The founder of Stirling Careers Consultancy is Alistair Stirling building on 20 years of experience in leisure, recreation, tourism and education.
Alistair Stirling is a registered careers adviser with over 20 years’ experience of supporting clients back into employment. Stirling Careers Consultancy is a member of the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry and has a wide network of employers. Alistair Stirling is a registered member of the Career Development Institute.
At the age of 50 Alistair retrained at Canterbury Christ Church University to become a Careers Adviser and studied for and gained a Qualification in Careers Guidance (QCG Level 7) and went on to study for an MA in Career Guidance his dissertation title: People Over 50 Facing Redundancy.
He has had an article published in "Career Guidance Today" about his dissertation work on the over 50s.
"If you are facing possible career change, Alistair's method, experience and professionalism are an excellent option"
"If you are facing possible career change, Alistair's method, experience and professionalism are an excellent option if you are looking for expert advice. Alistair was really good at helping me clarify my action plan and helping me take small steps towards employment."
Sarah M from London
"I am now able to broaden my ideas for a future career and possibly find one I might not of thought of before."
"I am now able to broaden my ideas for a future career and possibly find one I might not of thought of before."
Year 10 student
"Having a careers interview in year 11 enabled me to discuss my options. I am now happy with my 'A' Level choices."
"Having a careers interview in year 11 enabled me to discuss my options. I am now happy with my 'A' Level choices."
Year 11 student
"The advice I received from Alistair was invaluable. After a month working with Alistair I was successful in gaining full-time employment."
"The advice I received from Alistair was invaluable. After a month working with Alistair I was successful in gaining full-time employment."
Client (after a recent career break)
"I now have a positive action plan to pursue my aims and ambitions and I would like this programme to continue to help others raise their confidence.
"I now have a positive action plan to pursue my aims and ambitions and I would like this programme to continue to help others raise their confidence. Good course for confidence building."
Sarah M, London
Here are just a few reasons to choose Stirling Careers Consultancy:
We adhere to The Career Development Institute's Code of Ethics and undertake continuous professional development
Our Careers Interview style is a person-centred approach
Alistair has made redundant and changed career and understands the challenges of changing careers
Stirling Careers Consultancy will work with you to design a package of Careers support to suit your needs
Trained and accredited to deliver The Morrisby Profile a series of psychometric assessments to aid career choice
Stirling Careers Consultancy volunteers four days a year supporting Bromley Education Business Partnership to help young people gain employability skills
Alistair has a track record of managing a wide range of leisure and tourism facilities before moving into education where he has successfully managed a range of government educational funded projects including Single Regeneration Budgets (SRB), European Social Fund (ESF), Learning and Skills Council (LSC), Neighbourhood Renewal Fund. Alistair latterly worked at Morley College selling bespoke training solutions to organisations in both the public and private sectors.
Alistair Stirling gained a postgraduate Diploma in Management Studies from Teesside Polytechnic. Whilst teaching at Bromley College of Further & Higher Education he gained a Certificate in Education (FE).
Alistair Stirling is a registered careers adviser with over 20 years’ experience of supporting people back into employment.