Introducing the Phelps Job Seeker Bank
It can be tough to find a job. Putting together a resume, a cover letter, and then applying to places can feel like a full-time job in itself. We at Phelps Helps recognize this and have come up with a new service to help Stanstead community members find the job that best suits them.
The goal of the Job Seeker Bank is to easily help users get their name in front of local employers. All they need to do is fill out a quick form on the Phelps website www.phelpshelps.ca/jobseekers and they are contacted directly by Nick White, the Compass Program Coordinator (Pictured). Through free one-on-one meetings that are in person or online, Nick guides and supports young people up to the age of 30 to help them present employers with the best version of themselves. Whether it is by showing how to carry out effective job searches, helping to build a resume from scratch, composing an interesting cover letter, preparing participants with mock interviews and more.
By filling out the form, participants are added to our database which is shared with local employers who will be able to access it should they have a position to fill. Phelps acts as the middleman by providing employers with a copy of resumes. Nick firmly believes that hiring local employees is one of the best ways to build a strong community. “Every opportunity we can offer to our neighbour is a chance for them to better the lives of people around them, which then ripples out to the rest of the community. Plus, there are numerous benefits to hiring a local: they know the area, the people, and the dynamics of this small town. All of these things are extremely valuable assets to any business.” We invite any business looking to hire in the Stanstead area or youth up to the age of 30 who need help with their job search to reach out to Nick through email nwhite@phelpshelps.ca or on Facebook @nick.white.phelps.
Phelps Aide Phelps Helps was founded in 2012 and has grown organically from a single high school tutoring program to six unique programs, providing the Stanstead area with free educational and career support. For more information or to volunteer, please email us at info@ phelpshelps.ca, visit our website www. phelpshelps.ca or call our offices at 819-704-0799.