DWP Executive Support – 2 months in

Posted on | June 11, 2009 | Author: | GaryH | 3 Comments

When Arras People started our collaboration with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and Jobcentre Plus on April 6^th to provide free Jobsearch Support to unemployed project professionals, it is fair to say that there was an element of trepidation surrounding the service. Questions such as how it would work, what the response would be like and how smooth the process would be all contributed to the wariness.

After 2 months of working on the service however, I am pleased to report that the cogs are beginning to turn quite rapidly, enabling us to deliver a timely and quality service to those that really need it.  Candidates have been responding well to the scheme thus far. People are really engaging with the service and looking to get the most out of it that they can, which is a really positive sign.  Our approach with the service is to take each candidate through the entire job hunting process, from effective search techniques that go beyond looking in the local rag, to CV development, project market intelligence, job applications and interview techniques. Our premise is to use these areas as a framework on which to build our service for each individual, focusing on specific areas in greater detail that may need more attention than others.

In many ways the service is a logical accompaniment to our already successful Project Management Careers Clinic and the existence of that service has certainly played a part in our speedy engagement with the scheme.

If you are considering taking advantage of the service, what you can expect is support that will be tailored entirely to your needs. Once you have registered your details with Jobcentre Plus we will call you to talk through your current situation, your aspirations and areas that you feel may need some attention. This is all aimed at providing us with a greater insight into who you are and where you are in the market. This is followed by our main support session, where we will provide you with all the advice and guidance that you need to progress with your job hunt. The ultimate output is to provide you with an Action Plan that you can take back to Jobcentre Plus and use as a basis for your future searches and applications.

To take advantage of this free service please follow the link for further information, or alternatively contact your local Jobcentre Plus.

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3. Support Service Shows Signs of Stability in Search for Sound Employment
4. 10 ways to find a new project management job
5. Some Job Searching Hints Beyond Your CV

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3 Responses to “DWP Executive Support – 2 months in”

1. Paul Stockwell
   June 23rd, 2009 @ 1:44 pm

   A good idea that needs more promotion. Would it be possible to send an Email about this to anyone registered with you who is Immediately available or not currently employed?

   As one such I would be interested in persuading the DWP to support this.

2. Paul Stockwell
   June 23rd, 2009 @ 1:46 pm

   How much would it cost me to get a formal Project Qualification such as Prince 2 accreditation, and would this be possible with DWP help?

3. lindsayascott
   June 29th, 2009 @ 2:10 pm

   Hi Paul, I think you’re looking in the region of £900-1000 for the full Practitioner level and unfortunately I know of no scheme from the government, DWP or otherwise that provides funds for this kind of training. Which is interesting because PRINCE2 is a government created qualification whose development was funded by yours truely the taxpayer
   Twitter: projectmgmt

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