Back to Business Club

Positive moves to get people back to work are to be applauded. So, although public speaking isn’t my most favourite thing, I was pleased to accept the invitation to present to members of the newly-formed Back to Business Club.

Launched by the Greater Peterborough Partnership, the club is aimed at professionals who have been made redundant and are now looking at their options.

Our involvement was sought from the outset, as an agency which deals with the kind of professionals the club is aimed at. And, having met some of the people using the club, I’m delighted we made that commitment.

During the session which I tagged ‘Signposting the journey back to work’, there was a really good rapport and people obviously found ‘comfort’ if you like in the fact that they were all in the same boat. Job clubs aren’t for everyone, as I’ve said before, but they can provide a valuable focus while offering constructive and relevant advice – and the networking value shouldn’t be dismissed either.

We talked about the current jobs market, the importance of being methodical and organised in your job search and places to look for jobs that aren’t always obvious.

Moving forward with the project we plan to continue feeding relevant job adverts through to the club and its members.

Sessions are held every Thursday from 2pm to 5pm at Peterborough College of Adult Education.

http://www.gpp-peterborough.org.uk/backtobusiness.php