“Prior to undergoing this program, I wasn’t able to attract the attention of potential employers on my profile.

I had somehow lost confidence and engagement in my job search despite hiring a coach to reflect on my professional development. The support I received through this training, group coaching dynamic and Maria’s expertise allowed me to regain confidence in my inner resources and abilities.

I was able to clearly identify what to improve and have acquired knowledge and skills to do so.We notably worked on networking tailor-made and cutting-edge techniques. I was then invited for an interview through my network.

I highly recommend this program to anyone who wishes to accelerate and achieve concrete results in their job search.” – G.G.

“I attended a training about career development and how to build a successful personal and professional project…and make it a reality. I was greatly impressed by the force of nature that is Ms. Zarraga — a true professional with great experience who is actively listening and able to bring out the best in each individual in each situation. She has the knowledge and the emotional intelligence to drive change in people and I hope to work with her again in the near future.” – C.M.

“I thank ForWaves for accompanying me through my professional transition. I was looking for a reorientation for my career. The personalised career and life coaching helped me regain confidence in my abilities and in myself, and to be now fulfilled in an activity that is in line with my values and life project.” — J.H.

“I contacted ForWaves for a career coaching and assessment after a mass layoff in my industry. There were no other professional openings for my profile despite a strong academic and professional track record. ForWaves helped me to take stock of my situation and focus on hands-on methods to reroute my career in a positive and proactive manner.

The personalized service and advice I received was second to none in getting me back on my feet and the insights provided by the tried and tested methods were truly eye opening and empowering. ForWaves deserves my heartfelt thanks and praise.” — R.L., PhD

“I work in the field of emergencies. The difficult situations I experienced in the last years led to a burnout. It was no longer possible for me to apprehend my future career serenely. I looked at various job offers, but I did not really know where to go.

So I contacted ForWaves to help me find my way with regards to my professional reorientation. At the beginning, it was no longer possible for me to consider anything other than leaving my current job very quickly. I did not see a future for myself in a job that had caused such distress and in which there was no recognition. Then I learnt how to step back, look towards the future and find a professional goal rather than focusing on the past. I managed to stabilise myself in my current situation and make sure that my work was no longer impossible to do. My job search became simpler and more targeted.

I now move forward through the process of my career reorientation and job search with serenity and a peaceful mind. Thanks to the personalized advice I received, taking into account certain  psychological aspects related to my job search and recruitment interviews, the skills assessment I underwent, and thanks to a number of behavioural and technical methods, I see now with more clarity where I stand at present and my vision of my professional future.

This all allowed me to be able to seriously undertake various courses, be effective in my job search, and position myself among the final candidates in a completely different industry.” — Employee in the field of emergencies

“In search of employment for quite some time, my way seems to be leading me from one  surprise to another… The market has changed so much. In appearance, it is still the same as employers are still looking for employees and employees  for employers. But surprisingly, people who search for a job using former methods may not find what they are looking for even if they are loaded with skills.

Many thanks. Françoise“

“I had the chance to meet Ms Maria Zarraga during a workshop on career development and networking. I greatly appreciated the time you spent with me during the workshop and mentoring outside of class. You took the time to listen to me and you accompanied me in this process. And beyond that, I would like to thank you in particular for making me aware of my abilities and my various achievements. I was able to  perceive my achievements from a different angle and this allowed me to highlight other skills that I had acquired. I can only highly recommend this program to anyone who wishes to take this path, it goes beyond what is expected! A beautiful encounter and thank you again for your precious collaboration.“ — H.H.

“I had the pleasure of attending Ms Maria Zarraga’s career training and workshop on networking. I found the approach advocated for business (and in life in general) to be a perfect balance between modesty, politeness, respect and getting to the point.

The tools and methodologies are well aligned with this approach, differing from the often mechanical approaches to networking promoted by others. Even experienced networkers will come away with a more refined approach!“ — Robin Marks, Project, Program & Portfolio Manager 

Some other words of training participants:

“The trainer is incredibly motivating, attentive and interesting.”

“Just perfect!”

“Incredible course! Congratulations.”

” Ms. Zarraga captivated me. By her know-how, her knowledge of storytelling, her relevance, her professionalism.”

“Why recommend ForWaves? “Because of Maria. She is such a kind and caring person.

As soon as you meet her you understand that you can trust her and that you are in good hands. My experience with her was just a blast.

She helps you to look deep into yourself, asks the good and impactful question and whenever you need help she is here.” L.L.

“I had been looking for a job for almost 1 year, and I felt that I was not enough invited for interviews. So, I realized that there must be a problem with my application documents. That’s why I decided to call in a professional to help me redesign these documents.

My job search had been unsuccessful. It was notably frustrating, nerve-wracking and stressful. At the start of my job search, I had already benefited from some coaching, but that was more for self-confidence. I think it was useful, but it took a while before I accepted the end of my previous contract.

With Maria, we worked together on a specific job offer, for which we drew up a ‘standard’ CV and cover letter that I was able to adapt and reuse. I got an interview shortly after the CV redesign, which led to a job. Now I’m looking forward to starting a new challenge and finding my place in this new company.

Overall, this was a very positive experience. I came with a very specific need: to redesign my application documents (CV, cover letter), and how to position myself in relation to a job offer. Thanks to Maria, we were able to put together a CV that ‘tells a story’, making the content and presentation much more interesting and easier to read. I didn’t have to use this new CV for very long, because it quickly got me an interview and the job.” – S.R.

“(…) I leave this training with a professional project, an action plan, a clear roadmap and many valuable tips – Maria is an excellent trainer, caring, with a great richness of heart and wealth of experience.” – Training participant