The Project Management Careers Clinic from Arras People
What Candidates Have Said About the PMC Clinic:
Name: VB
Which clinic session?: Project Management
Was this a good investment of your time?: Yes.
What did you get out of the session?: John gave me a view of what a recruiter is looking for on a CV, and how to emphasise my skills rather than what I have delivered. Most useful.
What attracted you to use this service?: It is very difficult to get any feedback on a CV. A lack of interviews prompted me to use this service - I wish I'd done this weeks ago.
Would you recommend Arras to others?: Yes, definitely.
Name: TM
Which clinic session?: Project Office
Was this a good investment of your time?: Yes, a very good investment of my time.
What did you get out of the session?: A good understanding of the kind of project office roles available. Plus my advisor gave a good description of current roles and what employers are looking for.
What attracted you to use this service?: Not really come across an agency offering advice in this way. I wanted some advice on my suitability for particular roles and got some good, unhurried advice. Thank you.
Would you recommend Arras to others?: Absolutely.
Name: AB
Which clinic session?: Project Management
Was this a good investment of your time?: Absolutely. Very professional and accurate advice from a very confident and knowledgable specialist. Very different to what I had experienced before, definitely in plus.
What did you get out of the session?: Professional opinion on my cv, advice on how my skills and experience can be used in PM, what fields of PM should I consider, strengths and weaknesses of moving into certain areas of PM.
What attracted you to use this service?: Opportunity to talk to a specialist in PM recruitment who could give me unbiased opinion about my chances in getting into certain fields of PM and realistic view/advice on my career options.
Would you recommend Arras to others?: Absolutely yes.
Name: EW
Which clinic session?: Project Office
Was this a good investment of your time?: Very much so.
What did you get out of the session?: Great advice and clear constructive criticism regarding my CV in particular. Came away much more motivated, including thinking about job applications from an alternative viewpoint and with a number of areas to address.
What attracted you to use this service?: Had limited feedback on my job applications to date so was looking for advice as to why this may be.
Would you recommend Arras to others?: Yes, where appropriate.
Name: BT
Which clinic session?: Project Office
Was this a good investment of your time?: Absolutely, very productive & informative. Lindsay was very helpful and direct, gave me exactly the type of information I was looking for, it was well worth the investment of time.
What did you get out of the session?: It gave me a clearer indication of what I need to include in my CV to to get an interview, feel much more confidant about my job search and what I need to do to succeed.
What attracted you to use this service?: Any advice from a professional with knowledge about project management is always useful, considering the fact that it was one-on-one session it was a no brainer.
Would you recommend Arras to others?: Most definitely, it has been the most productive 30 mins I have had since looking for a job in project management, I can't praise Lindsay highly enough.
Name: JRB
Which clinic session?: PMG_08 Project Management
Was this a good investment of your time?: Absolutely - some of the best use of my time that I've had.
What did you get out of the session?: Clarity, straight talking, great advice which was appropriate and tailored towards me - as opposed to a host of generic waffle and a hard sell for other products and services that seems to happen with most other companies.
Having spent a lot of time recently not knowing which way to turn and how to utilise my skills, I completed the call with a big smile on my face and a confidence in the way forward and my future that I have not experienced for a very long time.
What attracted you to use this service?: The initial offer. However, I must admit that I was sceptical having used this type of service with other organisations with ZERO results - BUT I WAS PROVED WRONG (SEE ABOVE).
Would you recommend Arras to others?: Without a doubt.
Name: BC
Which clinic session?: Project Management
Was this a good investment of your time?: Very good!
What did you get out of the session?: Feedback on my CV, feedback on how do I sound during a phone interview, tips on how to what I thought was my disadvantage into my strenght.
What attracted you to use this service?: I needed a professional feedback on what impression I give during the interview.
Would you recommend Arras to others?: Yes, of course! I've been recommending Arras for 3 years now.
Name: AR
Which clinic session?: Project Office
Was this a good investment of your time?: Yes - very much so
What did you get out of the session?: It showed me how a prospective employer might view the CV. It highlighted how I could clarify my experience better, making the CV content more precise and punchier. This would present my skills & experience in a more accurate light.
What attracted you to use this service?: The CV didn't seem to be pitched correctly - I'd had several interviews that had been at the wrong level, ultimately disappointing both myself & the interviewers. I wanted to check the CV was portraying my experience correctly.
Would you recommend Arras to others?: Yes - it's a very useful service.
Name: HP
Email to Arras: I found Mick's contributions very helpful indeed. He gave me advice on my CV presentation and how best I can promote myself in terms of my project management skills. All of which I have taken on board and will be incorporating into my CV. He also offered some useful advice about my training development supported by the constructive information on your website. Most of all I felt that Mick believed in my capabilities and his comments made me feel more optimistic about potential work opportunities especially as I am currently finding it difficult to find a job. I now feel more focused and confident and I am currently pitching for a couple of contracts.
Thanks for your organisation's time and support. I have had contact with numerous recruitment agencies over the last few years and Arras People is the only one who has taken the time to share their knowledge and offer guidance.
Keep up the good work.
Name: OC
Which clinic session?: Project Office
Was this a good investment of your time?: The half hour spent on the phone with Lindsay was invaluable. You always wonder what recruiters are looking for and what they think of your CV, but you rarely get the opportunity to find out. Lindsay was very thorough and completely honest.
What did you get out of the session?: I'll have a more concise and focused CV after I implement Lindsay's suggestions.
What attracted you to use this service?: I wanted to get a professional opinion on my CV and honest advice on how to improve it and tailor it specifically to what I'm looking for.
Would you recommend Arras to others?: If one was interested in getting into project management, definitely.
Name: GC
Which clinic session?: Project Office
Was this a good investment of your time?: Definitely Yes. I should have done this a lot sooner
What did you get out of the session?: Many things. The most helpful advice being how to present my CV (content, layout etc), what roles to aim for and general advice about PM/PO. I even had more confidence by the end of the session!
What attracted you to use this service?: I haven't come across a careers clinic through recruitment agencies. There is lots of advice on Arras people website which was very useful. I wanted to then get advice tailored to my situation and I thought the careers clinic was the best option available.
Would you recommend Arras to others?: Yes I would.
Name: AH
Which clinic session?: Project Management
Was this a good investment of your time?: Yes, Mick made some very interesting and constructive points and made me sit back and really think about what I want from my next role.
What did you get out of the session?: I now have a clearer view of the opportunities the permanent and contacting markets would give me. I realise I need to clarify what I really want to do next and let that dictate the sort of roles I should apply for.
What attracted you to use this service?: The opportunity to discuss the current job market and how my skill set and aspirations place me in the job market.
Would you recommend Arras to others?: Yes.
Name: DR
Which clinic session?: Project Management
Was this a good investment of your time?: Most definitely.
What did you get out of the session?: Mick critiqued my CV, providing pointers on how best to present my Project management experience. The session help focus my mind on the types of position and at what level I should be applying for, but also help me set educational goals which best suited my future career
What attracted you to use this service?: I felt it was a very interesting idea. The opportunity to speak with someone with experience in both Project management and recruitment was invaluable, allowing me to see exactly what the people I'm trying to seek employment with are looking for. I also came to the conclusion, rightly so, that because there was a charge to the service, it would not be a waste of time.
Would you recommend Arras to others?: Without doubt. Unless they where applying for the same roles as me!!!
Name: VB
Which clinic session?: Project Management
Was this a good investment of your time?: Yes.
What did you get out of the session?: John gave me a view of what a recruiter is looking for on a CV, and how to emphasise my skills rather than what I have delivered. Most useful.
What attracted you to use this service?: It is very difficult to get any feedback on a CV. A lack of interviews prompted me to use this service - I wish I'd done this weeks ago.
Would you recommend Arras to others?: Yes, definitely.
Name: JD
Which clinic session?: Project Management
Was this a good investment of your time?: This clinic represents outstanding value for money. A quick search of the Internet will identify companies that offer to write your CV for significant sums of money - this is more effective, cheaper and supports good causes.
What did you get out of the session?: An insight into the mind of recruitment professionals and the things that they look for in an applicant's CV.
What attracted you to use this service?: The reputation and professionalism of Arras People coupled with the charitable support.
Would you recommend Arras to others?: Without hesitation.
Name: HM
Which clinic session?: Project Office
Was this a good investment of your time?: Yes it was indeed
What did you get out of the session?: Advice on how to make my CV more clear and concise, to sell myself better in terms of highlighting my key skills and achievements.
What attracted you to use this service?: To receive professional advice in the field in which I would like to progress further into.
Would you recommend Arras to others?: Yes
Would you be interested in CV Writing Services from Arras People?: Yes
Name: SK
Which clinic session?: Project Management
Was this a good investment of your time?: Yes because it confirmed that I am taking steps in the right direction and I was encouraged to explore other ways to get the experience I am lacking. The conversation was honest and all my questions were answered with depth and insight.
What did you get out of the session?:Encouragement to pursue the 2 volunteer opportunities that I have been thinking of doing.
What attracted you to use this service?:A lot of the vacancies are linked back to Arras and I liked the honest feedback I was given by Nicole when I was unsuccessful for a job I applied.
Would you recommend Arras to others?: Yes
Name: KAA
Which clinic session?: Project Management
Was this a good investment of your time?: Yes.
What did you get out of the session?: How to structure my CV for a project management role.
What attracted you to use this service?: An experienced person to go over your CV.
Would you recommend Arras to others?: Yes
Name: PG
Which clinic session?: Project Management
Was this a good investment of your time?: I think so... I did get some useful tips.
What did you get out of the session?: Mainly I got advice on improving my CV.
What attracted you to use this service?:I felt I needed some advice on focusing on moving forward with my career.
Would you recommend Arras to others?:I would send them the website link! (Consider it done, PG!)
Name: JC
Which clinic session?: Project Office
Was this a good investment of your time?: Yes - very beneficial session
What did you get out of the session?: Better understanding of what employers look at/for on CV. Improved layout and areas of focus. General better appreciation of what might be out there.
What attracted you to use this service?: Looking to move on from my current company. Market is so competitive, being better prepared will help.
Would you recommend Arras to others?: Yes
Name: CV
Was this a good investment of your time?: Yes, I'm new to PM.
What did you get out of the session?: Advice on the type of role I could expect to enter the sector doing, approximate earnings, CV advice and general condition of the market given current circumstances.
What attracted you to use this service?: I stumbled accross your website and thought that some professional advice on the sector would be beneficial in my position.
Would you recommend Arras to others?: Yes, Nicola was very helpful and offered to look at my revised CV.
Name: PC
Was this a good investment of your time?: Oh absolutely.
What did you get out of the session?: The need to reflect my CV as that of a PM; to refelct more of MY achievements; not to undersell myself.
What attracted you to use this service?: The fact that it was there (I've not seen a similar service anywhere else) and the value for money.
Would you recommend Arras to others?: Without hesitation
Name: JB
Was this a good investment of your time?: Definitely.
What did you get out of the session?: How to structure my CV to give it more impact. Provided me with a strategy to move from project support to delivering projects.
What attracted you to use this service?: Advice from the only Agency specialising in the project management field.
Would you recommend Arras to others?: I have aleady done so, two former colleagues have already undertaken a PMC.
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