Backchat - Customer quotes

• Sent: 02 November 2010 12:37
• To: Douglas Williams
• Subject: Good News....

Hi Doug,

....I have got a job.

Just to let you know I have secured a job, subject to reference and financial checks (there will be no problem with either of these).

My role will be Business Project Manager at XXXX (10 minute drive from my home).

I would like to thank you very much for your invaluable help, guidance and encouragement with my CV, interview techniques etc.

Many Thanks,

Patricia O'Grady

• Sent: 22 October 2010 15:13
• To: Sarah Mustafa
• Subject: Re: Work at XXXX Ltd

Hi Sarah,

Thank you so much for you help, I am most impressed with Gordon Yates and particularly you for being so proactive finding me work, I really do appreciate it.

I will speak with you on Monday just to touch base with how things are going at XXXX.

Enjoy your weekend!

Kind regards,

Sarah Paton

• Sent: 21 October 2010 15:10
• To: Douglas Williams
• Subject: Thank you!!

Hi Doug

First of all, thank you for the advice you gave to me and fellow attendees at yesterday's course. You certainly gave us food for thought with all your helpful guidance. I came away with the re-enforced determination to succeed more than ever in my jobsearch. Walking away with Gary, he informed me that he was so glad that despite his mother's death, he attended. He is also intending to attend your CV course and should be in touch. I told him how you had been such a great help to me and following the course I had reconstructed my CV and it was being noticed. He was most impressed with yesterday's course and the warmth he had felt from everyone. I wish him well and hope that he will attend.

Meanwhile I have some exciting news to share with you. I have an interview next Wednesday! Attending yesterday's course came at exactly the right time. Everything is fresh in my mind and so I am confident that I have a great opportunity to succeed. The position is with the chambers of XXXX, probably the most renowned barrister of our time. I shall be researching him and some of his cases as well as the chambers over the next few days. I am aware of the dress code and I know the location of the chambers well, but I shall be arriving there a good half an hour before the interview time to be sure. I shall report in at reception 10 minutes prior to the interview time and remain as composed as possible. Positive thinking and Adult Mode!! I am so delighted and really this is down to you and all your great advice and belief in me. Since attending my first course I have changed my life around and feel back on the right track.

Perhaps if you are free next Wednesday you might like to join me for a coffee and a chat; run through the interview, a sort of debrief so to speak.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Kind regards

Jill Morley

• Sent: 21 October 2010 18:09
• To: Douglas Williams
• Subject: Re: Attached Image

Hi Doug

Firstly I would like to thank you for the exciting and informative course. I cannot tell you how much I have learnt from you, i have already completely changed my CV and when you get a chance can you please take a look at it and let me know about any changes.

I would also like to say you are doing a brilliant job, helping people like me find a job. Your style of teaching is truly inspiring,

Thank you

Kind Regards

Umar Iqbal

• Sent: 18 October 2010 10:25
• To: Sarah Mustafa
• Subject: Hi

Hi Sarah -

Just a quickie to say that it was lovely to meet you on Thursday evening and I'm so sorry I had to dash!

Good thing I did though really as I was up at 5am on Fri as filming started at 7.30am and didn't finish until 11pm on Fri night! So getting plenty of sleep on Thurs night was a good idea!

I just love the sound of Gordon Yates the Company - right up my street. You treat people as people, love what you do and the people in your team have long-standing relationships with your Temps and your Clients (which means that people love how you work and what you do for them), and you're lots of fun!

Best Wishes

Michael Warburton

• Sent: 18 October 2010 14:25
• To: Claire Harrop
• Subject:

Dear Claire,

I thought I'd drop this little note to say thank you. Working at XXXX has been an enjoyable experience. I've been welcomed into the team very warmly and settled very quickly into the day-to-day routine. Everyone has ensured that my first experience as a temp has been a highly enjoyable one and I will be sad to leave on Friday.

I have been so impressed by how quickly you found me this placement and how friendly you were during my interview that I have recommended Gordon Yates to a friend. She is also doing a gap year and is currently looking for work. She should get in touch within the next few days.

I'll be keeping in touch.

Katherine Russill

• Sent: 13 October 2010 09:09
• To: Claire Harrop
• Subject: RE: Alyson

Thanks for sorting it all out so quickly and efficiently – like I said yesterday, we've been really impressed with your service and quality of candidates and will have no hesitation in contact you again in the future.

Resourcing Coordinator XXXX Ltd

• Sent: 09 October 2010 20:23
• To: Amy Bater
• Subject: A BIG THANK YOU TO YOU ALL

Hi Amy,

Just want to thank you all.... thanks 2 to u all I have improved my CV and found myself a job.

Thank you very much

Helga Tavares

• Sent: 03 October 2010 14:47
• To: caroline madden
• Subject: RE: Caroline

Hi Caroline,

The role you helped me with on telephone coaching, I GOT IT! I started on 20th Sept and have been there 2weeks already and it is going great. I did have 2 offers that week but my preference was XXXX and as I was immediately available they got me to start the next week.

I had a few face to face interviews before XXXX's telephone interview, but what I really needed help with was being able to express myself on the phone as well as face to face. Had I not done the coaching session with you, I don't think I would have passed the first hurdle of the telephone interview.

So, I just wanted to THANK YOU SO MUCH.

Wish you and Gordon Yates all the very best.

Kind regards,

Joshna Jesani

• Sent: 30 September 2010 17:09
• To: Sarah Mustafa
• Subject: RE: Work @ XXXX Ltd

Sarah

Thank you so much for all your hard work these last 2 days, what an outstanding agency you are, I'll be solely recommending you to all my graduate friends. I really couldn't be happier with the placement at XXXX's - what an opportunity! I won't let you down!!

Best wishes

Katy Roebuck

• Sent: 24 September 2010 16:40
• To: Douglas Williams
• Subject: Re: Personal action plan

Hi Doug,

First of all I would like to thank you for all your efforts to help me succeed in my Telephone Interviews and also the training workshops. I cleared the second round of interview as today I received a call from Company's HR. I tried to stick to your magical suggestions on Hard Skills/Soft Skills and STAR method.

Thanks to Amy for all her assistance.

Warm Regards,

Ravi Anchan

• Sent: 22 September 2010 17:12
• To: Amy Bater
• Subject: RE: Gordon Yates Professional Training: follow up

Dear Amy,

Since the session (which was really great and helpful, just as the first session was) I have tried various different types of CV to suit different applications. The last session was energising and made me get on with the paperwork, to be honest I needed the push and the one to one hour was just right for me at that time. The hardest part of the process is selling yourself, after the session I realised how negative I had been and so looked again at my selling points!

Finally I have a new job, as a teacher in a private school, so obviously I did something right! There is a 3 month probation period so watch out Gordon Yates, you may not be done with me yet! Please pass on my thanks and good wishes to those that run sessions – I have really enjoyed meeting your staff and other attendees.

Many thanks

Kind Regards

Jane Densham

• Sent: 17 September 2010 12:05
• To: simon flockton
• Subject: Re: Gordon Yates Professional Training: Follow up

Dear Simon,

I am pleased to say, thanks to your positive job search session, that I have now been offered a job within the NHS. I took onboard how one should portray oneself in a positive manner, as well as sending thank you letters / emails all along the application process.

Many thanks for all your help and can you pass on my thanks to the girls in the office who helped with the online Microsoft Word course. I was able to put this on my CV as this was one of the requirements of the job.

Many Thanks

Kind Regards

Nick Grazioli

• Sent: 16 September 2010 14:21
• To: Douglas Williams
• Subject: RE: Thank you

Hi Doug

I just thought I would let you know that I received a job offer following my interview last week. It is working for a city law firm - exactly what I wanted! ;)

I think your seminar gave me the last piece of useful information and confidence I needed to get the job so thank you again.

Kind Regards

Monika Davies

• Sent: 15 September 2010 15:13
• To: Amy Bater
• Subject: RE: Gordon Yates - Training Schedule

Hey Amy

I went for an interview yesterday for an administration role in Covent Garden and they offered me he position straight away.....I start Friday :)

Thanks for all yours and Doug's help!

Best wishes

Eloise Radoni

• Sent: 10 September 2010 13:23
• To: simon flockton
• Subject: Re: Gordon Yates Professional Training: Follow up

Hi Simon

I have great news. After my 30 minute interview preparation with Doug, I attended an assessment centre, and shortly after I was offered a full time job. I have actually started work already, and I'm totally in love with the job.

I definitely need to say a special thank you to Doug for his invaluable coaching before my interview, he's truly a star.

Thank you once again for your help and support.

Kind regards,

Debbie Dee

• Sent: 08 September 2010 15:19
• To: Doug Williams
• Subject: RE: Your personal action plan

Hello Doug

I just wanted to give you an update. Following my visit to Gordon Yates on the 2nd September, I attend my second interview with a company called XXXX on the 3rd September with the MD and it pretty much went how you said it would! I really enjoyed the interview and he gave me excellent feedback at the end and I came out feeling very positive :) On Monday 6th Sept I received a job offer, they offered me the permanent post at £32,000 company car and my own admin.......... Wow I'm so excited and I'm so glad that I went to Gordon Yates. I truly believe your tips and information helped me get through my 2nd interview.

Thank you so much, very kind Regards

Isobel Walker

• Sent: 08 September 2010 13:54
• To: Douglas Williams
• Subject: GOOD NEWS

HI DOUG,

Got some good news for you, I got the job. The training starts in October and the job in November, the salary is poor, but what the hell it's a job and I need the experience so one balances the other. They had 200 CVs for the vacancy and mine caught their eye, and that my friend is down to the work you put into completely remodelling my CV and for that you have my gratitude and my thanks, so please pass on my thanks to your team, and add one more success to your stats.

So thanks again for your time and effort. Without it I would still be sitting at the bottom of the pile and getting nowhere.

Thanks again

Kind regards

Dave Pearce

• Sent: 02 September 2010 12:27
• To: Sarah Mustafa
• Subject:

Dear Sarah,

Tomorrow is my last day at XXX (sad). I would like to wish you all a very warm goodbye and all the best in your careers.

I personally want to thank you (Sarah) and Gordon Yates for your support during my time here. I would like to thank you for the kind messages and flowers you have given me; I'm sad to be leaving.

Wishing you all the best for the future.

Dahlia Smith

• Sent: 10 August 2010 19:51
• To: Sarah Mustafa
• Subject: RE: Work

Sarah,

Just wanted to also thank you for the help and time and effort and patience with all your calls and placements for me over the last 12 months too. It's been a real pleasure dealing with you, and you're great at what you do - an asset for Gordon Yates!

Stay in touch,

Rob Shilton

• Sent: 27 July 2010 12:14
• To: Kyle Wagner
• Subject: RE: Revised CV

Hi Kyle

Thank you very much for getting my CV done. The changes are great.

Thanks

Kind regards

Kirsty Rae

• Sent: 22 July 2010 21:45
• To: Douglas Williams
• Subject: Jobsearch Training Session - Thurs 22/07 - Many thanks

Hi Douglas,

Just a short email to thank you once again for the really excellent Training Session today.

Frankly I am amazed we were able to cover so much useful material in just one afternoon.

Those attending got a great deal out of the session and I certainly hope to put these new found techniques to practical use very shortly.

Many thanks,

David Millis

• Sent: 22 July 2010 09:16
• To: Douglas Williams
• Subject: Re: Interview

Hi Doug,

I just wanted to let you know that after our phone interview, I did the real one and it went ok, there were some tricky questions which I think I answered as best I could...and it turned out I answered ok, because I got the job!

Thanks again for your help, it was really useful!!

Cristina Martinez

• Sent: 22 July 2010 10:01
• To: Kyle Wagner
• CC: Katherine Woolley
• Subject: RE: Programme Manager role

Morning Kyle,

£42K is fine… can you please send me the full details of her address etc so that we can provide the offer letter and contract details today?

Great work by the way!! The team were very impressed and I really hope she will enjoy the role!

Have a good morning!

Helen Taylor HR Manager

• Sent: 08 July 2010 16:31
• To: Joanna Tomazou
• CC: Nadia Sharif
• Subject: Thanks for training yesterday

Dear Jo,

I just wanted to thank you again for the training session yesterday. It was really informative and I have a lot of good feedback from the staff.

I look forward to hearing from you again and will follow your newsletters for other training sessions.

It was very useful to hear what staff had to say yesterday and there were many good ideas coming out of the session.

Best wishes

Leanne Marshall - Training Manager