Client Testimonials

C-F-S Executive consultants have worked with over 50,000 clients worldwide since the early 1990s. These clients have worked in a variety management levels from junior right through to the managing director in small to large organizations, both in the private and public sector of the world. Here you can read for yourself what our clients have to say about their experiences with CFS Executive.

United Kingdom & Europe | The Americas | Australian | Asia | India | New Zealand | Philippines

United Kingdom & Europe

"I found the experience very fulfilling and the input helped me and my family immensely in our move to Perth. I particularly like the can do attitude of Greg. Thank you".
A McK, Senior Manager. Edinburgh, Scotland

"Thanks to CFS for being so available even from 12000 miles you were so helpful and made my move so easy"
L O'K Executive Director, London NW6 and Broughton on the Water, UK

"Learning how to be pro-active and tapping into the hidden job market is very empowering and puts control back into my hands, rather than just passively answering advertisements for Bankers in the newspapers."
S E, Stockholm, Bank Executive, Sweden

The Americas

"Thanks to CFS for helping me make a country and career move from New York, I never realised that your type of services existed but now that I am you can be assured that any of my network will be".
JDL, Senior Corporate Banker, New York NY USA

Moving from Argentina to Australian was much easier with your help I appreciated the cultural nuances that are not easy for a foreigner to be aware of and Gary's help was invaluable, thank you".
GL, CEO, Buenos Aires, Argentina

When I decided that returning to Melbourne was my life's goal after reaching the highest levels in a multi national and I chose CFS to help me, I am impressed that you are all so available even from 12000 miles and your ladies are just so accommodating when things need to be done"
TO'R, Senior Vice President, Los Angeles, California, USA

"I felt comfortable from the outset with Bruce he has a way of sorting the minutiae and getting on with it". " I am so grateful for all the extra things he did that he says are what he does anyway".
JQD, Managing Director, Tire Manufacturer ,Cleveland, Ohio. USA

"If I had of known 10 years ago that this type of partnering program was available I would have moved in the 1990s. I felt very reassured as we progressed and now my wife and family are happy in their new home here in Sydney".
IMcD, Senior Partner, Leading California Lobbyist Group.

AUSTRALIAN

"Thanks for your hard work in steering me in the right direction and the most important directions. The whole process has been very useful and allowed me to fully understand the best career directions for me and your advice and IT experience has been invaluable in this regard. The methodologies in constructing the achievement based Resume were excellent and certainly opened many doors which would have previously remained closed".
O Y, Senior Consultant.

"The methods you propose, and which I have used, seem to me to be the most pro-active way to take control of one's own career, and I feel that it would have been much more difficult to achieve my objective without this guidance.

Please accept my thanks for all your efforts and my best wishes for your continued success".
B D, Systems Advisor.

"This has been a life changing experience and definitely the best money I have ever spent. I am highly recommending you to other people I know".
C R, Operations Manager

"Thanks for the contact you provided regarding Mr. XXX XXXXX at XXXXXXX XXX, the door finally opened, the meeting with the manager went extremely well and as a result I am starting my new position in the role of a Commercial Business Manager.

The last 6-8 weeks spent with you has been wonderful. When I approached you for the first time I had a bit of self-doubt creeping in my mind that you have been able to successfully remove. As a Consultant this is a great achievement for you and I thank you for the same.

Thank you once again for all your help, advice and guidance."
M R, Commercial Business Manager

"Thanks for your support and professional advice during the process of re-thinking my career options. The analytical tools were useful as well as pointing me in the right direction for establishing new networks as well as capitalising on old ones.

Having a mentor during the sometimes frustrating process helped to make the job search/career development process a positive growth experience as well as a self-marketing exercise.

Thanks again, I couldn't have done it without you."
R S, Executive

"Finding a position is a job in itself. You have to devote time to it and be committed while remaining positive at the same time. It is not easy. And that is where CFS comes in.

CFS helped me to focus on securing a position, provided a gentle jolt that it was up to me to secure it and provide me with the tools to make it happen.

My best wishes for your continuing success."
G R, CFO

"I approached CFS as I knew from the start that I had to network effectively in order to market myself to the right employer. Coming from a country with a small population but a strong networking business culture I knew how important this factor was to be in securing the right job.

In line with my qualifications, work experience and background, a business contact was identified by CFS during my second meeting. Subsequently, after meeting the company I was presented with a great opportunity and an offer I could not refuse."
J S, Company Director

"You're a magician. Everything you told me to do worked. Ive gone from feeling isolated, nervous and unconfident with only 2 interviews in 2 months to 2 interviews in a week. Your extensive programme has helped me immeasurably with every aspect of the recruitment process, from using my resume as a tool to get an interview - not a job, to work-shopping my strengths, weaknesses, presentation and dreams for the future. I have just been short-listed for my ideal role. The interview was a breeze, I was confident, prepared and equal - it feels great. As you said, collaboration is the secret.

Thanks again for all your help."
K S, Executive General Manager

"I am writing to inform you that I have found a great position in a new dynamic company as a Business Development Manager within the Vending machine industry- something I am very familiar with from my experience at Nestle Vending Services. I am delighted to say that after your preparation of my resume, I was constantly being telephoned for interviews and finally after many, many and many second interviews, I was offered a position. Although I did not visit you frequently at the office, I did gain confidence and was mentored. I was very confident with my interviewing skills.

It was just the fact that I was involved in the dairy industry as a franchisee that pulled me down. I am fortunate enough now to be employed by an organisation that recognises skills and talent and by one that will become a market leader within its industry. I will be very dedicated to this organisation as it has provided me with an opportunity that others have not. My aim was to obtain a senior role as a Business Development Manager preferably within a Franchising environment. THIS DID OCCUR!!

I am now the BDM for 24seven in Sydney- the most innovative and dynamic Vending company worldwide with patented technologies. They have a network of franchisee's and it is my role to develop their business via locating new sites and negotiating with major corporate management sites and with major food suppliers. The company is listed on the FX market in N.Z. It has been operating in NZ for several years and now has entered Australia and the US. There is so much potential."
F H, MBA Business Development Manager

"This letter is to say how much I appreciated your efforts and consultation while I embarked on my search for a new career outside Australia. My career move benefited extremely well from your extensive experience in multinationals and overseas, particularly in Asia.

Thank you for your fantastic advice during my final career negotiations. I am thrilled to achieve the objectives we set together in an industry currently in the state of a severe downturn."
E Z, Director - Business Development

"As you are aware, I joined your program after my company went through a radical restructuring during the latter half of 2000, deciding the time was then appropriate for me to renew my career path and aspirations etc. I will be the first to confess that after 15 years of continuous employment coupled with dramatic career success and progression, that I was somewhat fearful of what lay ahead. Had I made the right decision in walking away from a 'secure job?'

I am now happy to report to you that I was successful in gaining the position of Business Manager with a rapidly developing private sector firm, based in the city. The entire selection process from my initial fact-finding calls through to interview(s) was amazing. Never before had I been so confident in my approaches to gaining meaningful employment. The art of striking an early accord with the right people and being able to subtly control the interview process (in front of 6 Directors!) certainly influenced my being appointed to the position. You and the team gave me these skills and confidence, and for this I am extremely grateful. What an excellent program."
T H, Business Manager

"I think my time with you helped immensely in providing me with confidence to discuss my skills and abilities with management and to sell myself well enough to earn the higher salary. The new resume, time spent on learning how to sell myself in interviews and the networking assistance all helped enormously. Thanks very much."
G F, Consultant

"I have used the analogy recently that in business we use professionals to assist us with legal advice, taxation advice etc so I am glad I realised that I needed the professional assistance of a Career Manager in helping me focus on my attributes and where they could lead me.

You helped me get over myself re what I had done and forced me to think about what I could do. I really looked forward to our sessions as they challenged me every time.

You helped me create a valuable CV that truly represents my key achievements and will only get better from here on in."
T C, National Sales & Marketing Manager

"I want to thank you for pressing home to me the importance of the networking approach. It proved invaluable with almost every meeting providing some vital piece of the puzzle. I adhered closely to the formula. By way of contrast, sending out my CV was a waste of time, with few responses and none of any substance.

In the end, the job was offered to me by the boss of a person I'd met the day before - actually, the job I was offered was to replace the guy I'd just met - he'd been promoted. Funny how things work out!

Thanks again, Scott. I will certainly recommend your services to anyone I meet who also finds themselves at a career crossroads."
A B, Bachelor of Information Technology

"I wish to express my sincere thanks for your support and guidance over the last few weeks.

I am glad that I have approached you as I was at a low point in my career search a few months ago and had no idea of where I was heading. You have enlightened me and also motivated me with various success stories and approaches to help me steer back into the right path. After meeting with you, I was feeling more confident and was able to secure more interviews and present myself better than before. I am happy to say I have been offered a role within weeks of meeting you and I couldn't have done it without your kind assistance

Thanks again for your great support and I would recommend to anyone serious in managing their careers."
R L, Chartered Accountant

"Thanks again for your guidance. You helped bring out the best in me and everything was so "as planned" at the interview."
S De S, Accountant

"Thank you for the email and more importantly for your support throughout my quest. It would have been a lot more difficult without your help and I certainly enjoyed out working relationship. I'll certainly stay in touch as I do agree with you that building and maintaining a good network is important towards achieving business and career success."
S L, Financial Controller

"The coaching and support you gave was absolutely worthwhile and appreciated, it set me on the right track. My only regret is that I didn't do this on my return from China."
C M, Engineering Project Manager - Automotive

"You are truly the best careers coach!"
R, State Government

"When I approached you 3 months ago I was completely frustrated with my current employment. I felt the need for a total change in career direction but having only worked with one employer for 12 years I was ill-equipped and uncertain about how to get things started.

Your professional experience and friendly, open approach helped me to, firstly recognise the true extent of my existing skills and talents, and secondly connect these to potential positions in organisation that would offer me the new challenges and opportunities that I was looking for. Together we completely transformed my resume and helped me develop self marketing and presentation skills that were the key to my success.

My new boss made a point of telling me that he was very impressed with my resume and although several applicants for the position may have been more qualified; my presentation at the interview left him no doubt that I was the most suitable applicant for the position and a good cultural fit for his organisation as a whole."
C B, Operations Manager

"Thank you very much for all your assistance. Through our discussions I've gained a clearer understanding of what I'm after and where my strengths and weaknesses lie. It really assisted me in preparing for the interview."
A P, Financial Services

Asia

"I had given up when my husband saw an ad in a Sydney paper for C-F-S Career Management and suggested that I at least see what it was all about. It is a comfort to learn about the things to do when I get to Sydney. I look forward to working with you when we arrive."
L W, Hong Kong, China

"Although I graduated in Preventive Medicine at one of the best Medical Universities in China, when we arrived in Australia I was only doing data entry jobs for a year before contacting you. I am now focused and understand how important it is to assimilate into Australian society as quickly as possible. I now have a resume that will get me into the Pharmaceutical industry."
J W, formerly of Harbin, China

India

"When I changed countries I had assumed the Australian culture would not override my Indian heritage. It does become very easy to emulate Australians because they have such an ideal lifestyle. I wish all this had happened earlier."
G B, MBA formerly of India

"Thank you for listening to me and helping me sort out all my career problems. The psychometric assessment was very true. Thanks to you I now have a really interesting role in a major international company because you made me focus on my career. "
N B, Bsc Manager Sydney and formerly of India

New Zealand

"Wow, I was impressed that the consultant could sort me out and help me get a really good job in IT. I had not been able to achieve this in four months."
C T, Programmer, Upper Hutt, North Island, New Zealand

Philippines

"You really encouraged me to recognise my abilities and to strive for a job that I am skilled and trained for. I had been working part time in an office for a wholesale company, which was great, but it was not really where my heart and skills lay. I am now feeling a lot more confident and invigorated to aim higher for a banking job that is more suitable for me."
A V, Pangasinan State University, Urdaneta City, Pangasinan, Philippines