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It’s
been said that we spend a third of our lives at work – then why not do
something worthwhile, something we feel good about doing?
WHAT TO EXPECT...
What to expect when receiving a service from Workfocus
• To be respected and listened to.
• To be kept fully informed.
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To have a choice about whether you involve family and other
support people in your pathway through Workfocus.
• To receive cultural support if required.
• To have goals recognised through an individual personal goal plan.
• To expect staff to do as they say they will.
• To receive the minimum adult wage or above.
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To have the right to provide feedback about the service you
receive.
• To direct the job seeking and support process.
• To expect confidentiality within Workfocus and Framework.
• To have access to your file.
• To have security of your personal files on the Workfocus site.
• To have ongoing career development.
• To expect ongoing support on or off the worksite.
Job Seekers’ Responsibilities
• To have maintained a good level of mental wellness.
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To show commitment to activities focused on obtaining and
maintaining employment.
• To be motivated to seek employment.
(See interview tips)
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To be punctual for appointments at Workfocus and for
interviews.
• To keep in regular contact with your
employment consultant,
especially if you move house.
• To treat other job
seekers, Workfocus staff and the work place
staff with respect.
• To have acceptable personal presentation and hygiene.
Quick telephone interview tips
• Do Some Research – Try to find out about the company that you will be calling.
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Organize Your Thoughts – Make a list of your thoughts and things
that you would like to say to the interviewer.
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Practice, Practice, Practice – It never hurts to practice as many
times as you can prior to the telephone call.
• Organise Your Papers – Have a copy of your resumé on hand.
• Gather Your Writing Tools – Make sure you have paper and a pen with you.
• Eliminate Distractions – Make sure there are no distractions while making your call.
Where can you look for work?
• Ask everyone that you know.
• Newspapers, the Herald, local community newspapers.
• Internet job seeking sites, seek.co.nz, trademe.co.nz.
• Work & Income notice boards or work brokers.
• Temping agencies.
• Previous employers.
• People from your sports clubs.
• Go door knocking at places that you would like to work in.
What should you do for your interview?
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Make sure that you’re dressed smartly, including your shoes – you
may want to apply for a grant from Work & Income prior to your
interview.
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Take a copy of your CV or resumé that you can leave with the
interviewer.
• Have questions ready to ask the interviewer.
• Use the web to research the company that you are going for an interview with.
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Make sure you are feeling well for your interview and most of all
remember that everyone has nerves when going for
an
interview.
MAKING EMPLOYMENT DREAMS COME TRUEIt’s
been said that we spend a third of our lives at work – then why not do
something worthwhile, something we feel good about doing?
This is where Workfocus comes in…
Workfocus
provides a placement and support service; finding, maintaining and
developing job and career opportunities for those who have experienced
mental illness.
Is this for you? Or do you know someone who could use us?
If
so, we want to let you know that a team of committed, compassionate,
and experienced employment consultants are here for you, to take the
time to understand your passions, your interests, your abilities and to
create winning connections between you and your future employer.
Each
and every week, we successfully place people into work and continue to
support them to ensure they keep their jobs in their respective
workplaces.
Our employment consultants are experienced in working
with the diverse cultures and ages that reflect the greater Auckland
geographical area.
And best of all – the service is free!!
So, if you’re sincerely looking for work and you’d like to find out more, please get in touch.
Likewise,
for employers and community groups, only through partnerships with
yourselves can we include the wider community and contribute to social
harmony and a more productive society.
Other useful websites:
Framework: www.framework.org.nz
www.minedu.govt.nz www.edgazette.govt.nz
National Supported Employment: www.asenz.org.nz
Equal Employment Opportunities: www.eeotrust.org.nz
Like Minds, Like Mine Campaign: www.likeminds.govt.nz
Ministry of Social Development: www.msd.govt.nz
Heartland Services: www.heartlandservices.govt.nz
Mainstream Supported Employment: www.ssc.govt.nz
JOB LINKS:
Seek - NZ wide job seeking site: www.seek.co.nz
Trade me - NZ wide job seeking site: www.trademe.co.nz
Advertised jobs in Auckland area: www.aaajobs.co.nz
Jobs available in the State Sector: www.jobs.govt.nz
Work & Income job bank: www.workandincome.govt.nz
OTHER LINKS:
Mental Health Foundation: www.mentalhealth.org.nz
Working Well: www.workingwell.co.nz
Depression Information: www.depression.org.nz
Youthline: www.youthline.co.nz
Address: 57 Market Road, Epsom, Auckland
Tel: 09 523-2791
Email: workfocus@framework.org.nz
Web; www.workfocus.org.nz
Workfocus is committed to service user empowerment and are proud
to be a member of ASENZ (Association for Supported Employment in New
Zealand). The association provides the cornerstone of our values and
principles of employment and support. For more information, visit www.asenz.org.nz.
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