Testimonials
"As Assistant Chief Executive of the Professional Cricketers' Association, part of my role is to ensure that current and past cricketers have access to the best support network possible. The development of careers outside of the sport is an essential element of our services programme. The PCA has been working with Charlie Mulraine for a number of years in order to help with the further development of the Placement & Learning Access Network; a careers outplacement initiative. Charlie's expertise in recruitment, as well as the fact that he was a former professional sportsman, has been invaluable in the creation of internship programmes for players during the off season."
Jason Ratcliffe, Assistant Chief Executive Professional
Cricketers' Association
“As Chairman of the Professional Cricketers’ Association I was aware of Charlie Mulraine’s career development services. I approached him at a time when I felt I was reaching a crossroads in my playing career; I had another year left on my contract and was interested to know what my other options might be outside of the game. As an ex-professional cricketer, I found that Charlie was able to understand my concerns and he took me through some simple exercises that highlighted my goals and ambitions. In addition to these sessions, I undertook a psychometric test that enabled Charlie to put together a personal profile which included possible career options that were suited to my individual strengths. This was invaluable for my own self-development and was a great help when I secured my current role with Ginn Europe. I would happily recommend the services of Mulraine Sport to any current or former professional sportsperson who wants to secure their future outside of their chosen sport.”
Martyn Ball, Sales Director Ginn Europe
(former PCA Chairman)
“Charlie, I would just like to take this opportunity to thank you for all your efforts on my behalf over the last 6 months.
We first got together in the middle of August 2007. I explained that my time in the game was drawing to a close and that I was looking for a completely new challenge but one where my 18 years as a professional sportsman would count in my favour not against me. From that meeting, you suggested possible avenues and opened as many doors as you could. Eventually, we settled on a programme of winter work with National Australia Bank. NAB have been an excellent choice and have made me feel valued from the outset - so much so that I have recently decided to end my cricketing career mid-contract and take up a full -time position with the Bank as a Business Partner.
Throughout the winter you have continued to be an excellent sounding board as I weighed up what has been a very difficult decision.
Thanks for all your help.”
Phil Weston, Derbyshire CCC
“The work on the CV helped enormously. The interview prep was very good, and the advice about the pros and cons of being an ex pro were really useful. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend you, assuming that is someone would listen!
Peter Martin, Lancashire CCC and England
“I have found the results of the personality profiling to be eerily accurate, revealing, and helpful in assessing my options for a career outside of cricket. The suggested occupations were useful although only a few were appealing to me. However, the list has encouraged me to look in areas I might not have otherwise looked at. Overall, I think the process is undoubtedly beneficial and insightful.”
Mark Wagh, Nottinghamshire CCC
“The service and help given was well delivered and would be what I require from a careers service. The test and results were a real help and made me realise that there are plenty of suitable careers for my interests and that it isn’t necessary to just do a job for the sake of it. I feel the whole exercise has been fantastic and really helped to pull me out of a downward spiral and getting trapped into an annual pattern.”
Ben Gannon, Middlesex and Gloucestershire CCC
“Glad it was a useful day. I enjoyed it a lot and it was great to meet so many sporting stars. In terms of doing it again, yes we'd be happy to. Glad the guys enjoyed it!”
Chas Watkin, BBC Producer
“Glad you enjoyed the day and all the lads felt it was worthwhile. It was great to catch up with some old friends! I am sure we will be able to do something again. I suggest you get in touch in a couple of months.”
Nick Owen, Presenter BBC Midlands Today
“I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for all your help and advice over the last few months. It has been a difficult time and the people you have introduced me to have been invaluable; their advice along with yours have really helped me focus my efforts and I now have a much better idea of where I want my career to take me and how I am going to get there.
Once again Charlie thanks. I really appreciate everything that you have done for me.”
Craig Yandell, Saracens RFC
Charlie Mulraine, Managing Director of Mulraine Sport, approached Simone Ryder Life Coaching to obtain training services in the use of professional coaching skills. The tools and techniques delivered in the training allow Mulraine Sport to enhance their bespoke personal recruitment programme.
Charlie Mulraine is committed to provide a very personalized recruitment service which is centred around understanding and empathizing with the needs of the individual, both from the perspective of the employer and the candidate. Personal coaching adds a unique element to this interviewing process and ensures that, through various tools and techniques, it is possible to really empathize and clarify the real employment goals of the candidate whilst providing support and guidance to the individual through the whole process.
Ultimately people want to be understood and helped to make the right choices in life. Employment is a big decision for anyone and with Charlie Mulraine providing an effective, person centred approach, his clients can be reassured that they will receive a recruitment service which is committed to their personal, work and life success!
Simone Ryder
ISPC NLP Dip
Simone Ryder Life coaching
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