Workforce Australia Client, Ali, had spent the last two years being continuously rejected from job applications.
At 62 years old, he felt his age was his biggest barrier to employment. He expressed to his Job Coach Vipin that he felt no one would employ him.
“Ali had been living in Queensland, but moved to Sydney, hoping there would be more employment opportunities,” said Job Coach Vipin.
“His motivation and self-belief were at an all-time low, even though he was desperate to find work and start to repay some of his debts.”
As Ali was open to any kind of work, Vipin suggested Ali complete a forklift ticket to enhance his career opportunities.
Ali was reluctant at first, but Vipin encouraged him to give it a go, as he had nothing to lose.
When Ali passed his forklift ticket, it gave him a sense of achievement and boosted his motivation and self-belief.
“After Ali successfully passed his forklift training, he was much more confident, motivated and in a positive frame of mind to look for work,” said Vipin.
“He gained a sense of achievement that had been eluding him for the last two years.”
Vipin also supported Ali with food and fuel vouchers to help him through his financial stress, so he could better focus on job searching.
Soon Vipin was made aware of a role through our employer engagement team. The employer was open to employing someone without experience who had the right attitude and would be a good cultural fit for the business.
Vipin referred Ali to the employer engagement team who screened him and put him forward for the role.
“Ali was successful in the interview and completed his work trial as well,” said Vipin.
Ali is now working full-time in employment after years of rejection.
“Thank you, Vipin, and atWork Australia. I will finally be able to pay back my debts and live life with my head held high in front of my friends and family,” said Ali.
“Thank you for helping me regain the confidence and motivation I lost due to constant rejections these past two years.”
Every year, atWork Australia help thousands of clients like Ali 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.