Vishal’s story

"I’ve learnt that seeking support is a good thing. It is a form of caring for yourself – something you should be proud of doing."

I accessed support from Into Work through a jobs fair in Harrow. At the time, I was unemployed and struggling to maintain consistency in applying for work. I found that my self-esteem regarding employability was also getting in the way. My mood was generally low, but I thankfully had a good social life and remained somewhat active through sport.

Into Work supported me through weekly calls and interview guidance. They also held a Jobs Club, which helped me to connect with fellow job seekers, and would regularly send me potential job opportunities.

I remember when I was in a particularly bad lull due to a series of rejections from jobs I applied for. My Employment Advisor continued being their consistent and non-judgemental self. That kind of reliability is the motivation I needed to get back to the job search.

I continue to receive support from my Employment Advisor, meaning I have more opportunities to keep pushing myself and less bad days in general. I’ve also done courses and training to improve my employability, like a Creative Pathway project, where I learnt about production, media, and the creative industry. I really enjoyed this training and the skills I developed.

I feel as though I’m in a good headspace and excited about the future. I have a better sense of autonomy in my life now. I’m more proactive than before I accessed Into Work.

I’ve learnt that seeking support is a good thing. It is a form of caring for yourself – something you should be proud of doing.

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