Employers to be part of work readiness meetups

Job seeking tenants will get tips and advice from employers and employment experts at ŌCHT’s Work Readiness Meetups.

Employers will talk about what they look for in a job application and CV, and what they look for in an employee.

And who knows – they and ŌCHT employment coach Lyn might have some leads that job seeking tenants can turn into jobs.

They’ll all be part of the next series of ŌCHT’s Work Readiness Meetups Lyn’s organising from June.

Lyn has been running meetups for job seeking tenants at the Oxford Terrace Baptist Church halls over March and April.

There, she helps tenants learn how to job search, to get ready for the job market and how to find jobs that aren’t always listed.

She can also help eligible job seekers get hold of a phone, bus cards and other items needed for interviews.

Lyn says the new programme will include guest experts from many of the sectors needing new workers right now.

“It’ll be a great chance for people to hear what employers are looking for, and I’ll be there to help every step of the way.”

Lyn is also planning a third ŌCHT Job Fair for later this year.

About 50 job seeking tenants attended the last one in February.

Lyn had great feedback from tenants and from the dozen employers and trainers that attended.

Tenants explored job opportunities and connected with training resources. Lyn is now helping many get ready to look for work.

Tenant Liam went to the fair to explore opportunities as he prepared to return to work from an extended period on ACC.

Liam knows how to get a job but appreciates Lyn’s help getting work ready and identifying what driving certificate he’d need.

Tenant and support worker Diana attended the fair and says it’s never too late to change up and look for a new job.

If you’d like to attend ŌCHT’s Work Readiness Meetups, or get help making your CV, getting some interview tips or any other advice about the world of work, please contact Lyn by calling 0800 624 456 or emailing admin@ocht.org.nz.