Do things differently, join the Kickstart scheme…
- 4 January 2022
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Imagine starting a new job and not having any idea what working in a large office environment is like, let alone working from home and only seeing your new colleagues on a computer screen? That’s the situation Nisha and Sumbal, who joined Nottingham City Council as Kickstarters this autumn, found themselves in. We asked them to take some time out of their busy working days, to tell us how they were getting on.
I started my Kickstart placement early September this year and I really enjoy my job in business administration and marketing. We’re contracted to work 25 hours per week so I imagined that I would feel like an outsider in the team but that’s not been the case! I already feel like a valued team member, my opinions are listened to by the people I work with and taken seriously.
I am now on my third month and I’ve not only got a paid job in marketing, I also have a team of experienced people around me and helping me move forward. I receive a lot of one-to-one support and fortnightly meetings with the wider team. It gives me a greater insight on what’s happening around me and also helps me understand my role better.
I really appreciate this opportunity; I know that I will use all the skills I have gained from this experience in my future job roles. I think Kickstart is an amazing experience for someone looking to break the norm and who wants do things differently.
I have been treated like a valuable member of their team involved with most of what is going on. I get to meet most of the other members of the team in big meetings and one-to-one.
It’s been a fantastic few weeks experiencing different parts of the job; I’ve been able to sit in on interviews with people looking for support to find work, which gave me a new perspective as I have always been on the other side of the table; it was different and I enjoyed it.
The work is something that I have experienced a bit before, using Microsoft tools and email but I’m improving these skills and the new ones that I am gaining are going to help me with future jobs. The type of support that is offered to me on the Kickstart role is great, I have been getting on well with learning and understanding different working methods.
Nottingham Jobs is a partnership between the Department for Work & Pensions, The Futures Group and Nottingham City Council.
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