It was sometimes necessary to manage clients’ expectations. But conversely, people often needed to be assured: “You can do a lot better than shelf-stacking.”
Last year, 70 per cent of the 400 people who enrolled with Resource found work. There are currently 180 on its books.
Ms Sterman, who has been with the charity for four years, told the JC Resource had moved with the times. “We teach our clients that most jobs will be found through networking. Also, the manner of the job interview has changed. Much fewer are face-to-face.”
Approaches for support came from the unlikeliest of places. “Someone called from prison and said he was coming out next week.”
Jobs Resource has helped clients to find range from shomer to ethical hacker. It has even assisted rabbis — “they are not commercially minded. We’ve got a big network of people in the Jewish community and outside. There are jobs out there. It’s how to apply.”
Guests at the reception also viewed the museum’s Amy Winehouse exhibition, guided by curator Joanne Rosenthal.
