Career support: coaching, CV and interview | workplace/employment issues
Career support
This page is for individuals - if you're navigating a career decision, prepping for an interview, or working through a workplace issue, you're in the right place. (If you're an organisation looking to hire or support your team, see our Recruitment and HR Advisory pages instead.)
Get ready to shine in your next interview
Interviews are stressful, especially if it's been a while. I offer one-on-one coaching that covers the whole application process, tailored to you and the role you're going for:
- CV and cover letter writing: documents that show your strengths clearly.
- Identifying key role competencies: understanding what employers are looking for and how your skills match.
- Interview technique: how to answer behavioural questions with confidence, using real examples.
- Question types: competency-based, situational and technical questions, and how to approach each one.
It doesn't matter if it's your first role or a big career move. I'll help you prepare well and go in confident.
I also run group workshops from time to time. Keep an eye on Selectio's Facebook page for upcoming dates.
A step‑by‑step guide for preparing smarter, stronger job applications
Thinking about applying for a role? Here's a practical, evidence‑based tool to help you understand your strengths and prepare for your next application.
Before you write a CV or start answering application questions, it’s worth taking a step back. The strongest candidates are the ones who understand what the role requires, can clearly demonstrate their capability, and have real examples ready to go.
My Competency Self‑Assessment Workbook gives you a structured way to reflect on your skills, identify where your strengths align, and prepare the evidence you’ll need for a confident application. It’s grounded in I/O psychology and designed to help you make informed decisions about whether a role is the right fit.
You’ll learn about analysing a job advertisement and job description - understanding the competencies that matter most, and rate yourself honestly using a simple 1–5 guide. You’ll also capture specific examples you can use in written questions, interviews, and any work‑related testing — because strong applications are built on clear, specific evidence, not general statements.
Whether you’re early in your career, changing direction, or simply wanting to present yourself more confidently, this workbook gives you a solid foundation for your next step.
Download the Competency Self‑Assessment Worksheet
Start your next application with clarity, confidence, and evidence that truly reflects your capability.
Discover your strengths with a personality profile
Gain clarity and confidence with a professional personality profile designed to help you understand your natural strengths, working style, and development opportunities. Using a reliable, research‑backed New Zealand assessment, you’ll receive insights you can trust - and your results will be personally debriefed by a registered Industrial/Organisational Psychologist to ensure they are meaningful and easy to apply.
The benefits:
- Build self‑awareness - understand 'you'
- Make better informed career decisions
- Improve communication and relationships
- Identify your growth and developmental path.
Workplace issues
Problems at work are stressful, and it can be hard to know what your options are. I give practical support to people dealing with employment relations issues, from difficult conversations and performance concerns to restructuring and contract disputes. I'll help you understand your rights and what your employer is required to do.
I offer guidance across a wide range of employment matters, including:
- Unfair or unjustified treatment, performance concerns, and disciplinary issues
- Restructuring, redundancy, and changes to terms and conditions
- Conflict with managers or colleagues
- Mediation preparation and support
- Review and clarification of employment agreements
- Advocacy and communication with your employer where requested.
My advice is grounded in New Zealand employment law and good process. I'll help you work out what's happening and what to do next.
What others have said...
Interview coaching
I had one-on-one interview coaching with Lynne Allison while preparing for a senior leadership role, and found it incredibly valuable. She helped me build confidence and clearly articulate my strengths so I could put my best foot forward in interviews. Lynne is very people-centred, approachable, and genuinely warm, which made the process both supportive and empowering. I would highly recommend her coaching to anyone wanting to feel confident and well prepared for an interview. I got the job too!
Michelle P - Senior Manager, Auckland
Workplace Support
I’m really grateful for Lynne’s support through some serious employment-related issues.
She remained calm at all times and was fair and professional in her dealings with my employer, which made a difficult situation much easier to manage.
Her strong knowledge of employment law, combined with her ability to anticipate what was coming next, gave me real confidence throughout the process. Her advice was clear and practical, and the outcome was better than I expected.
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to anyone needing knowledgeable, level-headed HR support.
Anneliese T, Officer Manager - Auckland
Personality profile
After completing my psychometric assessment, Lynne took me through a detailed and thoughtful debrief. I found the results to be incredibly accurate in capturing my personality traits and strengths. The leadership report, in particular, helped me clearly see where my strengths lie and which areas I need to be more aware of as I continue to develop as a leader. It was insightful, empowering, and genuinely useful.
Jasmine K - Team Leader, Auckland
Workplace Support
I met Lynne at a challenging point in my life, when I needed strong and reliable support. She exceeded every expectation. Lynne advocated for me with remarkable clarity, confidence, and precision, and I felt genuinely empowered having her in my corner. Her guidance was instrumental in achieving a successful outcome, and I remain deeply appreciative of her professionalism, expertise, and the genuine care she showed throughout.
Deirdre I, Merchandiser - Auckland
Workplace Support
Lynne Allison helped me navigate a difficult and stressful employment situation, and I can’t speak highly enough of her support. Her guidance was practical, calm, and strategic, and her actions made a real difference to the outcome. I would absolutely recommend Lynne to anyone needing expert HR advice.
Emma R - Sales Manager, Christchurch