Arras People, DWP join in fight for unemployed professionals

April 23, 2009 - PRLog -- The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) recently included Arras People, the Project Management Recruitment people, as one of several organisations to deliver a new job search service for newly unemployed project management professionals.

Arras People was one of several recruiters nationwide to win a tender to launch the JobSearch Support Services for Newly Unemployed Professionals this month. The Greater Manchester-based project management recruitment and consultancy specialist will work with the DWP and Jobcentre Plus on the new programme, launched as part of the Government’s response to the economic downturn. The service is targeted specifically at professional or executive jobseekers in receipt of Job Seekers Allowance (JSA) who have become unemployed after a period of long term employment.

Arras People will be delivering a variety of services across the whole of the UK to project professionals as an extension of their current career support offerings to prospective job seekers. Those who qualify for the service will receive career counselling and guidance on topics such as skills audit, CV writing, cover letter writing, interviewing skills, market intelligence and job search techniques.

“This opportunity to work with the DWP is a natural fit with the services we currently offer to those looking to advance their careers in Project Management,” said John Thorpe, Managing Director & Founder of Arras People. “Preparing yourself to be effective in the job market is a skill which many people need help and advice on if they are going to secure a new role. The team at Arras People have a track record in helping people achieve this.”

The DWP has introduced a wide range of additional services for their customers, including the JobSearch Support Service for Newly Unemployed Professionals. JobSearch Support is modelled as a one-day package complete with focused, intensive job search support for customers who have little or no experience with current job search channels, but display the confidence and motivation to seek work independently.

To use the JobSearch Support Service provided by Arras People, JSA qualifiers (particularly those with a background in projects) are encouraged to seek further advice about Arras People’s involvement in the programme through their Jobcentre Plus adviser.

Those interested can go to http://www.arraspeople.co.uk/DWP/ and learn more about Arras People’s involvement with Jobcentre Plus and the DWP in JobSearch Support Services for Newly Unemployed Professionals.

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