I found the [telephone counselling] sessions very helpful. Julie was easy to talk to and open up to. Very professional but outgoing too which helps me open up. I would recommend her to anyone
A wonderful experience, particularly because you were interested in me, personally. It was all impressive and I’m very happy
Very rewarding. Angela is excellent! I enjoyed learning about the different ways of finding jobs and the growth areas to look in. Since you changed my CV it is getting more interest now. I was excited to get up and go to the group sessions every day. I could be down one day then I’d attend the group the next day and be up again. The environment was very friendly and I would love to find a work environment like it.
The forthcoming year is definitely looking more positive with lots of possibilities. Very glad I have been able to take part in the Volunteering Pathway into Employment Group.
I was apprehensive at first but I particularly enjoyed the welcoming and supportive atmosphere in the groups. Everyone was from totally different backgrounds and all had their own struggles. It was comforting to know you’re not on your own.
It has all been great. You gave me the confidence and knowledge to take steps to start getting somewhere. The structure of the sessions and reason to get there has pushed me. I have signed up to a course and started volunteering, that wouldn’t have happened had I not started here. I would recommend you to anyone
The instructors were all good and the sessions were top notch! I enjoyed everything from day one and my confidence and motivation have improved 100%. Amazing, interesting, professional, exciting, brilliant!
I enjoyed everything about the friendly group sessions
I learned a lot of new information about CVs, cover letters, job searching and interviews that I had no previous experience of. The confidence session was particularly useful for dealing with anxiety too. I enjoyed the English sessions and have now signed up for classes at college. Overall, absolutely fantastic for me and I am happy to have had the experience. Grateful to Citizens Advice for recommending you to me
My confidence and motivation have improved as a result of having the three employment sessions with Angela. I have been inspired to do an IT course to improve my skills, as well as pursuing a more meaningful volunteering role to gain the experience I need. I was treated well and with respect
I got a lot out of the group sessions and feel better about applying for jobs now. I am applying to volunteer with the NHS to get some experience first. Overall, positive and very helpful
Good. I wasn’t sure what to expect but it was enjoyable, informative and supportive. I particularly enjoyed the interview preparation sessions and learning how to prepare answers for questions I might be asked
It was very positive and really engaging. I found out it is not very hard to build my confidence back
Thank you Debra. I enjoyed today’s session and have a lot to take away from it and work on
Debra is such a wonderful and professional trainer. The confidence session was very engaging, interactive and informative. She did an excellent job and I enjoyed every part of the session
I learnt a lot of new information. I enjoyed the group participation and feel more confident in my ability to find the right job for myself
I felt better by the second telephone talking therapy session. It was good to get things off my chest. Really informative employment sessions too which helped build my confidence and gave me information I wouldn’t have thought of otherwise, particularly around interviews. I have a better plan of what I want to do now and how to get there. I don’t understand why the Job Centre don’t offer these services to help people get into work!
The idea of joining a group was daunting at first, but it was OK. I found the session around the different job sites really helpful and I’m getting through to interviews now. My interview skills have improved, as has my self-confidence and anxiety. I also have a better idea of what I want to do and how to get there now. Very satisfied, 5 out of 5.
I realised I didn’t know a lot about volunteering and it was really helpful meeting the organisations who offer opportunities. Very useful and informative. It broadened my horizons.
The staff are brilliant and it was nice to meet other people in the groups. It’s all been very informative and pleasant. I thoroughly enjoyed it to be honest and recommend you to anyone. Thank you for all the help and support you’ve given me
Very good, a real eye-openener with a lot of insight into what is obtainable for me in the UK. I thank God for you and will make sure I benefit from all of the advice and knowledge.
Loved it! The interview sessions and my CV were great. I had no idea there was so much to learn about interviews. I wish the sessions could have been longer so I could have seen you guys and the group more. I’ve had 5 interviews and got a new job!
The session around job sites was really helpful. You have inspired me to look further afield and think outside the box more. I absolutely found it all really beneficial and have recommend you to everyone.
I really enjoyed the practical advice like sending out speculative letters, about agencies and getting online qualifications. It all made it much more clear what to do. My confidence has improved a lot. I wish I’d found you much sooner.
I really enjoyed the confidence building session as that was the most important to me. However, I also really liked how my CV was edited to be much more suitable and to stand out to employers. I feel that the sessions allowed me to broaden my horizons and look at job vacancies I would not normally have thought of. I have just started some voluntary work which I can add to my CV which can currently fill in a blank based on my unemployment. This can hopefully help me gain paid employment in the near future. The sessions were friendly, safe and inclusive. All of the staff were very friendly and helpful. 5 out of 5!
It felt good knowing I could freely talk about anything and felt supported. Julie was very supportive and nice. She was also very friendly, easy to talk to and was a positive experience. I definitely felt better talking with her.
Overly positive, really good. It was lovely speaking with all the team. It was very professional and the presentations were well put together. I enjoyed the group setting and sharing stories. I looked forward to coming each week.
I’m delighted to inform you that I have landed up on a contract for the role of Multi-Skilled Flexi Operative. I had initially started working for an agency (Adecco) from May, but got my direct contract this month. I take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you at Humber Job Hub for helping me reach this point. My special mentions to Angela, Deborah, Debra, Katrina and you Joanna. I’m extremely grateful to each one of you for the guidance and helping hand given.
I would like to say a massive thank you! Especially to you, Joanna, as you sent me this job advertisement. However, I do believe from attending the sessions I gained a lot more self confidence to walk into the interview and smash it! The ‘thank you’ goes out to each and everyone of you. I got the position and I am due to start by the end of this month. Thanks again!!
Thank you to everyone at HJH it has been a truly enjoyable and beneficial course, thank you
Wow, my CV looks absolutely fantastic. Thank you so much
The sessions were more helpful than I thought they would be. I feel more motivated in looking for work now. The session around preparing for interviews has put my mind at rest and my confidence in searching and applying for jobs has increased.
Surprisingly good! I didn’t know what to expect but I got a lot out of it. Not least, the section about online interviews as it hadn’t even occurred to me that this was a possibility.
Really useful. I didn’t know how much I didn’t know! Creating my CV for me was such a time and effort saver and it was written to a high standard. I learned a lot around interviews including how to approach questions. I hadn’t realised there were so many job boards either, I had been limiting my options so much in where to look for jobs. Really helpful.
I just wanted to say thank you for your help with my CV and job interview skills. I was successful in securing an interview for the first role where I used the CV to apply! They told me they had had 170 applicants! Very happy I was selected from this many candidates! Anyway, a very good outcome from CV so a big thank you.
I am now wording applications better and performing better in interviews. Totally helpful, great knowledge and the feedback was great too
The sessions exceeded all my expectations. An extremely informative, knowledgeable and friendly approach to coaching.
Improved my confidence. I gained useful information. Encouraged me to go new places and interact with different people.
I was super glad to be in this session. I am feeling ten times more confident and inspired by Debra’s approach to getting confident in life’s pursuits. Debra’s teaching was very refreshing and reassuring. She used life experiences that I totally could relate with. Debra has a kind personality and an amazing voice that makes you believe in what she teaches. I am inspired. Thank you so much.
Helpful. Enjoyed the breathing exercises.
Thank you for all positive energy and good feedback.
It was very good and informative. Really opened my eyes and was easy to follow.
Very positive and helpful – thank you! I came into the session quite nervous and ended feeling a bit more confident and equipped to help myself.
The sessions are very well taught. I enjoyed all the knowledge that Angela shared with me, it was all explained very well. I am much more confident in my interview skills and know where to look for jobs now. I didn’t expect the service to be this good, it was so much more than I expected. Much better than other programmes I have tried - you actually care.
The group helped me immensely, they were supportive and you realise it’s not just you who may be struggling. Not being from the UK, it all helped me to understand how things are done here. It helped with my language skills as well as motivating me. All the staff are very welcoming. It is amazing what you do!
I was told by a company that approached me that I have a great CV now! I learned so much about employment and will now do better at interviews. I feel more confident.
UPDATED MAY 2025: I was hired today as a supplier chain technologist! Thank you Joanna and thanks to Angela for all your help and support. Have a great day
I feel as prepared as I can be. The people in the groups were motivational, the social side of these groups is really helpful. Seeing how other people are also struggling with finding work helps you feel less alone with it. It is all very good and I tell everyone who’ll listen about your team.
I learned a lot about where and how to look for jobs, and how to prepare for interviews. My experience was excellent.
I particularly found the CV and Self-employment sessions very helpful. I feel more informed and my confidence has greatly improved. A very positive experience and I am incredibly grateful for all the support you gave me.
I found the way you create a CV and explain how to tailor it was very helpful. I received a lot more support than I was expecting - helping me on a Teams call to get onto the course I wanted to do and applying for jobs etc. A very helpful and positive experience.
I enjoyed all the information that was presented, the links provided and the group discussions. It all gave me more confidence to look for work, apply and to just get out there. I gained a lot from these sessions and found it very beneficial. A brilliant team, very supportive and I highly recommend.
A lovely experience, supportive and very helpful. I got a job in care which I am enjoying very much
The sessions have given me a new outlook and brought up opportunities and ideas of what I can do for work now. I found them enlightening, relaxed and didn’t feel forced into anything.
The sessions I had were invaluable and made me feel confident about my future and what I wanted out of a job/life balance. I was really impressed with the support I received and have recommended your team to several people
I am working now. I really enjoyed the Groups and the support I received was invaluable and really made a difference to my mental health. Thanks again to you all for being so supportive.
The English sessions have been excellent. I felt that Deborah was patient and took the effort to understand my major concern, which was in pronunciation. The classes & the practice sessions have definitely helped me to identify the common mistakes that I’ve been making, and address them. Deborah has suggested some valuable tips. Along with all these I truly enjoyed the lovely conversations with her. I really appreciate her as an effective teacher & as a very nice individual.
I found this session immensely valuable, especially as I do feel quite emotionally vulnerable as a result of not having a secure career yet. Given me the tools to be able to cope with whatever is thrown my way.
The confidence session was really wonderful. Impressed with the techniques suggested to overcome self-doubt. Wouldn’t mind a longer session.
Very friendly staff. Listened without judgement. Helpful advice and support readily available. Works around any other commitments that you have.
I found my time with yourselves absolutely positive, and was the major factor in turning things around for me. I can’t thank you all enough for the help you gave me, and I really miss not attending the sessions. I enjoyed them so much. You provide a wonderful service, and I can’t praise you all highly enough.
It was a very nice morning today to be able to share our thoughts in a safe circle. I certainly look forward to coming again. There was a lot of learning and I appreciate the ability you all have to listen actively. I so wish our group could work together like this and use our skills to help the community. I am certainly excited for the coming months
Lovely choice of venue, fine cakes and tea
One of the best programmes I have been to. I have been to some courses with the Job Centre and they were awful. You have given me confidence. I have more to offer than I thought and realise I am not on the scrap heap. All the staff have been brilliant. I have already recommended you to others as you learn a lot
The group helped me feel less isolated and more motivated. Improved my confidence in searching online for jobs. Would recommend to others
A lovely encouraging group, relaxed atmosphere, supportive and beautifully run by Julie. Useful information and ideas to take away and use in future
These sessions are invaluable to me. If I didn’t attend these sessions, I would stay at home more. When I attend these sessions it pushes me to mix with others in a group setting. Plus, I learn from the sessions too about other services/groups etc
I really enjoyed the Building Resilience sessions. The coach, Julie, was brilliant, she had a wealth of life experience, was impartial, non-judgemental and professional. I felt welcomed and included in conversations. Thank you for the opportunity
This group has given me confidence, allowed me to talk through feelings and situations without judgement or criticism. There is an interesting mixof people with their own stories and we helped each other. Julie and Katrina have been brilliant, supportive and encouraging and listen to us without judging or being prescriptive. I have really enjoyed the sessions and now feel much better
I can really recommend this team, they helped me with my CV, shared facts of what is expected of you in an interview, what to take to an interview, questions to ask and questions to expect. I gained confidence and met some really nice people, the Humber Job Hub team and other people on the course. Applied for a job using my new CV, carried myself very well through the interview, which my last interview was 21 years ago and got the job. Couldn’t have done it without this team. Thank you Humber Job Hub
I was amazed how fantastic, easy and simple this service was to access. It has been a massive help, putting me on track for a better future. My mental health has massively improved too. I would recommend to others. Thank you to the organisation for all of your help
I think your approach to helping people is a genuine breath of fresh air. I enjoyed the honest, sincere and genuinely helpful and friendly approach… and looked forward to going.
I would never have gone to a group session before but have attended two Building Resilience groups now. These groups are a confidential environment with no judgement on your situation. The person delivering the course is friendly and delivers it well for everyone to understand. I felt comfortable enough to share with the other members and listening to their stories helped me feel less lonely. It helps with social anxiety and was a 100% positive experience.
I wasn’t hearing back from job applications before but now my CV really stands out and I’ve had positive feedback from agencies. Humber Job Hub are extremely friendly and helpful. It’s so easy to talk to Angela who has great knowledge. Good communication around appointments, and text reminders when due. Angela and Joanna have been amazing.
Following attending our Building Resilience Groups and having one-to-one employment and counselling sessions, Paula told us their confidence, self-worth and communication have improved. She also said of the team - Very helpful, very kind, thoughtful and brilliant.
Due to the stress and anxiety of her current job, Zoe rated her mental health a very low 1 out of 5 when she registered with us. Now, just a few weeks later she feels it has improved so much she rated it a maximum 5! Of our service, she said: I can’t stress enough how good the sessions were for me. They were a massive help, invaluable. I feel more confident now going forward. I strongly recommend Humber Job Hub, in fact I already have recommended you to a friend.
Absolutely brilliant! Gillian has completed 3 individual employment coaching sessions and 4 personal counselling sessions with us and reported improvements in her IT skills and self-confidence and her mental health rating went from a 2 out of 5 to a 5! She now has a clearer pathway into employment and sees a much brighter future ahead. We wish her well with her work experience.
I have to say I found it extremely interesting and very useful. There was a lot more content than I was expecting. Expanding the field of possible volunteering opportunities was very enjoyable. It’s also good to have chance to interact with everybody and share thoughts and experience. I certainly see it as a potentially viable means of finding paid employment, which I was less certain about beforehand.
I have really enjoyed this volunteering course… it has really opened my eyes to the opportunities that are available and where to look for them. It was really interesting to have some of the organisations come in and talk about what they do first hand. I never knew there was so much out there. I would like to thank you all again for all your help over the last few months. It has been really difficult for me but you have given me something to focus on and I am now feeling more positive and confident.
The courses that Humber Job Hub deliver have a strong ethos on your health and wellbeing. The content was informative and insightful in how one can use the system which, in turn, uses you to progress into gainful employment, which is also going to promote one’s wellbeing. This was a group of exceptional dynamics and the sharing within the group was as important to me as the content. Thank you to all for a wonderful few months.
Fabulous. So glad I was referred by the Job Centre. Really glad I forced myself to call Humber Job Hub, you’re doing a wonderful job.
Absolutely fantastic experience. Everybody is brilliant and its very informative. Helped me massively.
Extremely positive, open, informative, empowering, kind and encouraging. So much appreciated
I would never have written my CV as good as the team. Would not have sold myself as well.
Wishing you and the Humber Job Hub the very best, you are amazing and I can not express in words what a great time I had with you and the wonderful things U’ve learned. Thank you from deep down in my heart for everything, especially for all your encouragement and support
Many thanks to you, Angela and all your team for everything you’ve done - it’s hugely appreciated and has certainly made a massive difference to me personally, as well as in terms of job seraching and even prospects. What you are all doing is very special indeed
The group has really improved my mental health. It’s a lovely mix of people but non-judgemental and is a really nice group who all have a voice. We have learned from each other and helped each other. Julie listens, structures the group and themes but there’s always room/time for people to talk
This is the second course I’ve been on. Before I came, my anxiety held me back. After attending these groups I feel slightly stronger in being in the presence of people. I am looking forward to the next group.
Love attending the sessions. Love the banter. Love the ‘feel good factor’ after the sessions. Great job Julie xxx
These group sessions have been helpful with building confidence
The training was very good, we felt supported and respected. We talked about problems when we go to interviews and they helped us overcome them. The team was wonderful. Thank you very much for the bike and your organisation which helps people a lot, we appreciate it. Now my father will be able to go to the farm by bicycle, he is very happy.
A really positive environment to get help. Really good to get the employer’s angle and insight into what they are looking for. Also good that the emotional wellbeing is included.
The group was ten times better than I expected. Extremely helpful. I was shocked to my core how good it was!
Exceeded all my expectations. Angela is bubbly and enthusiastic. The group was relaxing, enjoyable and informative. The coaches came across as though they enjoyed their jobs. The first position I applied for with my new CV got me an invitation to interview and I got the job!
Absolutely excellent! I can’t fault it at all. The extra help was brilliant too, I wasn’t expecting all the additional support around confidence and resilience as well.
Positive, helpful and really informative.
My chances of employment have improved now. I have gained a volunteer position to help me get the skills to find employment in my chosen field. Really positive and useful course. I’m very happy I applied and attended.
It was wonderful, I really enjoyed it
I enjoyed listening to and meeting the others in the group. Enjoyed it more than I thought I would. Everything was perfect!
I found it better with the presentations and particularly enjoyed the interview content. It gave me confidence to ask questions and not fidget. Everything was helpful.
The group changed my perspective on looking for work and tackling interviews. I enjoyed the detail and that we were given time to digest and ask questions. Everyone was attentive and the accessibility of staff was excellent. My CV is excellent. Joanna is an excellent person and facilitator.
All the interview content built me up. A very very rewarding experience, particularly being with other people in the same boat. I enjoyed it more than I expected. It went above and beyond and I have recommended you to everyone!