Achieving my goals – David’s Story

Before joining Better Working Futures, David previously struggled with various health issues that had created a career gap in his employment.

David and his Employment Adviser, Michael, worked together to identify the things that were stopping David from successfully starting work. David found job applications and interviews challenging, and he expressed how he felt that he couldn’t seem to get past interview stage. He also struggled with using technology to search for jobs, and needed help with writing his CV.

Michael worked on a personal action plan for David that focused on health and wellbeing, employability skills, and identifying suitable job roles to guide his activities and set realistic goals. David enrolled onto several of the in-house courses and workshops we offer with Employability Skills Trainer, Amanda.

Michael told us: “Sessions were tailored specifically around David's barriers. The Selling Yourself on Your CV session helped David put his transferable skills, experience, and aspirations onto paper in the form of CVs and cover letters. Once David completed these, he had a high-quality CV which was used to facilitate his job search.

“The Interview Skills sessions equipped David with the key techniques to use in interview situations. These sessions also involved workshops mixing individual and group work to build David’s social confidence.

“David became more confident in himself, he became proactive, and it was this that led to an exciting new employment opportunity. David attended a local jobs fair, where he discussed a vacancy with an employer, and was then invited to an interview, after which he was offered the job!”

Ready to start his new part time job, David shared with us:

“I’m extremely grateful for the support I received. Michael and Amanda were fantastic, they supported me with my CV and job applications, which kept me motivated throughout my time with Better Working Futures.

“They have really matched me with a role that’s perfect. Thank you to Michael for helping me complete the necessary tasks to complete my background checks to start work. I am now in my first week at work and I am loving it so far!”