Making your ambition, a reality
Career Coaching Sheffield
Welcome
I'm Jill Valentine, an experienced Careers Coach based in Sheffield passionate about turning ambitions into a reality through thoughtful and personalised career guidance.
Whether you’re navigating a career change, re-entering the workforce, or simply seeking clarity on your next steps, I’m here to support you every step of the way.
No matter your background or career stage, I offer support that’s tailored to your individual needs. Whether you’re a recent graduate wondering what to do with your degree, a professional seeking a career change, or someone looking to sharpen their application and interview skills, my goal is to provide the guidance you need to thrive.
One of my key areas of expertise is helping women who are returning to the workplace after a career break. I understand the unique challenges you might face—whether it’s rebuilding confidence, navigating a rapidly changing job market, or balancing career ambitions with personal responsibilities.
Together, we’ll identify your strengths, explore new opportunities, and create a strategy that helps you re-enter the workforce with confidence.
Career Coaching Services
Find Your Path
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Have you ever thought, “I could be doing a better job than this, but I’m not sure what that is?”
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Do you feel stuck in your current role and unsure what direction to take next?
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Are you wondering if your skills and strengths might be better suited to a different career altogether?
This session provides help for you to uncover what truly motivates you, explore realistic career options, and identify the direction that fits who you are.
Effective Job Search Techniques
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Have you lost confidence and motivation because your job search isn’t leading anywhere?
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Do you feel overwhelmed as to where to look or how to find the right opportunities to apply for?
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Do you often wonder how do other people manage to find appropriate jobs to apply for?
This session explores how to focus your search, find hidden job opportunities, and learn how to approach your job hunting strategically and with confidence.
CVs and Application Forms
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Are you tired of sending CVs and Application forms and not hearing anything?
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Do you ever wonder why your CV isn’t getting noticed — even though you know you could do the job?
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Are you unsure how to show your strengths or achievements in a way that makes you stand out?
This session helps you to create strong, targeted applications that show employers exactly why you’re the right fit.
Interviews
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Are you unsure how to even prepare for an interview so you tend to leave it to the last moment?
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Do you dread interviews, worrying that your nerves will get the better of you?
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Have you ever left an interview thinking, “I should have said that and I can't believe I forgot to tell them about ...?
This session coaches in effective interview techniques so you are prepared and able to perform
confidently in your next interview, enabling you to make a strong lasting impression.
Career Support When You Need It Most
Today, the average person is likely to have about 10 jobs in their working life. The average person also spends over 90,000 hours at work in their lifetime. That's too much time to spend being unhappy!
When making career changes, many people face different and conflicting priorities which will inevitably affect their career choices. Issues might include stress levels associated with a new job, the pros and cons of re-training, accommodation and affordable housing, flexible working arrangement, childcare, travel and commuting, working from home options.
Whether you're returning to work after an absence or facing redundancy, I am here to help you navigate these challenges and find a career path that suits your needs and aspirations. Reach out for personalised career support and advice.
Want to talk it over? Get in touch today.
Returning to work after
an absence
Facing redundancy
A complete career change
Feeling unhappy in your job
Facing that "big scary interview"
Feeling confused about which options are available to you
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About
When you strike up conversation with a new acquaintance, the first thing most of us ask is "
So, what do you do?"
Our jobs and working lives are a part of our identity. They can make or break our happiness, finances, wellbeing and time. It seems only fair, to want to pursue a job that fits in with your priorities and future plans.
I have been a Careers Adviser in Sheffield for over 20 years and I live and breathe anything to do with the world of work.
My career search began when I found myself commuting from Sheffield to Manchester to a job that I had begun to resent. It seemed like I was stuck in a dark tunnel and couldn't find a way out.
I wanted to make a difference to others, but also enjoy a fair work life balance. I made a leap from working in insurance, to helping long-term unemployed people get back into work. From then on my career has progressed to where I am today. I've never looked back.
If you'd like to have a chat about your job, get in touch. I would love to hear from you.
Jill
Join me on
Sheena Davie
"I cannot praise Jill enough, I was extremely nervous prior and she made me feel at ease straight away. The session helped me to outline the direction I wanted to go and the steps I needed to do to get there. If it wasn't for our session, I wouldn't have had the confidence to enrol on courses that will help me to change my career path."
James Eardley
"Jill offered constructive criticism in my personal statement to UCL to do a Bespoke Tailoring degree. The course was extremely competitive and I didn’t have any idea how my personal statement could impress the Course Leaders above my competitors. I am dyslexic but this hadn’t been diagnosed at the time. Jill was super patient and after several failed attempts I was able to put into words why I wanted to do this course. I now have my own label in Vancouver."
Fiona Walker
"Jill helped coach me through a job interview I had for a music leadership role. She was thorough and methodical in her approach, as well as encouraging and she put me at ease. I was successful in getting the job."
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Why not take your next step, to change your life, and book a call to find out more.
