Elite Careers

Unlock your full potential and advance your career

Set clear career goals, overcome workplace obstacles, and navigate transitions with clarity and purpose

Continuous professional and career development isn’t an option - it’s essential. You may be looking to progress in your current job or transition to a new one, exploring a career change, need to develop new skills, or are facing a crossroads in your career.

Career success consulting provides the clarity, confidence, and strategy you need to move forward and succeed. I can provide expert guidance to help you achieve your goals. Invest in your future today and gain control of your career development.

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Career Development Coaching

Gain clarity, confidence, and direction in your career development journey. Advance in your current role, transition to a new role or industry, or refine your skills for future opportunities.

Interview Preparation

Increase your confidence in interviews. Feel prepared and self-assured. Refine your interview technique, improve your communication, and make a lasting impression.

Job Application Support

Craft a compelling job application, resume, and cover letter that highlight your strengths.

Skills & Knowledge Development

Build the skills, knowledge, and competencies necessary for career success through a personalised development plan that will equip you with expertise and capabilities to advance your career.

Workplace Challenges & Career Confidence

Overcome obstacles, build confidence, and thrive in your professional environment. Develop personalised strategies to help you regain control, stay motivated, and boost self-assurance.

Meet your Elite Careers Consultant

Khawar Hameed MSc PGCert BSc DipHE SFHEA CITP CEng FBCS

With over 30 years of experience bridging academia and business, Khawar is a trusted expert and advisor in professional development and career planning. He has guided hundreds of students, new graduates, and seasoned professionals in successfully navigating their career paths, equipping them with the insights, skills, and confidence needed to achieve their goals.

Khawar has empowered individuals to recognise their strengths, overcome work-related challenges, navigate career transitions, and seize new job opportunities with confidence. He understands that career growth is not just about securing a job - it’s about building a fulfilling and sustainable professional journey.

His approach focuses on personalised guidance, strategic career planning, and actionable steps that lead to real results. Whether you are launching your career, transitioning into new roles, or striving for leadership positions, Khawar will be able to support you on this journey.

He is Visiting Professor of Digital Transformation at the Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Built Environment at Birmingham City University (UK), a Fellow of the British Computer Society (BCS), and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

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"Khawar’s insightful guidance and personalised approach helped me gain clarity on my strengths following redundancy. Working together, we refined my job search strategy and boosted my confidence. Over a series of sessions, I developed a compelling CV to improve my chances of interview success and learned how to effectively communicate my value to potential employers."

AR, Lead Solutions Consultant
"Khawar played a pivotal role in my career journey. He guided me into a management consulting career and pushed me to be my best with honest realistic feedback, personalised interview preparation, and a finely tuned CV. His coaching gave me the confidence and skills to land my current role as a strategy consultant in the UAE."

HH, Strategy Consultant
"Khawar helped me think beyond just the next job — he gave me the tools and perspective to plan for long-term career growth. His coaching and mentorship was transformative in preparing me for senior leadership roles. His deep insights into executive positioning, strategic communication, and long-term career planning gave me the direction and clarity to pursue high-level opportunities with confidence."

Purushotham, Senior Frontend Engineer
"Khawar’s guidance and encouragement helped me to secure the right internship and launch my career. He taught me how to communicate confidently, shaping both my professional and personal growth. I am truly grateful for his support and I hope he will continue to inspire and help many others, just as he did with me!"

SK, Principal Full Stack Developer
"I’m incredibly grateful for the guidance and support provided by Khawar, his expert advice and encouragement was key in securing my role. Khawar enabled me to enhance my value so I could increase my effectiveness at work and in continued professional development/learning. Superb!"

Relationship Manager – Structured Finance
"Khawar supported me to transition from a management role in higher education into contracting in leadership positions. From our first session he demonstrated an understanding of the unique challenges I was facing and, with a tailored approach, helped me leverage my skills and experience in a completely new way. His support in refining my CV, interview techniques, and contract negotiation skills gave me the confidence I needed to make the successful leap I needed. I really think I couldn’t have made this transition without him - his coaching was a game-changer for me and my career. Thank you!"

CMA, Economic Policy & Development Lead
"I am incredibly grateful for the guidance and support I received from Khawar. He provided invaluable guidance regarding my skills & knowledge development and took a genuine and active interest in my professional development. Through his skilled coaching, and expert mentorship, I was able to cultivate confidence in my abilities and pursue ambitious goals. I will always be grateful for the lasting impact he has had on my personal and professional development."

BO, Applied Statistician & Consultant Data Analyst
I strongly recommend Khawar to anyone aiming to elevate their professional journey. With his guidance and invaluable support, he steered me into securing a new role that matches my skills and goals and boosted my confidence in my career path.

DS, Security Analyst