Our Story
A London-based career advisory and mentorship consultancy built to bridge the gap between academic potential and professional readiness.
CAREER STRATEGY · INDUSTRY INSIGHT · TRUSTED PROFESSIONAL NETWORKS
The People Behind J&J
J&J Consulting is led by founders who understand the gap between education, family expectations and the realities of professional life in the UK. Our work combines career strategy, cross-cultural understanding and access to trusted professional networks.
Agnes Ma
Co-Founder & Director
Agnes brings over 15 years of legal, commercial and entrepreneurial experience across China and the UK, including law firm practice, multinational corporate work and directorships in three UK-based companies. At J&J, she focuses on strategic planning, family advisory and professional network-building, helping families make grounded long-term decisions with clarity and trust.
Focus: Legal insight · Family advisory · Strategic planning · Professional networks
Jia Wu
Co-Founder & Director
Jia brings 20 years of cross-sector experience across finance, fashion, education and entrepreneurship, with deep understanding of both UK and Chinese education and professional environments. She focuses on student development, education-to-career transition, company strategy and AI innovation opportunities — helping young people and families prepare for a changing professional world with direction, confidence and practical readiness.
Focus: Student development · Career direction · Company strategy · AI innovation · Network-building
Our Philosophy
We prepare students not only for the next application, but for the changing professional world ahead. At J&J, career development is a long-term process: building direction, judgement, skills, confidence and resilience over time. We believe young people need more than technical preparation. They need real-world exposure, thoughtful mentorship, self-awareness and the ability to adapt as industries and opportunities evolve. Every pathway we design is built around the individual — their background, strengths, personality, family context and long-term goals — while helping them develop the confidence and flexibility to keep moving forward.
What Makes J&J Different
Strategic Diagnosis
We begin by understanding the individual before recommending a path.
Industry-Led Insight
Our guidance is shaped by practitioners who understand how industries actually work.
Early Professional Exposure
Where suitable, we connect learning with real-world professional environments.
Cross-Cultural Mastery
We bridge the gap between UK professional expectations and international perspectives.