ABOUT
Hi, I’m Tanya.
I don’t believe getting hired should be a guessing game.
You can have the experience, potential and talent to do a job brilliantly, but if you don’t know how to communicate on paper or in an interview, employers may never get the chance to see it. That’s the gap I’m here to close.
I understand. I've been there, so I understand.
It wasn’t as straight forward as they said it would be after university.
They never quite taught us the ‘How to actually find a job’ part. I graduated in Media Practice and Theory at The University of Sussex but I was left to fend for myself in the working world. I had no idea how to write a CV or cover letter that would get me hired. I could only try to get an interview through trial and error. Even back then when the job market wasn’t as difficult it was still a struggle to get through the door. But somehow I got the hang of what the hire managers were looking for and how to stand out. I went onto have a career which wasn’t linear as I expected and ended up pursuing a career in recruitment roles for ten years. Along the way I’ve picked up many tricks to really understand how to land an interview.
I found my dream role, and you can too.
Several years later I was made redundant by a company I gave 4 solid years of hard work to. It was a real challenge for me to rebuild my confidence after facing rejection and setbacks in my career. Like so many job seekers, I found myself doubting my abilities and feeling stuck in a cycle of self-doubt.
Now, I’m here to help you avoid the same mistakes and share the most powerful lessons I’ve learned about regaining confidence, owning your worth, and nailing the application process.
Why work with me?
I’ve been on both sides of the hiring table.
I’ve spent over a decade across recruitment, employability, education and coaching. I know what employers are looking for and I know how to help you show them you’ve got it.
8+ YEARS
in recruitment & talent acquisitionExperience recruiting across all levels: ENTRY-LEVEL → DIRECTOR
100s OF CANDIDATES interviewed, assessed & supported
10+ YEARS experience across recruitment, education & employability
CAREER STRATEGY: CVs • Cover Letters • Interviews • Job Search
EMPLOYER INSIGHT: Partnerships across music, film, games, the wider creative industries and the charity sector
I teach you how to understand what an employer is really asking for, recognise the value you already bring, and communicate it with confidence.
Mission
Hire Me Happy exists to give people the practical insider knowledge and confidence to navigate the creative job market.
From writing a CV that demonstrates your value to make stronger application and walking interviews knowing how to sell themselves.
Vision
A world where everyone knows how to get through the door.
We exist to give people the practical insider knowledge and confidence to navigate the creative job market.
From writing a CV that demonstrates your value to make stronger application and walking interviews knowing how to sell themselves.
“You're more hireable than you think.”
Don't just take my word, check out some of the feedback from my clients…
“Tanya was extremely supportive throughout the initial process and preparing me for interview, Tanya is extremely passionate and talented, she definitely put me at ease through the mock interview process and provided lots of hints and tips to guide me in being my best self on interview day and gave me a real boost of confidence.”
— Yvonne Mackintosh -
“Even from our first call, I could tell from Tanya's warm demeanour that she truly cared about finding me a job that was the right fit for me. She supported me every step of the way, through application processes and interview prep. While Tanya gave me incredible constructive feedback, she was also exceedingly forthcoming in her praise, and gave me much needed confidence before interviews. I believe this factor played a huge part in helping me get the role I was most excited about. Thanks Tanya!”
— Jocelyn Phimister -
