Testimonials

After completing a few interviews without any success I contacted Orla to get professional advice on how to prepare for interviews. Two sessions with Orla helped greatly. She conducted mock interviews and provided guidance and advice on how to prepare for interviews and provide answers that better illustrate my skills and experiences. I now have a job and I have learned interview techniques that will assist in future job searches. Orla’s approach is very understandable, friendly and practical and I would highly recommend her services. Maria Dillon, Project Manager.

Thanks again Orla! I have already recommended you to a few friends, you were very helpful!

Maria, Project Manager NGO

It was a perfect service. Was personal especially with the initial call. Other places just emailed me the price and didn’t explain what it’s about. Was very helpful with the approach to the questions. And having the video really helped when prepping.

Phil, Senior Engineer

After coming across an advertisement for a position I really wanted I decided to contact Orla for some support. After meeting I felt my confidence going into the interview was high and I flew through the questions with ease – something I would normally struggle with. Having secured the job I would like to recommend Orla’s service to anyone who feels they need that confidence boost and preparation expertise going into an interview.

Karina , Community Manager Public Sector

I recently worked with Orla for an interview coaching and preparation session. It was very clear from the outset that Orla is extremely dedicated and professional in her work and tailors her approach to the individual needs of her clients. Orla assisted me through each stage of the process and gave me some excellent tips to shine at my interviews. I cannot thank or recommend Orla highly enough for all of her expertise, advice and encouragement demonstrated along the way. Thank you Orla and keep up your great work!

“I had my own CV prepared and I felt my CV wasn’t up to standard. A friend recommended Orla to help me to prepare my CV etc. I am delighted with the end result- Thanks Orla for all your work and help”

Louise Egan Secondary School teacher

“My CV required a complete overhaul from years of adding on Job positions that I had gained from a decade of various roles within the same industry, however Orla’s professionalism to highlight the right information, promote my abilities and achievements was exceptional. I believe that it was her keenness to understand my previous roles, own personality and the positions that I wanted to apply for that really makes her stand out from the crowd”

Matt Bowen, Senior Account Executive

Orla was great to work with. I’ve always struggled with structured interviews, but Orla gave me some pointers and the practice I needed to get out of my own way.

With Orla’s help I was successful in my interview and I couldn’t be more grateful. I highly recommend her services!

Jack, ICT Analyst”

“I met Orla for a CV review and mock interview with specific sectors in mind. I found her review very useful, more than just a fresh set of eyes, an informed and constructive opinion about what I had prepared and how I could improve my CV. The mock interview was extremely professional and realistic; it highlighted areas I need to improve on and prepare for better.”

David McMahon, Public Affairs and Communications Manager

“I ended up in Ireland working on a transfer for an Italian company. I got on so well in Dublin that I decided to find a job and stay. I had many things to plan but the very first thing was to enter the Irish job market with a sound introduction of myself, both working experience and attitude. My cv was in Italian, and the format a bit confusing to be honest. Orla first went through it and tried to figure out what was really important to emphasise. Afterwards, she discussed in detail with me her ideas and listened a lot to mine, that is: what I really wanted to enlighten in my CV. She did a great a job and was able to put everything on, in a concise but also straightforward manner. I was enthusiastic, as by reading my cv, everyone would see my skills, attitudes, experiences, strength and weakness in an easy to read way. I got a job shortly afterwards. When I want to make a step further in my career, I know what’s the asset that helps me make the first move”.

Maria Rita Carota , Business Analyst

“I felt like I couldn’t see the wood for the trees, and asked Orla to reviewed my CV and some covering letters to identify any areas for improvement. She provided me with excellent feedback and I feel more confident now in my approach to preparing job applications”.

Ana Kokoszko, Chartered Landscape Architect

“After a week of nervous anticipation I was delighted to be offered the job yesterday.

Honestly after chatting with my wife, talking to Orla and having that session was the game changer for me. It made all the difference and has now brought me the success I have been chasing all year.

I can’t thank her enough. I will be recommending her services to everyone and anyone. I’ll also leave a review as people would be foolish not to have you on their side!

Alister Training Coordinator

“I started the journey to source a new job without much direction, after finding myself redundant from my employer of 28 years. While I initially contacted Orla for assistance with my CV and interview techniques, she actually provided me with far more. She took time to get to know me, was extremely approachable and professional. From our first meeting, Orla was very interested in helping me succeed, motivating me while also being firm with me when required. She saw me through a difficult patch and was very encouraging and helped me to refocus. She was realistic about expectations, my strengths and weaknesses and gave me very practical and solid advice around interview techniques including a strong ‘pitch’. Her flexibility to meet with me at short notice to do mock interviews, or just taking my calls when I needed her advice was invaluable. I was very confident that the CV Orla helped me to write truly reflected my capabilities. It only took two interviews to land a job which I am really looking forward to. I would not hesitate in recommending Orla for CV preparation, interview techniques and general job-hunting mentoring. Her fees are very affordable and it was money very well spent. Thanks Orla”.

Sandra Mc Garry, Procurement Manager

Myself and my boyfriend initially contacted Orla for assistance with our CV as we were emigrating to Canada, she actually provided us with far more by going out of her way to research how CV’s were laid out in Canada as they are different. She took time to get to know us, was extremely approachable and professional. When we decided to return to Ireland, we knew we wanted to go back to Orla to get some help with going back into the workforce in Ireland. Orla was very interested in helping us succeed and motivated us. She gave us very practical and solid advice around interview techniques. Her flexibility to meet with us at short notice or just taking our calls when we needed her advice was invaluable. We were very confident that the CV Orla helped us to write put us in a strong position to gain employment. We would not hesitate in recommending Orla for CV preparation, interview techniques and general job-hunting mentoring. Her fees are very affordable and it was money very well spent.

Sharon Connolly ,Property Accountant

“Orla is a great professional. I was lost looking for a job, however after having an interview with her, I knew how I had to focus my search. She is an excellent communicator, she explained me perfectly how I could have a successful career. She takes a positive, proactive approach to her work. I found Orla very helpful and reliable. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending her as a career coach”

Rafael Veiga del Bano, CAD developer

“Orla’s input will kick start your CV and boost your morale and confidence again. She is responsive, down to earth and generous with her time. She will do as much or as little as you like without any pressure. She’s great!”

Deirdre Pickering , Language Teacher