How to coach clients through a 4 hour job search


This masterclass includes:
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1.5 hour live online session
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Ready-to-use exercises
This Masterclass is for you if ...
- You have clients who want to achieve tangible, rapid results from job search activity
- You sense that clients have been engaged in unproductive activity that’s slowing down progress
- You have clients who want to understand more about their market readiness
- You have clients who will benefit from a multi-channel job search strategy
- You’re working with clients who will benefit from having a clear and focused message about who they are and what they’re looking for
You'll leave the Masterclass with...
- Practical tools to help your clients get more out of a short burst of job search activity.
- Strategies to help clients focus on their key messages
- New ways to enable clients to be more confident and productive in their job search
- Two practical tools – Breaking out of Default Mode and Testing Your Market Readiness
- Greater confidence for yourself as a coach encouraging your clients to engage in a focused, effective job search.
Your Masterclass will be led by

John Lees
Career Strategist & Author
John Lees is one of the UK’s best-known career strategists. He has published 15 books on careers and work including the UK best-seller ‘How to Get a Job You Love’ and his latest, ‘Get Ahead in Your New Job’. His books have been translated into Arabic, Georgian, Polish, Japanese and Spanish.
John was previously Chief Executive of the Institute of Employment Consultants and was a founding board member of the Career Development Institute. He holds degrees from the Universities of Cambridge, London and Liverpool and is a NICEC Fellow.
… and facilitated by

Rachel Schofield
Former BBC Journalist, Facilitator & Coach
Rachel spent over 15 years as a BBC news presenter before training as a Personal Development Coach. She is also a licensed Firework Career Coach focused on supporting women to redesign their work lives after motherhood.
How to coach clients through a 4 hour job search
This masterclass includes:
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1.5 hour live online session
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Ready-to-use exercises
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How is the Masterclass delivered?
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The Masterclass will take place on Zoom Meeting. In order to get the most out of the masterclass, you'll need an internet-connected computer / laptop, tablet or mobile device with a microphone and camera.
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What’s the format of the masterclass?
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The Masterclass will be a mix of instruction from our Masterclass expert, interactive exercises practising using the new tools and an interactive Q&A session.
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I’m not free on the day / at the time of the Masterclass. Can I still take part?
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Unfortunately not. Much of the value of the Masterclass will come from interactively practising the new tools in small groups, and this needs to be done live.
- Will you be sharing a recording of the Masterclass?
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Yes, we will be sharing a recording of the session with the participants.
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Will I be able to ask questions to the speakers?
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Yes, there will be time throughout the session and towards the end to ask questions.
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What equipment will I need to take part?
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You'll need an internet-connected computer / laptop, tablet or mobile device with sound.
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What will I need to prepare ahead of the Masterclass?
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If you have time, it would benefit you to review the exercises and coach guidance for each exercise, which we’ll send you ahead of the Masterclass.
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Do I need to be a coach to take part in the masterclass?
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Yes, though it’s fine if you’re right at the start of your coaching journey. Some basic knowledge of coaching skills will be important.
- I’m already a Firework licensed career coach. Will I learn anything new in the Masterclass?
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Yes. The content of this Masterclass, including the two tools, is brand new and not part of the Firework Programme.
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Is the masterclass discounted for Firework coaches?
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Yes. If you are a Firework licensed coach, you will have received an email about this. If you haven’t please contact us on [email protected].