Rujina was wanting to learn some new skills to support her applications to work within the Civil Service. Being told about the programme by a Work Coach from the DWP, Rujina decided to join to try and get the best chance of succeeding with any applications. Having gone on to secure a role as a Work Coach after completing the training with us, we are very proud of Rujina and the progress she has made. Read on to hear her story!

How did you find out about the training?
A friend of mine who was working as a work coach also at DWP, told me about the training so I made more enquiries

Why did you decide to join?
I really wanted to learn some new skills to support me with how to apply for Civil Service roles. I was unsure of how to approach those types of roles and had no idea about the behaviour and personal statements. I really wanted to give myself the best chance of succeeding with any application once I found a job I was interested in

What did you think of the training? How did it help you?
The training was brilliant and really helped me. It was informative and also professional but lots of fun. It really helped boost my confidence and made me feel really comfortable asking questions without worrying. It also gave reassurances that I’d be able to do the job, all I needed was to get through the application process

Were there any barriers or obstacles you had to overcome?
No issues at all. It was great to get access to the session recordings, either as a recap or if I had missed a session

What are you doing now?
I’m working as a Work Coach at DWP

What impact has the training had on your life?
I’ve managed to secure a role I really wanted. It’s helped me question myself and understand different scenarios, thinking of my approach before jumping in. It’s also massively boosted my confidence.

What are your plans for the future?
I’d like to see how far I can progress within the Civil Service. It’s a platform for growth and development with lots of opportunities

What would you say to someone who was thinking about doing the training but wasn’t sure?
You should definitely do it. I’d totally recommend it. The course content will really help you in general and also when applying for jobs. There’s loads of information to acquire and it’ll give you a huge confidence boost.