For Candidates

“This book is a brilliantly structured, five-day guide that transforms interview preparation from a vague, stressful task into a focused, confidence-building process. Each day introduces practical tools - clear frameworks for answering questions, sharp exercises to surface your strengths, and simple methods for crafting compelling stories - that build on one another without ever feeling overwhelming. The language is punchy and energising, stripping away fluff and replacing it with clarity and momentum. You come away not only knowing what to say in an interview, but also why it works and how to adapt it to different roles, organisations, and formats.”

What truly sets the book apart is its reach beyond interviews. By prompting deep reflection on your career, challenges and successes, motivation, and long-term direction, it also serves as a powerful career-management guide. The tools help you understand your narrative, make more intentional career choices, and articulate your impact with honesty and confidence—skills that last well beyond a single hiring process. This book doesn’t just help you land the job in front of you; it helps you understand the career you actually want and gives you the words to claim it.

“It is good and very informative, prompting you to rethink the whole process, from searching and applying for a job using your CV and LI profile, through preparing for the interview, to the interview stage. I don't think there is any area that isn’t covered.”

“For starters, I really like the simple yet effective way it is presented. The ‘Go Do’ exercises and the checklists are what I particularly looked forward to at the end of every chapter.

It allowed me to apply what I was reading, specifically to my CV. The Timeline CV format is a very intuitive way of presenting oneself. I had never come across such a model, but it really is super practical and helpful. It surely sparked some insights.

If I were to summarise my thoughts, I would say...the book feels like a series of reels that keep giving tip after tip, with significant practical value. To mind come the concepts of "The QBTQ", "ECHO", "STAR-R", and "Have the courage to be vulnerable". We have most probably come across most of these concepts at different stages. Liz has managed to really collate it all together and present it with great flow!

In ‘5 Ways To Wow’, Liz has explored every nook and cranny of the job hunt and interview process, providing practical, easy-to-follow advice and guidance for anyone at any stage of their career.

It’s as if she’s taken the best advice from agency recruiters, internal recruiters and hiring managers and delivered it on a plate. The ‘Go Do’ sections consolidate everything (particularly important for those not in work) and give a framework to work towards, which will help counter the unproductive helplessness often associated with being out of work.

If I were looking for a job today, this is the book I’d buy.

“I loved the format of the book. Whilst there is so much content, the way Liz has laid it out means the information doesn't feel heavy, and you can dip in and out depending on where you are on the journey!