Career & job search services

Career coaching built on how hiring really works.

I help experienced professionals get clear on their next move, get in front of the right decision-makers and turn interviews into offers worth accepting.

As a former recruiter, hiring manager and search firm owner, I know what happens on the other side of the process. So you get a clear strategy, honest feedback and a job search that puts you in front of people, not portals.

For mid-to-senior professionals, managers and executives.

Director, VP or C-suite executive? Explore a coaching approach focused on senior-level career moves.
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Lucy Gilmour, career coach and former recruiter, at her desk
50+Countries worked across in recruitment
10 yearsRunning my own search firm
Top VoiceLinkedIn · Job Search Strategies
1,000+Mid-to-senior professionals helped
Why senior professionals work with me

I've been on the other side of the hiring table.

I ran my own recruitment agency and executive search firm for 10 years, drawing on hands-on experience as a hiring manager and executive search recruiter.

I've helped more than 1,000 mid-to-senior professionals navigate their next career move. Most of the people I coach work at director, VP or C-suite level. Although the majority of my clients are based in the USA, I work with professionals around the world.

My approach isn't about sending more applications. It's about identifying the right opportunities, positioning your value clearly, reaching the people who make hiring decisions and turning conversations into offers.

In their own words

A more strategic job search
What I appreciated most was that the program helped me take more control of the process. Instead of only applying online and waiting to hear back, Lucy helped me think more strategically about my search, my positioning, my network, and how to be more proactive in reaching out to the right people.
Steve CurranVP, Professional Services
Secured a new job in two months
I implemented her job seeking techniques and secured a new job in 2 months. Her process really works!!
Kris HelgeDirector of Digital Information Management
Offer as Head of Business Value
Lucy helped me refine my positioning and coached me to approach every conversation with greater clarity and confidence than I did at the start of my search. I’ve just accepted an offer as Head of Business Value, a role that’s an excellent fit in every way.
Martin DeWittValue Engineering Leader
Two dream job offers
The combination of her guidance and the weekly group calls was the turning point I desperately needed. My confidence grew. Interviews started coming in. Small wins turned into real momentum.
Karen PetersonVP, Business Strategy & Execution
Found a target role within 60 days
My biggest regret is that I didn’t start working with Lucy sooner. I found a role I wanted within 60 days of signing up with her.
Colm RattiganFractional CIO / CISO / COO
Final job offer in under 60 days
I did manage to go from first contact with Lucy to a final job offer after intense rounds of interviews in less than 60 days! My only regret is not finding her sooner.
Jim BerridgeEnterprise Partnerships Lead
New position in 35 days
I’m thrilled to share that I secured a new position in just 35 days! I’ll be consulting for a midsize pharmaceutical company starting at the end of this month. I truly credit Lucy and the CGA program for making all the difference.
Kerrin YoungAssociate Director
Moved from academia into industry
The online program was exceptional and the one-on-one sessions with Lucy were even better. Lucy and her colleagues were incredibly helpful in all aspects of this process, including valuable tips regarding preparing cover letters, optimizing my CV and LinkedIn profile, searching for positions, preparing for interviews, and final negotiations.
Jeffrey RubnitzMedical Director / Principal Investigator

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My commitment to you

My goal is to help you get hired in 60 days or less, but that's a target, not a guarantee. Results depend on the action you take and the hiring decisions made by employers. You're not cut off after 60 days; support and feedback continue for clients who need or want further guidance.

Why good candidates get overlooked

Most job searches don't stall because of talent.

They stall because the strategy doesn't match how hiring actually works.

In recruitment, I watched brilliant people get missed for fixable reasons: a CV that buried their impact, a LinkedIn profile that said nothing, applications that never reached a human and interview answers that undersold years of experience.

The fix is rarely “try harder”. It's a different approach.

  • Instead of: Applying online and hoping someone noticesDo this: Reach the hiring manager directly, with a relevant reason to talk
  • Instead of: Rewriting your CV for the algorithmDo this: Make your value obvious to a human in seconds
  • Instead of: Treating interviews like an examDo this: Run them as a commercial conversation
  • Instead of: Waiting for the offer to talk moneyDo this: Shape the number from the first conversation
  • Instead of: Using LinkedIn as an online CVDo this: Use it to be found, remembered and approached
The 5-step framework

From career clarity to signed offer.

This is the sequence I take every client through, and both of my programs are built on it. Each step sets up the next, so you're never polishing a CV for a role you haven't defined, or walking into a salary conversation unprepared.

  1. Career clarity

    Pinpoint the job titles, industries and companies that fit your experience and goals, and get clear on the value you bring to them. Clarity is what makes every other step faster.

    • Target roles & industries
    • Companies worth pursuing
    • A focused search plan
  2. CV, resume & LinkedIn positioning

    Turn your experience into commercial evidence. We rework your CV or resume, cover letter and LinkedIn profile so a hiring manager can see your value in seconds, and recruiters can actually find you.

    • Achievement-led CV / resume
    • Cover letters that get read
    • Recruiter-ready LinkedIn
  3. Bypass the ATS & access the hidden job market

    Plenty of roles are filled through conversations before an advert ever goes live. My Hiring Manager First approach shows you how to find the decision-makers and reach out with a relevant reason to connect, while the 20-10-5 strategy keeps your search structured, consistent and measurable.

    • Hiring manager outreach
    • Roles before they're advertised
    • Less reliance on job boards
  4. Interview preparation

    Interviews aren't exams. They're commercial conversations. Prepare stories that prove your impact, answer with confidence, read the room and handle the questions designed to trip you up, from first screen to final round.

    • Mock interview coaching
    • STAR stories with substance
    • Interview psychology
  5. Salary & offer negotiation

    Negotiation starts long before the offer lands. Learn how to handle the salary expectations question, anchor your value early, weigh up the full package and negotiate with confidence, without damaging the relationship.

    • Salary expectation questions
    • Negotiation scripts & strategy
    • Evaluating the full package
Specialist support

Senior careers are won differently.

The more senior the role, the less it's about applying and the more it's about being known, trusted and easy to recommend.

For senior leaders & executives

Executive positioning

Executive roles are often filled through headhunters, referrals and quiet conversations long before anything is advertised. Drawing on five years in executive search, I help directors and executives position their track record for strategic roles, get on the right people's radar and navigate senior hiring processes with confidence.

  • Visibility with headhunters and executive search firms
  • Preparation for multi-stage executive interviews
  • Negotiating executive packages
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For career professionals

Personal branding & authority building

Your reputation should be working for you before you ever apply. I help professionals build a LinkedIn presence that gets found, grow a targeted network in their industry and become known for something specific, so recruiters and hiring managers start coming to them.

  • A LinkedIn profile that positions you, not just lists you
  • A targeted network of the right decision-makers
  • A reputation that compounds over time
Ways to work with me

Two ways to work with me.

Same recruiter-backed system. The difference is how hands-on you want me to be.

Self-paced + AI coaching

Job Search Unlocked + Lucy AI

Designed to help you land 3+ interviews per week.

Not everyone needs 1:1 coaching, but everyone deserves a system that works. Get my full recruiter-backed framework plus Lucy AI, my AI coaching tool, on your own schedule and at a fraction of the cost of private coaching.

  • Real-time guidance on your resume, LinkedIn, outreach and interview prep
  • Available 24/7. No waiting, no guesswork
  • A clear system you can work through at your own pace

Best for: self-starters who want a proven system at an accessible price point.

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Career coaching FAQs

Straight answers to common questions.

What if I need feedback in between calls?

Send me your questions via email, DM or the private LinkedIn group for all Career Growth Accelerator members — I'll send back a DM or Loom video with actionable feedback.

What happens if I follow all the advice and still don't get hired in 60 days?

It's rare for someone to action all of my strategies. Most see success doing 60–70% of the things I suggest and stop because they've secured multiple job offers and started new jobs.

Those who action everything and continue with the personal branding side of things have gone on to accept new roles they couldn't turn down, even though they didn't apply. (Instead, they got headhunted.)

My commitment is to get you hired ASAP, so if you ever hit a roadblock, simply book a call and we can review what you're doing.

What if I'm short on time?

The training is broken into clear steps. You can move at your pace and book calls when you're ready.

Will this work for me?

If you're serious about landing a job and willing to follow the steps — the short answer is YES.

I've helped people in 50+ countries, across almost every industry and level.

What's the difference between Job Search Unlocked and the Career Growth Accelerator?

Job Search Unlocked is self-paced. You get my full framework plus Lucy AI for 24/7 guidance, at a more accessible price point. The Career Growth Accelerator is my premium coaching program, where I work with you personally on your positioning, outreach and interviews.

Your next move

Your next role probably won't come from another online application.

So let's go and find it properly. Start with Job Search Unlocked, or apply to work with me in the Career Growth Accelerator.

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