An award-winning East Yorkshire recruitment agency is to host a series of free webinars this month to help people who have lost their jobs due to Covid-19.
Emmerson Kitney is acting after the 海角视频 unemployment rate hit the highest level for two years, with 700,000 more people out of work than were at the outbreak of the pandemic.
More are anticipated as support schemes draw to an end.
David Kitney, managing director, said that while his business is already fielding an increasing number of calls from those made redundant, many companies are also looking for the right people at the right time’.
“We are likely to find a situation where many people are out of work for the first time in many years, people who are not likely to have been through the process of applying for a new job and perhaps are not comfortable with selling themselves on paper through their CVs, or in person at an interview,” he said.
“It is important to help people to know how to stand out and give themselves the best chance. We want to help people back into work.”
Webinars will focus on producing a CV, applying and interviewing for jobs, and will feature several leading employers, including Ideal Heating, KCom and Giacom. They will tell those taking part exactly what they look for in candidates.
“For some companies this is a great time to pick up good candidates who are in the job-seeking market,” he said. “That makes it vital for people to know how best to sell themselves, from writing a CV to impressing in an interview, as it will be a very competitive market.”
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Seminars will set out the ‘dos and don’ts’ of job searching in a series of short 45-minute sessions, with insights about qualities sought and preparation required to stand out.
Researching opportunities, exploiting your network of contacts and references and testimonials will also be covered, with anonymity guaranteed.
“Understanding the true skills a candidate can offer, helping them ensure that comes across when applying for jobs, and excelling in interviews, is a big big part of the service we provide to job seekers at Emmerson Kitney, and that is expertise we now want to offer to people across our region at a time they need it the most,” Mr Kitney added.
“We’ve found that many people fail in the very basics when applying for a new job.
“Many have great career achievements which are tucked away at the bottom when they should be right at the top, and some people have much sought-after skills which they don’t even add to their CVs because they simply see it as part of what they do.
“Phrases like hard-working, reliable and motivated are just buzz words and they are the minimum standard of any employee. Employers want to know what people have achieved and what they are known for in their previous jobs. People find that hard at times to sell themselves, but we can help identify those areas which will make employers take notice.”
Webinars, with capacity for 100 delegates, are being held on Tuesday , October 20 at 9.30am; Wednesday, October 21 at noon; Tuesday, October 27 at 9.30am and Wednesday, October 28 at noon. To register, .
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The series may be extended should demand be there, with Mr Kitney willing to work in partnership with local businesses where they have to reduce staffing numbers.
“I think there is a collective duty to support one another through challenging times,” the head of the 11-year-old Welton business said. “We’re confident the economy will bounce back, and that jobs will be available, but of course there will be a period of time where the market is hugely competitive and there will be huge numbers of people applying for limited numbers of roles. The time to stand out is now."