When Dan was referred to Salford Foundation, he had recently relocated to the UK and was struggling to secure employment despite holding ACCA Affiliate status and previous finance experience. Like many people entering a new job market, he lacked UK work experience and confidence after repeated unsuccessful applications.
Support Provided
- Reviewed and redesigned his CV to meet UK employer expectations
- Identified suitable finance and accounting opportunities
- Registered with recruitment agencies
- Developed a structured job-search strategy
- Interview preparation and confidence building
- Ongoing encouragement and emotional support
Support focused on understanding the UK recruitment process, building resilience and confidence.
Outcome
- Secured five interviews across finance and customer service roles
- Obtained a part-time Service Colleague role with Asda Express
- Continued progressing towards a full-time finance career
- Developed a more structured and confident approach to job searching
Dan remains in contact with Salford Foundation while pursuing a permanent finance role.
“I have been receiving weekly employability support from Mohammed Shafi at Salford Foundation, and I am very grateful for his help. His support made a real difference to my confidence and progress. Since receiving his guidance, I secured five interviews and obtained a part-time role with Asda. I would highly recommend Mohammed’s support to anyone seeking employment guidance and encouragement.”
Dan, Service user
