market yourself. Our consultants know exactly what employers look for and how to showcase your strengths in a way that gets noticed.
Together, we’ll craft a CV that positions you as a compelling candidate for the roles you want.
Job Search & Application Help
There’s more to job hunting than trawling job boards. We’ll show you how to identify roles through online platforms, recruitment consultants, personal networks, and direct applications.
You’ll also learn how to tailor cover letters and application forms for maximum impact.
Interview Techniques Coaching
Interviews are your chance to shine, but preparation is key. You’ll take part in a mock interview with an experienced trainer, receive feedback on your performance, and learn how to handle tough questions with confidence.
We’ll also help you master non-verbal cues, presentation skills, and follow-up techniques.
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Our Approach to Career Support
Tailored, Not Off-the-Shelf
Your career journey is unique, and your support should be too. Unlike many generic services, our programmes are flexible, bespoke, and centred entirely around your goals. We adapt to your pace, your preferences, and your priorities.
Expert Support from Occupational Psychologists
Career Analysts has been delivering trusted, evidence-based career advice since 1965. Our team includes qualified Occupational Psychologists and career consultants with decades of experience supporting individuals at all stages of their professional life.
Career Support for Every Age Group
Whether you’re in your twenties and just starting out, navigating change in your thirties, or seeking a new challenge later in life, we offer tailored guidance at every stage.
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- Programme: Career Change
Pippa
Hi Leo, Many thanks for the report, it’s been really helpful. Thanks.
- Programme: New Career
Cathy
Thanks for emailing the report. I found the day really useful and look forward to reading it.
- Programme: Teenagers
Victoria
You helped me to find all my options and to think of careers on a bigger scale. The aptitude profile was particularly useful – I thought it was fantastic.
- Programme: Career Change
You won’t remember me, but I came to visit you at Career Analysts back in 2001. I thought you might be interested in what I have achieved since. You advised me to return to university (I was then 36). Eventually I took your advice following redundancy, and completed a BSc in Geology at Durham, graduating with first class honours. I have just completed my PhD from Bristol University working on volcanoes in the Afar region of Ethiopia – the most extraordinary experience! I am now off to Hawaii for a two-year post-doc looking into the origin of Earth’s water. All of this a far cry from the admin role I had when I came to visit you! I was very skeptical of returning to study was very disbelieving when you told me I was more than capable – you were right I was wrong! Thanks for your help back then.
- Programme: Career Change
Sophie
I haven’t had a chance to go through the official feedback process yet. I will though, but meanwhile must say how pleased I am with Mary’s report. It’s been such a helpful process and I’m delighted with the advice she has offered. I shall follow through with the proper feedback process ASAP.
- Programme: Career Change
Joe
I am pleased to say I now have a job working for the Liberal Democrats which I am really enjoying. Thank you for your advice.
- Programme: Career Change
Rhian
I just wanted to say thank you so much for the career advice and help I received from you; it has been absolutely invaluable.
As a little update, I am now 8 weeks into an MSc in Occupational & Organisational Psychology (Part-time, distance learning) at University of Northumbria, and am working part time at the events company below too that you found! I approached them even though they didn’t have any suitable vacancies at the time but then they got back to me and have created a part-time position for me!
I am also out of my toxic old job and so much happier.
Thank you so much, it’s absolutely changed my life.
- Programme: New Career
Simon
Hi Leo, thank you for emailing me a copy of my report, I have had a good look and am very happy with its contents. I have found the process of Career Analysts thoroughly enjoyable and highly motivating. I have already begun to implement some changes in my life which are starting to reap benefits and open up new opportunities along the way. I feel that the type of information I was given following the assessment of my test results and the life skills interview with Sherridan is an opportunity that everyone should be afforded.
It seems an almost natural step to take between school and further education and I know that I would have certainly benefitted from this process at that stage in my life, but that said, I am not about to let 15 years get in the way of my goals now. Please pass on my kindest thanks to Sherridan for giving me the opportunity to see my true potential and for being so understanding when she listened to my ramblings surrounding my life thus far and the accident. Many thanks again to you both.
- Programme: Teenagers
Alexander
Dear Leo,
Good afternoon,
I found my career analysis report from the 7th of September 2000 (I was 17 at the time). I would like to thank Dr Alexis Hallam for such an accurate and insightful assessment. I am now working in wildlife conservation in Asia. Although not consciously, I am pretty sure the results of the Career Report helped build my confidence in pursuing my dreams and putting in the work needed to achieve them. Furthermore, Dr Hallam’s secondary assessment of training as a physical therapist has turned out to be extremely accurate as well, a field for which I have developed a significant interest over the past decade as I have taken up a number of new sports. Thank you again.
Best regards
Alexander
- Programme: Career Change
Patrick
Would just like to inform you that I have just found employment as a Senior Intelligence Analyst working for a fraud investigation company in Gloucester. Thank you for all your help and guidance.
- Programme: Teenagers
Arron
We approached Career Analysts seeking clarification about our younger son’s best direction in his post-16 education and future career direction. Understanding his strengths and likes we had to some extent done our own research, but we were still unsure as to his best direction. The testing, interview and research carried out before/after his interview all indicated that he was indeed heading in the right direction. The clarification from Mary, our son’s adviser, was most valuable to us – and indeed our son. Mary has obviously done a large amount of research in producing her written report. This is why, for example, she was able to suggest a possible course at an institution which we would never have known about or considered ourselves. The service offered by Career Analysts should be considered as an investment – in your own, or your child’s future. By all means do your own research which will undoubtedly prove beneficial. The testing, interpretation of results and pursuant opportunities regarding future education and employment opportunities is not something you will easily navigate as a result of your own efforts though. So, if you can afford, I’d say buy.
- Programme: Career Change
David
I found the Career Analysts experience extremely valuable. The testing and discussion with Pamela indicated to me that actually I was following the wrong career path when taking my natural strengths in to account. The report and recommendations that were presented to me have helped me to make the decision to set off in a different direction in my career.
I found that while the testing and the report itself are very valuable, Pamela worked with me in order to find specific niches and area’s that I had either not thought about in the past, or at least from the incorrect perspective. It is obvious that Pamela is very interested in and excited by her current role.
Having a visual representation of my abilities and having an expert explain the results and take my input in to account in the consultation made me realise that I had been pursuing my goals in ways that were detrimental to my happiness and success.
- Programme: Career Change
Sophie
Some of the suggestions were things I had already thought of, but Mary had new ideas too + tried to wrestle with my myriad of issues! It’s been great for me to try and see why some ideas are no longer appealing (albeit work areas in which I have long-standing experience), and to have a really sound baseline of ideas for me to consider what I do next. Particularly useful was the discussion with Mary and the efforts she took to try and understand my circumstances. Her moral support for my current career / employment difficulties.
- Programme: Teenagers
Robert
Hi Leo, My consultation went very well and it definitely helped me clarify the area of undergraduate study that I want to go into. Thank you very much!
- Programme: Career Change
Emma
Just wanted to say what a lovely chat I had with Mary today. I felt like she took the time to really understand me and see how to tailor careers to suit me personally rather than trying to force anything on me, and I appreciated how at ease she made me and felt the overall experience was very rewarding so I look forward to reading her report further to the session.
- Programme: New Career
Mohsin
Just as an update as to my situation from a year ago. The report proved useful as it helped to give a clear representation of my strengths and weaknesses and extrapolate from there. I have ended up a software engineer for a very large defence contractor and so far I haven’t done too badly so far.
- Programme: New Career
Melissa
Career Analysts made me think about all of my needs from a job and what kind of skills I have. The Psychologist/career counsellor was very warm and friendly, made an effort to understand me and made me feel I have lots of choices. I’m now considering very different options to the ones I was considering before I came.
- Programme: Teenagers
Lily
Hi Leo,
I’m not sure if this will reach you after all these years, but worth a try!
I just wanted to say how accurate Lily’s report and recommendation turned out to be. At the time, she was a little disappointed that the analysis didn’t support her career goals at that point. She was keen on law and the recommendations of a healthcare/medical path didn’t sit well. The healthcare university courses mentioned in the report were something she didn’t want to go for and she ended up graduating in political science from Birmingham (you did recommend PPE as a more general option).
Lily is now working as a patient flow manager in the NHS. She loves her job. The interesting thing is that she wasn’t consciously drawn to this as a result of her report. But, as it turns out, your recommendations of working in management and policy in a healthcare setting was spot on.
I came across her report after I recommended Career Analysts to a friend. I sent the report onto Lily as a reminder. She had forgotten the detail and was a bit spooked (in a good way) about how accurate it was.
We shouldn’t be surprised of course. However, I just wanted to say, after all this time, what a useful and insightful experience Career Analyst was. I will be definitely recommending you.
Regards.
Stephen Chapman
- Programme: New Career
Helen
Just been clearing out ahead of moving house, and found a report that I commissioned from you back in 1994! I was only 2 years past graduating from my masters and feeling a bit frustrated….
Anyway, it is a very interesting read, and I wondered whether you ever follow up to see where your clients end up in their careers? The psychologist that I saw was Alexis Hallam, but probably not with you now?
Anyway, let me know if you want me to send you a copy of the report and maybe a copy of my current CV as a case study…..
- Programme: Teenagers
Lainey
I’m writing to say how impressed we were with your career guidance for my daughter Lainey, and to request your assistance with our younger daughter Gabriella. She is nearly 14 and has to choose her GCSE subjects but is really struggling – she’s only got three option slots but wants to do six subjects, which school will not allow her to do. She’s getting 8s and 9s for every subject (apart from PE, which I’m not bothered about! ) and she would really appreciate some help in choosing her direction of study. Can you help?
- Programme: Teenagers
Max
Belatedly thank you to you and your colleagues for your work with our son Max. It was very insightful for us as parents and we felt Max was very well held In the process. As and when he is ready, we may come back to you for more help, but he isn’t there as yet.
- Programme: Career Change
Good afternoon,
I wonder whether you are the same Sherridan Hughes I saw in June 1993 at Career Analysts at 90 Gloucester Place.
It was a long time ago and I am now 76 years old, but contacting Careers Analysts for an assessment then was most helpful.
After the various tests and the assessment results, I gained the courage to stop being a housewife and have a go at an A level in English with a view to going to university as a mature student.
I subsequently gained a BA Hons) in English at the University of Birmingham, followed by an MA in Book History (Distinction), also at Birmingham, then a PhD in Book History at the Institute of English Studies, School of Advanced Study, University of London; finally I published a book derived from my PhD research in 2016.
Your assessment was absolutely spot on, and I shall always be grateful for your advice.
- Programme: Career Change
Nicola
Several comments really rang true. I had thought counselling might suit me, but she advised against it and when I mentioned this to close family they agreed with the Career Analyst.
- Programme: New Career
Patrick
On 26th October I received my Career Analysts report. It gave me a lot of ideas on where to go in the future; I found the service exemplary and the staff efficient and friendly. I have enrolled in training courses that I have an interest in and that would be beneficial to my future career. I have been offered a job in a sector in which I can progress and exploit my full potential. I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone at Career Analysts for the fantastic advice and service, helping me to finally get my career on the right path. Keep up the good work!
- Programme: Teenagers
Louise
The aspect that I found particularly useful was which career would suit me and what to study at university. If someone needed it, I would definitely recommend career analysts without a doubt.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who should take a Career Analysts career test?
Our career tests are suitable for anyone at a crossroads in their career journey. This includes:
- Students selecting A Levels, degrees, or courses.
- Graduates seeking clarity on their career path.
- Professionals considering a career change or looking to progress within their field.
If you’re unsure about your next step, our career tests can help you make confident, informed decisions.
How long does the career testing process take?
The entire process typically takes around five hours to complete, including the psychometric assessments. Once completed, you’ll have a one-to-one consultation with a qualified Occupational Psychologist, followed by a comprehensive written report.
Are the tests suitable for mid-career professionals?
Yes. Many of our clients are professionals seeking to retrain, switch careers, or find better alignment between their work and personal values. Our career tests provide tailored recommendations to help you navigate your next steps with confidence.
Do I need to prepare for the career tests?
No preparation is required! The assessments are designed to measure your natural abilities, personality, and work preferences. Just ensure you have a quiet space and enough time to complete them without interruptions.
How are the career tests different from free online quizzes?
Our career tests are based on scientifically validated psychometric assessments, interpreted by qualified Occupational Psychologists. Unlike generic online quizzes, our tests provide in-depth insights and tailored career recommendations specific to your profile.
What types of careers can the tests recommend?
Can the tests help if I’m unhappy in my current job?
Absolutely. If you’re feeling unfulfilled or stuck in your current role, our tests can identify careers that better align with your strengths, interests, and values. Many clients use our services to successfully transition into careers where they feel more motivated and satisfied.
Are the results guaranteed to lead to a successful career?
While we can’t guarantee outcomes, our process provides you with the tools and insights needed to make informed career decisions. By understanding your strengths and values, you’ll have a clear direction and greater confidence in your choices. Success ultimately depends on how you act on the recommendations.
How personalised is the advice I’ll receive?
The advice you receive is completely tailored to you. Our Occupational Psychologists interpret your test results, taking into account your unique abilities, personality traits, and aspirations to provide career advice that’s specific to your goals and circumstances.
Can I take the tests remotely?
Yes, the entire testing process can be completed online from the comfort of your home. After the assessments, your one-to-one consultation with an Occupational Psychologist will also be conducted remotely via video call, ensuring a seamless and convenient experience.