Two wise women with decades of experience and a drive to help others get into work. We are the Wise Birds.
This is a collaboration between Maythorne-Exportjobsonline and Bindweed Consulting, bringing together the best in career and job coaching with best practice in applying for jobs, CV preparation and interview preparation.
Susan has over 30 years of experience in recruitment working in niche markets for British industry helping people find the jobs they really want.
Barbara has 30 years plus experience in marketing within the food and ingredients industries in the UK and is a qualified careers coach with personal experience of outplacement services.
We work with individuals and small groups to deliver Job Search Support and Coaching, preparation and work-readiness - whether it's your first job after studying, your first change of company, or returning to work after job loss, parenthood, illness or a career break, we're here to help.
We’ll cover:
🦉Review what they want from a job – the ideal, the ‘good enough’ and the ‘never in a million years’ jobs.
🦉Review and optimise a Linkedin Profile. Using LI to connect with the right people and raise visibility.
🦉 Optimise and customise a CV so it gets past the ATS robots and demonstrates a great fit with each vacancy.
🦉 Research potential employers and access the hidden job market.
🦉 Playing the 'quality not quantity' game for applications.
🦉 Working with recruiters – understand their work and what to expect.
🦉 Interview preparation and practice. Tell the right stories the right way.
🦉Post application reflection and handling job offers!
It's no fun looking for a new job but it doesn't have to be miserable. With practical applied advice, coaching support, and tons of encouragement, we'll help you to get that job you want.
Email us for information on the next available course dates: Barbara@wisebirds.co.uk or Susan@wisebirds.co.uk