Hub doing a great job
It all works out nicely for Tim
A GLENORCHY man made redundant by the closure of the city’s Target store has quickly landed on his feet thanks to a community job-finding initiative.
Tim Clark is the 100th job seeker to have gained employment through the help of the Glenorchy Jobs Hub, which opened in August.
Mr Clark, 31, said while there were mixed emotions about finishing at Target, where he had worked for more than four years, he was looking forward to a new challenge.
Saturday marks the final day of trade at Glenorchy’s Target store at Northgate, and Mr Clark will start work next month at the city’s new Spotlight store.
“It will feel nice to be there for a fresh start while the store is still evolving,’’ he said.
Mr Clark said linking up with support from the jobs hub had been crucial in finding his new employment opportunity.
“It felt very stressful going into the new year not knowing what the job prospects would be like for me with our store closure,’’ he said.
“But it was one of the best decisions I could have made as it facilitated me finding employment.
“They have access to a lot of opportunities people don’t see, that aren’t advertised on Seek, and the fact they know who might fit well into those roles.”
Jobs Hub coach Corey Mika said working with Mr Clark to find him a role was testament to the tailored approach to the service.
“Unlike traditional job services, Glenorchy Jobs Hub provides a personal touch with all clients,’’ Mr Mika said.
Clients are also given the opportunity to do professional training and development, which Jobs Hub manager Cassie Athanasiou said was one of the keys to the service’s success.
The Glenorchy Jobs Hub is a notfor-profit initiative run by Glenorchy City Council in conjunction with STEPS Group Australia, which connects residents with jobs in their area.