The first week training in their potential end jobs is always tough. It’s about managing instant expectations and keeping the end goal in site – easier said than done for many!
After being unemployed – even for a short time – leaving the routine of your comfort zone takes courage, determination, tenacity and grit. Qualities that not everyone has.
So where are the Growing Talent 18 Associates ? & how have they got on?
Kam is working with the Portico team on their PwC accounts cross training in all areas at two sites in London – Charing Cross and London Bridge. Based there with Kam is Alex…
Alex summed the first week as ‘so much to learn, but it’s really good – I made the right choice.’ Alex was in the lucky position of having a number of employers offer him provisional roles on Growing Talent.
Helen below is very happy working with the reception team at Regent Group in Wimbledon…..
‘The team are really friendly. It’s different work to the world of corporate switchboard which I’ve been used to but I really like it and the travelling isn’t bad! Just an hour max door to door including all the walking to stations/interchanges etc.
‘The days are really long but I’m really enjoying it’ shared Tom above who is working with the Social Media team on video content. ‘The days are really long as I’m in 7.45 to 8am each day but I’ve found a local part to go to each lunchtime’.
Leo had a tough week not least because he, by his own admission, is very impatient and want everything now! Working with Scotscape – a living wall specialist, Leo is hands-on in his role
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Mohammed, above, is learning the ropes with Acuity Services’ Elite Team. The Elite Team are trained in all accounts to enable them to seamlessly cover holidays and sickness. Mohammed is keen to get his teeth into something demanding responsibility.
Lastly AJ is learning to support Amrik – Talent Acquisition at Regent Group to deliver an exemplary service in securing and training the right talent to ensure Regent Group grow efficiently.
AJ’s a little camera shy so no photo!
The biggest transition for anyone one on Growing Talent to complete the programme and secure the provisional job offer is managing their ‘instant expectations’. By this I mean, we are so used to getting everything we want ‘now’ without having to wait for it. Eg, order a takeaway on line and it’s delivered to your door, same with a weekly shop, clothes, maintenance equipment, furniture in fact just a bout anything.
However, two things you won’t ever secure instantly are meaningful relationships and a career! Both have to be worked at, nurtured and sustained.
Check back to see how the guys get on over the coming weeks……………
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