Stories
Real life testimonials.
Read how The Basel Job Coach has impacted job searches across the globe.
“Before working with John, I wanted to move further into project and programme management, but I wasn’t getting invited to interview.
We worked on my CV, value proposition and key experiences. Within a month, I was interviewing with four leading life sciences companies. In total, I met with six of the global top 20 plus several biotechs and received multiple offers.
John’s knowledge gave me a competitive edge I would not have had otherwise. He transformed how I presented myself and opened doors that had previously stayed closed.”
Anon, PhD, now Global Programme Management, Takeda
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“After a restructuring, I spent several months applying for roles without success. The support I received from outplacement made little difference.
Working with John was the turning point. The CV he developed presented my experience in a clear, compelling way and I was quickly invited to interviews with four companies, including for a role I had considered beyond my reach.
John also used his network to connect me with a biotech CFO, which helped me further refine my approach. The process gave me greater clarity, better positioning and a much stronger sense of control over my search.”
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“John closed the gap between my experience and what employers needed to see. He helped me turn my experience into a memorable story, then shaped the achievements and examples from my past in a way that was really desirable for the companies I was interested in.”
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“Everyone knows it is easier to find something new through someone you already know, but I found it difficult to know what to say without it feeling awkward. I did not want to ‘go networking’.
John made it much easier. He helped me find a way of reconnecting that felt natural and true to me. It’s now a habit I actually enjoy rather than something I avoid, and it’s led to conversations that go somewhere instead of nowhere.”
Anon, now Legal Counsel, Tech Manufacturing
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