Julie is now in paid work thanks to Job Match SEO Conor

Posted 23.09.2021

Conor Crooks, our Job Match Supported Employment Officer (SEO) who supports Job Match participants in Armagh, Lurgan, Newry and Portadown, recently received great feedback having supported Julie* to find a job that meets her needs and ambitions within her local area.

Julie is absolutely delighted with all the hard work and effort you put in to find her employment. She loves the work.

Newry Jobs & Benefits Office.

If you're disabled and need some help in your job search and preparation the Job Match team, located across N.Ireland, can support you - from updating a CV, completing a job application and preparing for interview to progress into paid work - to helping you explore a new business idea and support you on the road to self-employment.

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