Jacira

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Case Study - Jacira

Personal Assistant to the Directors’

"I remember walking into the Hackney Works office ready to meet yet another Work Coach who would set up bi-weekly meetings to ‘help me’ polish my CV, improve my interview technique and pick out relevant roles. Instead, I was greeted by Emma - a lively, out-of-this-world and super down-to-earth woman who has, over the years, has become one of my biggest supporters and cheerleaders! 

When I met Em, I was unemployed for over 10 years because I had decided to go back into education. Returning to work was a scary because I felt that I lacked experience and because I had lost all my confidence. I also wondered if I would be accepted because I have a disability. 

Getting booked for interviews was a ‘piece of cake’ with my new CV but landing the role was a big challenge. I looked good ‘on paper’, but I was terrible in interviews. The Radical team really invested in me. God knows they did! From restructuring my CV, endless job applications, reviewing cover letters and interview prep, Emma made sure she pushed and motivated me. She also reminded me that I should be aiming to establish a career and that I deserved more than just ‘any job’. During our time working together, Emma never gave up, even when I did. 

I’ve been working at KLH Sustainability for over a year now. Our Founder, Kirsten, has not only invested in me professionally but also personally. I couldn’t have asked for a better job with a team that really believes in me and that is helping me to establish the career I now know I deserve. I’ve

also been promoted from Office Manager – my original role – to Personal Assistant to the Directors."