Service offering CV support, help with job apps and Employment advice

Hello,

I was wondering if there would be a demand for a service that assists people on health related benefits or on job seekers with updating their CVS, support around job applications, help with looking for realistic roles and comprehensive interview techniques.

I have previously worked on a Government scheme helping people in the North of England return to work. I also have experience completing benefit applications on behalf on vulnerable people and have been a support worker.

I understand the frustration people have with jobcentre and how overwhelming it can be job hunting and completing lengthy applications.

This would be a part time business where I would meet any potential clients somewhere neutral and relaxed (coffee shop or a library). Obviously my rates would reflect the needs of any potential clients.

Before I progress, I would like to gauge any interest and ask the people of this forum if they believe this service is needed/ wanted.

Many thanks in advance

NT

By their very definition - your target group are likely to have difficulty with finances. This is likely to affect their ability to pay which would obviously be a problem for you.

Plus - you would be trying to sell what endless people are giving away for free. (Including you in a previous career...)

Anything that could single out specifics of the market and specialise in them? Women, old people etc otherwise you would risk pointlessly drowning yourself in government bureaucracy.

I think this would be very difficult because the money would be in government contracts and the big providers tend to hoover them up. There are two glimmers of light I can see: one is that there is a drive to give more contracts to SMEs and the other is that these big providers often do subcontract, but I still think you'll struggle with this.

My thoughts are as those above, however there may be some milage in working on a commission style basis, either a cut of first months pay etc or more like a headhunter/broker working with business to find recruits... I'm sure there's some kind of government incentive to get paid from.