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Find Clarity, Confidence and Direction in Your Career
Whether you’re facing redundancy, seeking a new role, or rethinking your career direction, our programmes are designed to help professionals at every stage take control and move forward.
Work shapes how you feel about yourself. When your career feels uncertain – whether through job loss, workplace challenges, or simply wanting more fulfilment – it’s easy to feel stuck and unhappy. That’s where we come in.
For over 30 years, we’ve supported professionals through redundancy, career change, and job transitions. From branded CVs and LinkedIn profiles to one-to-one career therapy and structured outplacement, we provide the clarity and confidence you need to make your next career move.
Our approach combines proven strategies with personalised support. You’ll gain practical tools to succeed in today’s competitive market, plus the reassurance of expert guidance at every step.
Wherever you are on your career journey, you deserve to be happy at work. We’ll help you get there quickly.
Let’s get your career issue resolved ….
Career reShape
You’re not stuck – you’re just ready for something different.
Rethink.
Realign.
Career Change Mini Programme
If you are not sure where to begin, The Career Change Mini is a focused reset that helps you identify your transferable skills and define your next job target. With a personalised career choice profile and a one-to-one session, you’ll gain clarity, confidence, and a clear job focus. Ideal if you’re curious about a career change but want structured guidance to take that first step.
Career Change Acclerator Programme
Are you ready for more than a reset? The Career Change Accelerator gives you the clarity, tools, and strategy to move forward with purpose. From a detailed review of your career strengths to a tailored vision and mind map, we’ll help you define your direction and position you with confidence. With senior-level guidance, you’ll leave with a clear plan – and the motivation to make it happen.
Discover Your Perfect Job Quiz
Are you uncertain which career path to take? Our free online quiz reveals your natural strengths and work preferences, giving you a personalised profile you can act on straight away. It’s a quick, insightful first step to understanding where you’ll thrive – and how to shape your next career move with confidence.
Job Hunt Packages
You’re not stuck – you’re just ready for something NEW.
Get a Job Fast Programme
If you need results quickly, this programme is designed to accelerate your job search. With a professionally branded CV, a powerful LinkedIn profile, and one-to-one guidance from a career specialist, you’ll stand out in this competitive market. Our proven job hunting strategies help you to showcase your strengths with clarity and confidence – so employers take notice faster.
Platinum CV Writing & Full LinkedIn Support
Your CV and LinkedIn profile are often your first – and sometimes only – chance to make the right impression. We’ll write both for you to a professional standard, ensuring they not only highlight your achievements but also rank higher with recruiters and hiring managers. The result: more interviews, more opportunities, and a stronger personal brand that opens job doors.
Career Change Services
Are you thinking about changing direction but unsure what direction to take? Whether you’re moving sectors, stepping into a new role, or exploring a completely different path, our career change services give you the tools and confidence to make it happen. Through structured support, branded CV and LinkedIn profile, and clear job hunting strategies you’ll quickly open up job opportunities in your new sector.
Career Therapy
Tackle Workplace Challenges
Are you struggling with a dominant boss, navigating nasty office politics, or suffering with mental health challenges? You are not alone and we can help you. Career Therapy gives you strategies and strength to handle difficult situations, regain control, and come back stronger. You’ll be equipped to choose what is best for you.
Overcome Career Blocks
Do you feel isolated from home-working, sidelined, or fearful you are missing out on new job opportunities? Through guided sessions and a personalised profile, you’ll uncover what’s holding you back – and learn practical ways to come back stronger.
Build a Stronger Future
This package of four weekly sessions goes beyond quick fixes. With tailored mentoring and support, you’ll have the space to unpack your concerns and develop resilience and restore your confidence.
Job Loss / Redundancy
Turn Redundancy into Opportunity
Losing your job can feel overwhelming — but with the right support, it can also be the start of something new or even better. Our outplacement programmes give you clarity, direction, and proven strategies to secure a job quickly.
Expert Support, Tailored to You
Whether you’re self-funding or using a budget provided by your employer, you’ll have access to structured one-to-one career support. From powerful CVs and LinkedIn profiles to coaching on interviews and proven job search strategy, we’ll help you stand out and regain momentum.
Get Back to Work Faster
Our programmes are designed to significantly shorten the time it takes to secure your next role. With senior-level guidance and over three decades of experience, we’ve helped thousands of professionals make a confident return to work after redundancy.
Company Redundancy Services
Discover our affordable and transparent outplacement and career transition services tailored for your employees.
Protect Your People
When redundancies are unavoidable, providing professional outplacement shows you care about your employees’ future. Our one-to-one support helps them move forward with confidence – reducing stress, uncertainty, and risk.
Safeguard Your Brand
How you handle redundancy says everything about your company culture. By investing in expert outplacement, you demonstrate responsibility and protect your reputation with employees, stakeholders, and the wider market.
Career Articles
Benefit from a selection of free articles covering popular subjects and offering you proven strategies.
Are You Leaving Money on the Table? Money You Need.
Money. For some, it’s a difficult subject; for others, an obsession. In the UK, money can feel like a forbidden topic. People are often more comfortable admitting to illness than acknowledging they need more money. Why? The stigma tied to financial struggles is overwhelming.
Here’s the hard truth: you might already be leaving money on the table – without even knowing it.
Ready to uncover how to stop giving away what’s rightfully yours?
Does Your Boss Make You Feel Incompetent? Take Control of Your Career
Does your boss leave you questioning your worth, feeling side-lined by criticism, or stuck in a toxic work environment? If your confidence has taken a hit and you’re constantly second-guessing yourself, you’re not alone. But here’s the truth – this doesn’t have to define your career.
Some bosses undermine their employees in subtle but damaging ways, eroding self-esteem and creating a hostile atmosphere. The relentless pressure can leave you feeling vulnerable and defeated.
How to Run a Side Hustle in the UK: A Beginner’s Guide to Extra Income
Have you thought about starting a side hustle? Imagine earning extra money to pay off bills, save for the future, or even fund a dream holiday. The secret to success is knowing how to start small and grow without making common mistakes.
But here’s the catch – not all side hustles are the same. Some will drain your energy, while others could change your financial life. Ready to find the perfect one for you?
Warning: Don’t Tell Me How to Do My Job
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where it feels like everyone has an opinion about how you should do your job? You’re not alone. In this section, we’ll dive into the common experiences of feeling like you’re constantly being told how to do your job and the impact it can have on your work life.
Common Scenarios: These situations can arise from various sources, including well-intentioned colleagues, supervisors aiming to provide guidance, or even workplace dynamics where unsolicited advice becomes the norm.
Understanding Workplace Dynamics: Navigating Tough Boss Relationships
In the modern workplace, navigating relationships, especially with your boss, can be a complex and sometimes challenging endeavour. Understanding the dynamics at play is crucial for maintaining a professional and positive work environment. This blog explores practical strategies to help you effectively navigate these tough boss relationships.
How to be Professional when your Boss is picking on you?
Identifying the Signs: Is It Time to Leave Your Job?
It’s a common dilemma in one’s professional journey—wondering if the time has come to leave a job. Sometimes the message is loud and clear; other times, it’s a whisper, nudging you towards change. Recognising these signs is the first step in making a thoughtful career move.
Assessing Your Emotional Response to Work
What Does Personal Rebranding Actually Mean?
In the age of rapid change and evolving career landscapes, the term “personal rebranding” has become increasingly prevalent. But what does it really mean to engage in personal rebranding? Is it simply a buzzword, or does it hold substantial value in our personal and professional lives? In this exploration, we will dissect the concept of personal rebranding to uncover its essence and significance.
Defining Personal Rebranding
Navigating the Waters: Strategies for Dealing with a Dominant Boss
In today’s professional landscape, workplace dynamics can vary significantly. Among the various challenges one might face, dealing with a dominant boss can be a particularly daunting task. Many employees find themselves in situations where their supervisors exhibit strong and assertive personalities, which can make navigating the professional waters seem like a turbulent journey. In this article, we will delve into the complexities of working with a dominant boss, shedding light on the challenges you may encounter and setting the stage for effective solutions.
Navigating the Future: AI’s Impact on Career Choices
In a world where technology is advancing at an unprecedented rate, artificial intelligence (AI) has become a driving force behind significant changes in various industries. The ripple effect of AI’s integration into the workplace is undeniable, and it’s crucial for individuals to understand its impact when making career decisions. In this comprehensive article, we will explore how AI is reshaping industries and emphasise the importance of making informed career choices in this evolving landscape.
AI’s Impact on Jobs: A Future Redefined
What To Do When You Aren’t Getting a Desired Promotion
In today’s competitive job market, career advancement is a goal for many professionals. You’ve been working diligently, putting in the hours, and exceeding expectations, but despite your best efforts, you find yourself not getting the promotion you’ve been aiming for.
This can be disheartening and frustrating, but it’s essential to remember that career growth is not always linear. In this article, we’ll explore what to do when you aren’t getting a desired promotion and provide you with actionable steps to navigate this situation effectively.
Mastering the Art of Managing a Powerful Boss
In today’s dynamic work environments, having a powerful boss can be both a blessing and a challenge. While their influence can open doors and provide valuable mentorship, it can also create an intimidating atmosphere for you.
This article aims to guide you through the art of managing a powerful boss, helping you harness their strengths while maintaining your professional equilibrium.
Embrace a Work Ethic that Shines
In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing world, maintaining a strong work ethic is crucial for personal and professional success. Whether you’re facing challenging times or enjoying smooth sailing, your work ethic can be the driving force behind your achievements.
In this article, we’ll explore the importance of embracing a work ethic that shines, regardless of the circumstances. We’ll delve into strategies to cultivate and sustain a strong work ethic that propels you toward your goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of career issues can you help with?
We support clients facing a wide range of challenges, including redundancy, career change, job dissatisfaction, return-to-work concerns, and navigating mid-life or executive transitions. Whether you’re stuck, frustrated, or ready to take the next step, we help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
How does the process work?
Once you get in touch, we’ll suggest ways we can help you. We’ll recommend a tailored programme – whether that’s career coaching, CV writing, interview preparation, or complete career transformation support. Most of our work is delivered via Email, one-to-one Zoom sessions or telephone.
Do you only work with senior professionals?
No. While many of our clients are experienced professionals, executives, or directors, we also work with early-career individuals and those returning to work after a break. What matters most is your commitment to making a change – we meet you where you are.
Can you help me if I’m not sure what I want to do next?
Yes. Many of our clients come to us feeling stuck or uncertain. We help you identify what’s not working, uncover your transferable skills, and clarify the direction that feels most meaningful and realistic for you. You don’t need to have all the answers before you start.
What makes Career Consultants different from other career coaches?
We’ve been helping people reinvent their careers for over 30 years. Our approach is practical, honest, and rooted in deep experience. We don’t offer off-the-shelf advice or generic CVs – we provide highly personalised guidance that’s focused on real-world results, not just motivation.
Will you write my CV for me?
We offer a professional CV writing service, but it’s not just about polishing a document. We work with you to extract the real value of your experience, structure it clearly, and present it in a way that aligns with your goals and the current job market. Many clients tell us it’s the best CV they’ve ever had.
How much does it cost?
Costs vary depending on the level of support you need. We offer transparent pricing for individual services as well as fixed-fee packages. In some redundancy cases, your employer may be able to fund outplacement support – reach out to us via email or WhatsApp to find out more.
Is everything confidential?
Absolutely. All conversations, documents, and sessions are 100% confidential. We understand the personal nature of career issues and provide a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore and act on your next steps.
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Career Consultants Online Limited
Career Consultants On-Line Ltd is the UK’s leading online Career Consultancy. The company operates from offices around the world with its head office in London.
Our consultants, all specialists in their fields of work, offer clients a fast, efficient and personal service.
Sarah Berry is Managing Director of the company, which was established in 1992. Sarah is an internationally recognised career consultant, broadcaster and the author of nine career books published by Hodder Stoughton and Ward Lock, Cassell.
Testimonials
Having been with the same employer for 11 years, returning to the job market was a daunting experience. Sarah’s support package first helped me quickly get up to speed with searching for a job in the present times. Sarah assisted me in getting my LinkedIn profile up to date and drawing out the critical skills from my experience.
Aside from helping me pull together a CV and LinkedIn profile that has generated interest in the key areas I was looking for work, Sarah’s process helped me focus on what I want out of a career and look at the environment that allows me to produce my best work.
Throughout the process, Sarah regularly checked on me and ensured I took all the correct steps to help me secure a new role that was right for me.
Sarah’s assistance, insights and feedback turned what could have been a stressful process into a new journey of possibilities and opportunities.
I have already recommended Sarah to someone looking at reviewing their career and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her again.
Like many others, I was unfortunately made redundant in October 2023, from the company I had worked at for 15 years. I went through a range of emotions, including angst, worrying about how I’d find a replacement position, and an overwhelming question of my value. However, finding and then working with Sarah and her team of specialists at Career Consultants helped me to navigate redundancy with a tried and tested plan and blue-print to follow.
The rebranding of my CV and LinkedIn profile increased my engagement with recruiters, headhunters and hiring employers, and the consultancy calls helped to rebuild my confidence after the job loss and keep my motivation high during the two-and-half-month transition. I gained a great insight into my personality, and learned again how to sell my benefits to employers. I’d normally say this isn’t a sales approach, however on this occasion, it really is!
Without hesitation, I can highly recommend Career Consultants for Outplacement services, and best of all I feel refreshed and ready to take on my new career challenge. Thank you, Sarah and all at Career Consultants!
It is very clear that Sarah has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the field of career management. The advice provided to me has been very valuable and has helped secure my new position. I would very much recommend procuring Sarah’s professional services particularly for those seeking a clearer direction for their career ambitions.
I worked with Sarah over a 12 month period in order to enhance my online profile and bring order to my LinkedIn offering. Sarah is a person who is happy moving you out of your comfort zone in order for you to succeed. She brought a number of new tools, ideas and suggestions into play that I had never considered before. I would recommend Sarah and the services she has to offer.
When you find yourself in a new country with no clear idea on how to break into the job market let alone change your career, Sarah at Career Consultants should be your first stop. Sarah and I created a very marketable CV and cover letters, 500 new contacts in Linked-in which has since created new opportunities. Her methods are helpful and useful. Thanks Sarah.
Looking to change career? Well, I can’t recommend Sarah Berry highly enough.
I am very grateful to Sarah and her team for guiding me through a career change from Head Teacher into an exciting new role with a Defence Manufacturing firm.
When I first approached Sarah, I needed a complete change of career. Sarah helped me to identify my hard skills, business strengths, and develop that all-important career plan. I am now embarking on a new and exciting chapter in my career.
The career change programme is comprehensive, personalised and highly effective. Sarah and her team are incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and supportive throughout the process.
I highly recommend Career Consultants to anyone looking to make a career change from teaching to something new and exciting. They provide invaluable support and guidance, and their expertise was certainly valuable in helping me embrace a new challenge in my career.
Working with Sarah helped me to deal with the overwhelming feeling that I needed to move from a Secondary School Principal into something else.
The exploratory exercises and work we did gave me clarity of thought and allowed me the space to look closely at what I wanted to do next. The decision was then much easier to make and allowed me to examine the skills that I have developed over time and look at how I could utilise them elsewhere.
I am very happy to say that I have secured my next role and couldn’t be happier about it. I will always look back fondly at my time in education but change is a good thing!
I’ve worked with Sarah over an 8-year period and she has made a huge impact on my career. Her expert consultancy has raised my professional profile, helped me secure the progression I wanted and inspired me to go further.
Sarah takes the time to listen and really understand your situation, offer practical advice and achievable goals that lead to success. I have benefitted immensely from Sarah’s support and will continue to work with her!
Working with Sarah and her team has been life changing. I was able to heal and regain focus and clarity of purpose. With renewed confidence and energy, the tools and techniques provided by Sarah meant I was ready for the role I wanted when the time was right.
I would not hesitate to recommend Sarah to anyone looking for their career purpose and committed to finding it. I expect to work with Sarah again for personal development through her coaching expertise.
A very big thank you, Sarah, as I have found my perfect job and one which fully meets all my Career Wants. And within the same week, I received 7 other invites to attend interview. The process you guided me through worked extremely well and I will recommend you to everyone I know who might need your support. I will be the new Coordinator for a network of social and environmental organisations in Exeter (called Food Exeter) who are working on issues of local sustainable food production and tackling food poverty. I am excited to be taking this next step in my career.
Sarah’s advices to me were keen on making my LinkedIn profile gain visibility to the right network. It helped me increase the number of connections, and profile views, which led to a new job opportunity in just a couple of months!
Apart from this, Sarah is great to work with. She’s clear, concise and very responsive!
Thank you, Sarah, for all your support during this amazing transformation experience.
Sarah really helped me secure the job in the industry I wanted. We had constant dialogue as she started off with a brand new CV which was a major upgrade from my previous CV. After getting no responses from my previous CV, this CV made me more attractive to my target employers. I can’t thank her enough for encouraging me to rethink my CV format and the overall message that I was conveying to employers. I will not hesitate to refer Career Consultants’ services to job-hunters in the future.
I can sincerely say, that without Sarah, I could have not made the career move I wanted to do! Her direct and very informative style helped me to see the position I was in, objectively. I felt that she believed in me even when nobody else did -including myself. I believe all good change start with putting things in perspective; and with a ‘human touch’ – I am very grateful for Sarah’s help on my journey!
Coincidence that I ended up working with Sarah to review my career direction? More likely that the time was nigh. And what a great guide, coach, consummate professional Sarah is. It’s been a delight Sarah, thank you! The future looks bright again!
With Sarah’s help, CV was given a much needed update to become a much more effective tool. Thanks to her help I have just been given my dream position and am so excited to join the UK workforce.
I found out about Sarah through LinkedIn and the books that she has written. I wanted some help with making my CV look more professional and hence approached her. She was very professional and very prompt and efficient through the entire process. She radically changed the format and structure of my CV and pushed me to find real life examples to demonstrate each and every skills and qualities I had highlighted in my CV. As a result of her efforts I found that my CV gave a far better representation of my experience, skills and what I bring to an organisation as compared to my old CV. I would hence definitely recommend her services.
Working with Sarah has been for me an eye opening experience. Thanks to Sarah’s insightful and thorough analysis of my personality, skills, work achievements and experience I was able to express myself as a professional in a way I would never be able to on my own. Sarah’s services are not just about making your profile or CV to standout from the crowd, she worked closely with me on realising true potentials locked by my superstitions and old habits.
Sarah has provided me with invaluable career advice that benefits me to this very day, not mentioning I’ve landed a perfect contract within 1 month of working together. One thing is 100% sure – working hard with Sarah will get you out of your comfort zone and force to look at yourself from a completely different perspective.
Thank you Sarah, I will be definitely back for this reality check again.
Sarah you helped me with my CV a few weeks s ago as it was of crucial importance on my journey towards getting a new account/sales executive job. Companies started noticing me much more and the application – reply ratio really improved. Quite few interviewers even told me that they really like my CV. After 5 interviews I finally got the job offer I wanted so thank you very much.
Sarah is a consummate professional, an expert in her field, and a pleasure to work with. Her deep understanding of her subject matter and her naturally collaborative nature means she is able to give excellent insights, and generate real tangible value for the client.
I used Sarah’s CV service and can honestly say that the process of self-examination was fascinating and the results were amazing, to the extent that not long after presenting my newly formatted CV, the Head of HR at a very large PLC told me that in 30 years, she had never seen a better-written CV! I continue to recommend your services to family and friends.
I have been complemented for my CV which reflects my varied comprehensive commercial experience. Whilst I take the credit for taking risks and actively seeking new experiences, the credit for bringing these out in my CV goes to you, Sarah. Many thanks!
Sarah worked with me on reviewing my career, encouraging me to assess my achievements, and to support my successes. During this period Sarah always gave me honest and unbiased feedback, allowing me to see my career progress from an alternative perspective. Her advice and support has allowed me to develop a new CV and LinkedIn profile, which I believe summarises my career history in a comprehensive and concise manner. I would happily recommend Sarah and her services, and already have done to a number of colleagues.
Working with Sarah added 10’s of £000’s to my salary and I would highly recommend her services. Sarah has a no-nonsense approach and was instrumental in helping me to see my value and skillset clearly, enabling a positive change. Rather than just talk Sarah’s guidance and support resulted in a tangible outcome and I have no doubt that I will be working with Sarah again in the future. Good luck Sarah and thank you for all you have done
Thanks again, Sarah, for all the help and guidance you have given me in terms of developing my LinkedIn profile and CV so far. The number of connections and quality of the advice you have provided to date has been fantastic. You have also helped me source new connections that have enabled me to develop a new and very exciting career path.
I worked with Sarah when I was a Project Editor at BBC Books. I was impressed with her professionalism, knowledge and expertise around career development. As an author, she was a dream to work with – her manuscript was excellent and delivered on time, and she produced a book that was both interesting and very authoritative, which made it an excellent addition to the list.
I would thoroughly recommend Sarah Berry as an author for any list as she writes from her own extensive experience and knowledge of her field in a way that allows her readers to put her advice into practice and get the outcome they seek. If you are looking for a reliable, expert and very professional author, Sarah would make an excellent choice.
Sarah, your help, guidance and revision of my CV have helped me get a new job. Your services have opened my eyes to the fact I can put myself first and have real value as a commodity.
I discovered Sarah’s services purely by accident 10 years ago whilst browsing one of the very few online job boards that existed back then. She helped sculpt what was a rather poor attempt at a CV into something much more structured, focused and more importantly relevant. Had it not been for Sarah, I strongly believe I would not have had the opportunities to develop skills, experience nor career that I have achieved today. Thank you for bringing out the best of me in my cv.
I engaged Sarah and Career Consultants to assist me re-structure my CV several years ago which resulted in an excellent outcome. I thoroughly recommend Sarah and her colleagues work.
Sarah provides advice and information on personal brand development that is second to none. The programmes she offers are impeccably designed and well thought out and offer exceptional value for money.
Sarah was an invaluable help to me when I moved from Germany to the UK and had to align my CV with the expectations of the British job market and recruiters. She worked with me closely and supported me through the process of creating a very competitive CV aimed at the market I wanted to enter. I would be happy to recommend Sarah and have already done so. Thank you again.
Flexible, sincere, great empathy and creative. Excellent at understanding client requirements and delivering an exceptional customer service. “The quality is remembered long after the price is forgotten.” Highly recommended.
