For Anna, the hardest part of the job search wasn’t just the competition – it was the feeling of losing control.
“The biggest thing when you're applying for a job is this loss of control. I was quite anxious about the process, especially knowing that so many roles had dozens – if not hundreds – of highly qualified applicants.”
Like many jobseekers, Anna felt like a fish out of water. With fewer roles on the market and heightened pressure to stand out, every application felt like a one-shot opportunity.
“You only get one chance to get it right. That made the stakes feel even higher.”
Finding Structure and Support
That’s when Anna turned to TechTalk. Through a structured, three-pronged approach – CV support, LinkedIn optimisation, and interview practice – she began to feel grounded again.
“Talking it through with someone who understands the process made a world of difference. It stopped the doubt from creeping in after rejections and helped me feel like I had some control back.”
Together, she and her coach refined real-life examples, talked through likely interview questions, and iterated on answers until they were sharp, confident, and aligned with the role.
“I remember we went through one example three or four times, streamlining it, really understanding what we wanted to get across. That gave me a process I could apply to any question.”
Landing the Right Role
When the right opportunity came, Anna was ready. She walked into the interview prepared, practiced, and confident – and she landed the offer.
“Every interview is different, but once you’re in the flow and doing well, you can finish strong. I wouldn’t have been able to do that without those sessions – they were genuinely valuable and something I couldn’t have found elsewhere.”
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