At 63 years old, unemployed for the past 10 years, Workforce Australia client, Andrew, was finding it hard to secure employment. Andrew has made some mistakes in his past, as a result he has spent time in prison. This was impacting his ability to find employment.
Andrew is a positive person. However, consistent knock backs and unsuccessful job applications were beginning to impact his confidence. Andrew was beginning to fear that he may never return to work. His hopes of achieving financial stability were fading away.
When all hope was just about lost, Andrew stepped into atWork Australia’s Bondi Junction office to see how the team could support him on his employment journey.
Andrew was being supported by Job Coach, Patrick. Andrew was upfront and honest sharing that he is an ex-offender, he had limited employment experience, low confidence and he was experiencing mental health concerns.
Patrick appreciated his honesty and assured Andrew that together they would create a plan for how atWork Australia could support him to return to work.
Although Andrew had been unsuccessful in his previous attempts to find employment, he remained focused on pursuing opportunities in the hospitality space and achieving his long-term goal of financial independence.
As the pair began working together, they focused on developing Andrew’s interview skills, practicing mock interviews and developing strong responses to promote Andrew’s skills and abilities.
To further develop Andrew’s confidence, Patrick referred him to atWork Australia’s Wellness Services to get professional support from a Wellness Advisor.
With consistent support from the atWork Australia team, Andrew was taking positive steps on his employment journey.
“Andrew has shown remarkable persistence while working with me. He initially had low confidence in re-entering the workforce and doubted his ability to adapt to any work environment. Together, we focused on practicing interview techniques, refined his resume, and completed upskilling courses which helped Andrew secure a job at a café,” said Job Coach, Patrick.
The support from atWork Australia has had a positive impact on Andrew’s life. He has gained employment, which has improved his financial situation and boosted his confidence. This success has strengthened his self-belief, positively influencing his attitude and outlook on the future.
“I am very grateful for the support of atWork Australia. They have guided me back into employment,” said Andrew.
Every year, atWork Australia help thousands of clients like Andrew expand their skills and qualifications to help them gain the right job with the right employer. Call us today on 1300 080 856 or enquire online to find out how we can help you meet your career goals.
