Coaching conversations
For job seekers, career changers and organisations wanting to better support their people.
Choose the situation closest to yours.
More applications aren’t necessarily the answer.
You might be struggling to get interviews, wondering whether it's time for a change, or trying to work out what comes next. You might know exactly what you need. Or have no idea where to start.
A good conversation can change how you see your experience, the opportunities in front of you and what you choose to do next.
Explore CVs & Job SearchWhen did we decide this was normal?
It's Sunday evening and work is already creeping into your head. The unfinished tasks, the emails, the thought of another week ahead. Maybe it's the workload, the people, the expectations or simply that the job doesn't feel right anymore.
Whatever's behind it, isn't it worth finding out?
Explore Career Transition CoachingWho says you need to have the answer already?
It's difficult to imagine something different when you've spent years doing what you know. We can start by exploring what you're good at, what you enjoy and what motivates you. You might find more possibilities than you'd expected.
Explore Career Transition CoachingYou are not your job title.
Spend long enough in a role or profession and it's easy to start defining yourself by what you do. But there's a lot more to you than your position on an organisational chart.
We'll help you reconnect with what you're naturally good at, what makes you happy and what motivates you. You might be surprised by what you discover about yourself, and where it could take you.
Explore Career Transition CoachingBefore we dust off your CV, let's talk about the job.
Before you start rewriting your CV, how much do you really know about the role, beyond needing great communication skills and the ability to hit the ground running?
What will you be doing in the job, and what do you need to show them to make the shortlist?
We'll help you find out.
Explore CVs & Job SearchFunny how we're expected to be experts at something we rarely do.
You know your work. But explaining why someone else should value it can be surprisingly difficult.
We'll get into the detail of what you've done, uncover what makes your experience relevant and build an evidence-led application that's uniquely yours.
Explore CVs & Job SearchDoing the job and talking about doing the job are two very different skills.
We'll investigate the role, anticipate the questions you're likely to face and find examples from your experience that demonstrate your suitability. Then we'll practise talking them through, handling unexpected questions and tackling the tricky topics you'd rather avoid.
You'll get direct feedback on what's working, where you can improve and a personalised interview preparation document with likely questions and suggested answers to practise before the real thing.
Explore Interview CoachingThere's a lot to think about when your job might be on the line.
Do you wait and see what happens? Start looking elsewhere? Take the opportunity to rethink what you want from work?
We'll help you talk through the situation, test your thinking and put a practical plan together, whether you stay, move internally or face redundancy.
Start a conversationYou don't need to arrive with a plan. Tell us what's happening and we'll work out where to start.
Professional CV writing, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles and advice on finding work.
We'll help you understand what employers are looking for, make the strongest case for your experience and approach recruiters with better questions.
Explore CVs & Job SearchYou've spent years learning how to do your job. Now you've got an hour to convince someone you can do it.
We'll help you prepare, practise and understand what your answers are actually communicating. With direct feedback and preparation tailored to the role.
Explore Interview CoachingWhen did you last stop to think about what you really want from work?
We'll help you understand what you're good at, what makes you happy at work and what motivates you. Then explore where that understanding could take you, so your career decisions are more deliberate, informed and genuinely right for you.
Explore Career Transition CoachingWhen someone's job changes or comes to an end, what support can you offer them?
Kojiex uses guided conversations to help people recognise their capabilities, prepare applications and practise interviews.
Private, accessible career support for individuals or larger groups.
Explore KojiexClient experiences
“Thanks to your help, I've received an offer! A nine-month contract with AIA New Zealand as Marketing Specialist, working on marketing automation. I also met Rhys today, and he's absolutely brilliant! One of the most professional recruiters I've encountered over the years, across the UK, China and Hong Kong. I wouldn't have received the offer or met Rhys without your help. Thank you again!”
Melanie ManMarketing & Product Manager
“The stellar CV got me in the door, and the interview coaching helped to focus on interview prep and practice short and succinct examples. I used just about all the examples I had prepped, had an excellent interview with a good flow of energy and asked some spot on questions at the end. Thanks for your coaching, a good investment in this tricky job market!!”
Caren BerlinPrincipal Advisor, MBIE
“Ben has supported me with my CVs for more than 10 years. He's helped me recognise strengths and capabilities I didn’t fully appreciate in myself, which significantly increased my confidence and changed the way I approached the job market. With Ben’s help I have consistently secured interviews, I’ve changed careers taking on new roles and responsibilities, and increased my income. If I need to run anything past him he's always super responsive and happy to chat.”
Kaaryn DenholmSenior Privacy/OIA Advisor
“I was looking for a significant step up and a move into a new sector. Trying to articulate my experience wasn't easy, but Ben did an amazing job. My investment in Ben's skills paid off. It was the best investment I could have made. I asked the interviewers why they selected me, and one DCE said, "I liked the short, succinct CV. Top job, Ben. I'm loving the new role!”
Michelle LewisProgramme Manager
“Ben, I wanted to thank you for the service you provided me earlier this year. I am now employed again, and in a market where public servants are struggling to find work. I am settled in my new role with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, and I know it was your assistance that got me the interview - this is a fact, my manager told me. So, thank you for your help - this has had the highest return on investment I have ever made. Keep up the good work Ben, will see you again when I am aiming for my next promotion.”
Amir NaghFinance Analyst, Ministry of Housing and Urban Development
“Ben supported me through a successful application process. Despite more than 40 years of experience, I'd had little exposure to formal recruitment and found it daunting. With his help, I applied for two roles and was offered both. Ben developed my CV, wrote targeted cover letters and helped me prepare for each interview. His insight and support were invaluable, and I'd highly recommend Ben to anyone serious about improving how they approach finding work.”
Graham BurkeTransformation Lead, MBIE
“Ben quickly understood the breadth of my experience and produced an excellent CV and supporting application that captured my capabilities and achievements in a way I was struggling to do myself. I was shortlisted and offered both positions I applied for with Ben's help.”
Pauline CleaverDeputy Secretary, Ministry of Education
“Ben not only revamped my CV but helped me rethink how to approach job applications after four years in the same role. We worked together to develop my value proposition, identify transferable strengths and capabilities, and put it all together in a format required by recruiters. His insights and introductions to trusted recruiters gave me real momentum; I was interviewing for exciting roles within days. I can't recommend Ben and StellarCVs highly enough. The process was practical, confidence-building, and incredibly effective.”
Dave Butler-PeckSenior Project Coordinator, MfE
“What I particularly valued was the advice and coaching that went well beyond writing the documents. Ben helped me think through my motivations for each role, how to communicate them and how to approach recruiters, including the questions to ask to better understand what an organisation was looking for.”
Kylie McQuellinCEO
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