Three months into my job search (a lot of energy but not much focus) I came across Connaught Executive, having followed up a fairly speculative Internet enquiry. Little did I know that it was to be the beginning of a journey that has ended with me landing my dream position at a top flight organisation.

If you want a down to earth to earth, no nonsense approach to your situation, then talk to these guys. What you see is what you get. Don't expect them to find you a job, that's your job!! But demand of them how to assess what's right for you and how to go about getting it, and they will deliver.

The programme is straightforward. It requires hard work and it will push and challenge you to challenge yourself. You will learn techniques and tips that last a lifetime both in and out of the work environment.

Is it worth the money? Depends on your view point I suppose.If you'd rather sit on the cash and be miserable at work or remain unemployed, don't sign up. That's not much of a proposition. I took the view it was an investment in me and the payback was the difference between £54 a week on job seekers allowance or a Vice President's salary at JP Morgan... Q.E.D.

(M.T. Surrey)