College advisers offer motivational tips for job-seekers

STOKE-ON-TRENT College can also provide support for people seeking employment through Hanley Training Centre, in Trinity Street.

Staff aim to support and motivate people back into employment and the centre includes training rooms, a computer suite and access to the latest vacancies.

One man who has benefited from the support available at Hanley Training Centre is Russell Mayer, of Meir Park.

Russell was made redundant from digger-maker JCB in December after three-and-a-half years' employment there.

The 48-year-old, who has three children, was a regular visitor at the centre for the three months he was out of work.

He said: "It was quite frightening as I have a mortgage to pay, so I put a lot of effort into finding a new job.

"The staff at the centre helped me to look for work, and I also took advantage of the computer training on offer.

"I applied for about eight jobs, and one of them was in guest services at Alton Towers, which I got.

"It felt absolutely amazing to be back in work again."