Women Like Us

When I contacted you, I was really lacking in confidence and direction after four years out of the work place. The experience of meeting other women in the same position really made me realise that I did still have something to offer employers and that my unpaid 'domestic' work experience provided me with new transferable skills. I have just secured a job which is something I could not have achieved without the support and advice from you. Thank you - and I am spreading the word to all my friends!

Sarah, mother of two

I would like to thank you so much for setting this up for me with this job. I am really excited about working for them and I feel this could be a great opportunity for me. I have been really impressed with the way Women Like Us operates and the ethos behind it - I guess I don't need to tell you that it answers a definite need for a lot of women - like us ...

Rona, mother of three

Today's workshop was a complete eye opener for me. It has made me think more and opened doors I hadn't thought of before.

Leonora, mother of three

I feel incredibly grateful to Women Like Us and especially their career coach Caroline. They threw me a life-line of support when I was at my lowest and feeling like I would never work again. Caroline's combination of empathy, practical advice and, at times, tough talking helped me to get back on my feet and back on track. I really am indebted to her. I would recommend the CV workshops to any woman thinking about returning to the workplace; it offers useful tools and templates as well as the valuable opportunity to meet other women in the same boat, share experiences and take comfort from the realisation that you are not alone. When you are lacking confidence, writing a CV can be an emotional journey that forces you to think about who you are and how you want to project yourself to future employers. Making those decisions can be very empowering. I honestly don't know what I would have done without Women Like Us.

Mother of two

I wanted to let you know how useful I found the interview practice session with you. It really helped me to revalidate and reappraise my experience of arts project management and thus present it in a focussed and dynamic way. I have now got a job in healthcare management. They are very positive and enthused about my communication skills! Once again many thanks.

Philippa, mother of two

I would like to say a huge thank you to all the team at Women Like Us. You all did a marvellous job in helping me regain my confidence in myself and my abilities in the work place. I never hesitate to recommend you to other women I know looking for work.

Mother of two

"I think you are doing a fantastic job. Having been involved from the early days I can see how you have expanded and developed. Keep up the good work and many thanks for the wisdom and encouragement I have had from you."

Helena, mother of two

I'm so impressed and moved by your initiatives! The website looks great, but it's the concept that's so gripping.

Mother from Brookland school

The workshop gave me a framework for developing my thinking about my new business, and it was vital that I was able to be around other dynamic women. Being treated seriously with a chance to bring all my experiences together has really helped me.

Liz, mother of one

Women Like Us gave me the chance to sit down and concentrate my thoughts. Just being taken through the process has expanded my ideas and perspective.

Louise, mother of two

I got lots of ideas and information from Women Like Us. I now feel more optimistic knowing that I do not have to fit into any particular categories.

Denise, mother of two

At my networking workshop, I met many women who were useful to talk to. It was great to get feedback from my coach on how I presented myself and insight on how to present myself even better the next time.

Anne, mother of two