Sadija gets supported by Smart Works

Smart Works is a service that helps women get access to job interview clothing while helping to get them ready for job interviews, and to boost their confidence. The women who receive support from Smart Works are referred from Job Centres, women’s refuges, homeless shelters, the prison service, mental health charities and youth organisations.

Career Coaching- how Smart Works helps women looking for work in Greater Manchester

After referral, each client first meets with two trained, friendly volunteers to have a dressing consultation built with the client in mind. Through this, they find a high-quality interview outfit while boosting the client’s confidence. The consultation is free of charge and the clothes are hers to keep.

This consultation is followed by a one-to-one coaching session with an expert interview coach, where each client is given job interview techniques and advice. Once a client gets the job, she’s invited back for a Second Dressing and is given a capsule working wardrobe to last until her first pay cheque.

Sadija’s Story with Smart Works

Sadija was referred to Smart Works Greater Manchester from The Big Life Group. After looking for work for around one year, the process of applying for jobs had left her feeling much less confident in herself. Sadija initially received the Career Coaching service, receiving a dressing consultation and a job interview outfit.

After then securing an interview, Sadija returned and received the Interview Styling and Coaching service, where she was supported by an expert interview coach. Following this, Sadija had a successful interview, and she got the job and she was supplied with a capsule working wardrobe through Smart Works’ Second Dressing service.

Smart Works were happy to see Sadija’s confidence grow and improve, and in speaking to her afterwards, Sadija had this to say about the support she received from the Smart Works team:

“I really appreciated the level of support I’ve received…the styling made me feel comfortable in outfits I could have never imagined myself wearing.”

To learn more about what Smart Works does for women in Greater Manchester, visit their website here.

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