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    Here for your career? You are in the right place.

    Practical, personalised career support that delivers clarity, confidence and results faster.

    No pressure. No credit card. Leave with a clearer idea of what to do next. Coaching from £125.

    Possible side effects: clarity, confidence, momentum and a new Career BFF. Fixing careers since 2014.

    Choose your support

    Four clear options. One session to start, or a package to see you through.

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    Career MOT
    1
    session£125 · £125 / one session

    One session. Expert second opinion.

    You want a focused diagnosis, a plan, or an expert second opinion — without committing to a package.

    Career Reset
    3
    sessions£350 · ~£117 / session

    Three sessions. Clarity, positioning, action.

    You feel stuck and want to move — with clarity on direction, sharper positioning, and momentum.

    Most popularCareer Uplift
    5
    sessions£500 · £100 / session

    Five sessions. The full toolkit.

    You want end-to-end support across clarity, confidence, CV, LinkedIn, networking and interviews.

    Best valueCareer Partnership
    10
    sessions£750 · £75 / session (10-session package)

    Ten sessions. A coach for the whole journey.

    You're navigating a significant transition — career change, leadership move, or a longer search — and want ongoing support.

    Professional working through her job search at a desk with a laptop and notebookCandidate shaking hands with an interviewer at the end of a job interviewCandidate speaking confidently during a video interview at home

    “Let’s work out what comes next.”

    12 years across recruitment, HR and career consultancy

    • 12 years' experience
    • Practical, personal support
    • Flexible ways to pay

    “The cost surprised me too. Way more accessible than I expected for the level of support you get.”

    Harry Sheldon, Head of Digital, SOCIALLYWITHIT

    Where are you right now?

    Pick the one that sounds most like you.

    Working out your next move

    You know something needs to change. The question is what, and how to get there.

    Rebuilding or stepping up

    Whether you have been knocked back or you are ready for more, this is about momentum.

    Dan Oates, founder of Careers BFF

    Who you'll be working with

    Career expertise without the corporate coaching act.

    Twelve years helping people make career decisions across HR, recruitment and consultancy. Careers BFF exists to make high-quality career support accessible: the rigour of a consultancy, the honesty of a friend who knows the industry.

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    Clients who moved forward

    More on the testimonials page.

    Clear direction and positioning
    Dan helped me find real career direction and the confidence to pursue what's next. I came out with clear positioning and a plan I could actually act on.

    Carolyn Laing

    Senior Marketing & Brand Leader

    Approached for better roles
    Dan overhauled my CV and LinkedIn and completely changed how I show up online. I started getting approached for the roles I actually wanted.

    Will Flynn

    Marketing & Growth Lead

    Confidence to move forward
    Dan helped me get unstuck, prioritise what mattered and move forward with confidence. His honesty made all the difference.

    Paula Sánchez Navarro

    International Marketing Leader

    Support that fits your budget

    Clear prices, no surprises. Spread the cost with Klarna or Clearpay at checkout where eligible.

    Career MOT

    £125total

    £125 / one session

    Who this is for

    One session. Expert second opinion.

    • 60-minute one-to-one session with Dan
    • Honest diagnosis of what's actually holding you back
    • A clear set of next steps you can act on

    Career Reset

    £350total

    ~£117 / session

    Who this is for

    Three sessions. Clarity, positioning, action.

    • Career clarity and direction
    • CV rewrite and LinkedIn positioning
    • A focused job-search or next-move plan
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    Career Uplift

    £500total

    £100 / session

    Who this is for

    Five sessions. The full toolkit.

    • Everything in Career Reset
    • Networking strategy and conversations that lead somewhere
    • Interview prep and practice
    • Offer review and negotiation guidance
    Best value · 10 sessions

    Career Partnership

    £750total

    £75 / session (10-session package)

    Who this is for

    Ten sessions. A coach for the whole journey.

    • Everything in Career Uplift
    • Ongoing accountability across the full search
    • Live application and shortlist reviews
    • Onboarding and first-90-days planning

    Not sure which one?

    Start with the free 30-minute introduction. You'll get an honest recommendation, even if paid coaching isn't the right next step.

    Book my free career introduction

    Pay your way

    Flexible payment options available at checkout through Stripe, including Klarna and Clearpay where eligible.

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    Ongoing support

    Monthly Career Mentorship · £50 / month

    A monthly check-in with Dan. Cancel anytime.

    Start monthly mentorship
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    Full breakdowns of every package

    Each package has its own page with the session structure, what is covered and the outcomes.

    Practical support. Real outcomes.

    This is about more than improving your CV.

    • Clearer career direction
    • A stronger professional story
    • More confidence discussing your value
    • A focused and sustainable job-search plan
    • Better CV and LinkedIn positioning
    • Stronger networking conversations
    • More confident interview performance
    • Better preparation for negotiation and promotion
    • Support through redundancy or rejection

    How it works

    Simple, structured, without feeling rigid. It starts free.

    1. 1

      Tell Dan what's happening

      A free, no-pressure conversation about where you are.

    2. 2

      Get an honest recommendation

      You'll be pointed to the right next step, paid or not.

    3. 3

      Move forward with the right support

      One session, a package or ongoing mentorship, at your pace.

    Book my free career introduction
    Career Therapy

    Sometimes you don't need another CV template.

    You need space to process what's happened, rebuild your confidence and work out what comes next.

    A note on the phrase: Career Therapy is how we describe supportive career coaching and practical emotional support related to work. It is not clinical therapy, counselling or mental-health treatment, and is not a replacement for professional medical or psychological services.

    Not ready to book? Tell Dan what's happening.

    Name, email and what's going on. Honest recommendation back, even if paid coaching isn't the right next step.

    You don't have to work it all out alone.

    No pressure. No credit card. Leave with a clearer idea of what to do next.

    Free 30-minute introduction · Packages from £125 · Klarna & Clearpay where eligible