Something worthwhile for myself and society

Prior to working for NSG I have been working for the Citizens Advice Bureau as a volunteer for 2 years doing reception administration and in the latter advising. I did not think I would get an offer of employment for a while until I was fully qualified as a Level 3 generalist adviser or choose an area of work that does not lie within my interests/experience. The near future of my employment seemed to be one where I would be on benefits for quite some time , knowing that I am fully capable but not been given the chance to work due to the recession. When I was offered a job via the Future Jobs Fund I almost could not believe it as it had been some time since I was offered paid work doing something worthwhile for myself and society.

I have been working at NSG for one month now. In the time I have been here I have learned a lot and refined my skills, the office environment is a relaxed but focused one where I have been doing research reports. Doing this job has opened my eyes to the inner workings of government processes and the ways organisations work together in partnership to achieve common objectives. I find the job as fundraising assistant very interesting and informative.

In the next six months I will be working towards my future prospects by following my personal development plan which is to go on relevant training and get the certificates I need to progress onto a new level of competency which allows me to follow my career ambitions.

Jerome Prince 25