fortyplus employment support trust

40 + Employment Support Trust is a well-regulated organisation working in Christchurch to assist mature workers into employment. It operates on a very limited budget and from my observations, does a remarkably good job. This is of enormous benefit to those seeking help and to Canterbury employers seeking stable, work-experienced staff. With our population ageing, the 40+ Employment Support Trust is becoming increasingly important to the jobs market in Christchurch. Brendon Burns, MP for Christchurch Central

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The feedback regarding CV layout and contents was invaluable. Referral to confidence boosting for employment too! Thanks Colin. AK

Very good interviewer. Was able to give me all the help I had asked for. Would certainly recommend 40+ to any person over 40 who was looking for a job DW

Outstanding, made to feel very relaxed. Great to know that we are able to have this service with our group and thank you RT

Very good, warm and friendly, very helpful. Very happy with information LB

Excellent vehicle for providing people over 40 with employment opportunities! Excellent service RA

I was very impressed by my interviewer who was really helpful and understood the position that I find myself in TD

Very good service, not rushed, friendly and professional Anon

Very helpful and pleasant, made to feel welcome. Much appreciated GW

Found it very valuable as the people involved have been in similar position and understand the difficulties of 40+ in securing a steady job LS

Thank you so much for your outstanding efforts to revise and improve my CV and cover letter. I'm happy to provide a glowing testimonial for you and your organization. EL

Happy to be advised on how to format CV in two pages. TG

Very helpful... it is great that my age group is being catered for. TH

Very impressed with CV advice and honesty. GB

I was made to feel more at ease and more confident going into interviews. DW

I was glad I was doing something to help myself and after the interview felt great. The interviewer came up with many good ideas. JA

The gentleman who interviewed me was very helpful and his manner was more than genuine in his effort to assist me. AH

The interviewer was very helpful. DW

Felt very relaxed with the interview. Very positive. I will be back. VM

A very good experience and helpful advice DJ

Relaxed and welcoming interview DW
I wouldn't have got the job without your help AP

A great facility for the 40+s, providing a direct link with employers seeking a mature employee. An important stepping stone for those re-entering the workforce, i.e. support, advice, encouragement and confidence building. DJ

Just to return a positive affirmation of thanks and appreciation for the regular email job opportunity updates. From a job seeker's perspective - 'Forty Plus', unlike many of the other agencies in the business, provides a very proactive and professional service. CD

Appreciate the advice on updating my CV to enhance my employment chances BP

Very good interviewer. Was able to give me all the help I had asked for. Would certainly recommend 40+ to any person over forty who was looking for a job DW

Fantastic service. Very much appreciated GL

It's good to know there is a place specifically for mature jobseekers, people who understand for this age group JM

Thank you, great job. I really appreciate this support to clarify how to approach the job market PH

I found the information, guidance and support very empowering. Directions for furthering my search for work was given respectfully AG

40+ provides hope for those being discouraged by a job market seeking young people AS

Appreciate the advice on updating my C.V to enhance my employment chances BP

Very warm discussions. I felt I was seen as an individual and my needs were important Anon

Very good information on CVs and dress code JW

Much help in CV advice AB

Positive friendly and informative interview DC

Completely happy LP

Logical informative approach to jobseeking as I have little personal experience of this JS

I found 40+ to be very satisfactory and the interviewer very helpful. Well done 40+ staff LH

I appreciated the interviewer's advice, straightforwardness and openness HP

The interviewer has a very good insight into the commercial requirements of the workplace. Very satisfied with the process and results JD

The interviewer was excellent - good attitude and very helpful RS
Good feedback and advice for CV changes TH

The interviewer is very knowledgeable and helpful. We had an excellent initial meeting to discuss my CV MH

I am very much impressed to see tha in Christchurch there is an organisation which helps older people like me. The service I received was great GS
Excellent personal interaction wifh highlight on what is important DB

Bright friendly attitude makes for a positive experience YP

Satisfied with interview information. Glad I came here for assisstance BT

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you so much for helping with my CV and cover letter. I would still be looking if you hadn't helped AP