Emma is Temp of the Month

We hear today that Emma Piotrowski, who is our part-time Events Secretary, through the Jobshop@Kent university agency, has been selected as their Temp of the Month for January.  They applaud her "dedication, commitment and reliability to the assignment" and regard her as an excellent ambassador for their service.

Valerie Stroud, IDE National Secretary, said, "We congratulate Emma and hope she will continue to work for us while she is at the University of Kent studying Spanish and Business Studies.  She is gathering a portfolio of valuable experience as well as contributing ideas to help the efficiency of the IDE office."

Becky Kellaway, Jobshop Sales Coordinator, explains the purpose of the agency:
"jobshop@kent is here to help students at the University of Kent find paid employment during their studies; the aim is to help alleviate financial hardship, whilst offering the opportunity to gain valuable work experience. With the introduction of tuition fees and the abolition of grants, students have come under growing pressure to meet at least some of the costs of their education.
An increasingly competitive graduate employment market has also made it essential for students to gain practical experience and work-related skills while studying. jobshop@kent provides students with a one-stop service for part-time and temporary vacancies; it also addresses the recruitment needs of local business. The service is extended to students at the University of Kent at Medway and higher education students at associated colleges throughout the county.
From a student's perspective, jobshop@kent looks very similar to a job centre; the boards in its dedicated office are adorned with cards detailing current vacancies and a team of staff is available to provide application details and other advice when necessary. jobshop@kent also maintains a bank of information on issues such as taxation, National Insurance and writing a CV."