Nikki Dunne - Project Assistant - Future Jobs Fund

I have been working at the Future Jobs Fund now for just over a month. Before starting this job I was unemployed and on Jobseeker Allowance. Working here has given me the confidence to realise that I am employable and capable of doing the job to the best of my ability. I now have the opportunity to further my experience and skills whilst doing a job I enjoy.

My duties include referencing, updating spread sheets, phoning clients to inform them of upcoming dates for the jobs fair and booking training days. I enjoy obtaining references for FJF employees and feel confident at it. I also confer for FJF employee training days within the team and call up to confirm them. I have also done emailing, printing, scanning and faxing.

I like the people I work with. It’s an efficient environment and everyone is very friendly and helpful. I enjoy the hospitable atmosphere and flexible working hours. It’s the first job I’ve had that I enjoy getting up for in the morning.

I am also doing an NVQ Business Admin to broaden my work skills, specifically within the current job role I am doing. It will also help improve my prospects for a similar career path.