"Having sold the family business my husband and I had run for over 15 years, and also having just turned 40, I was at a loss where to look next. It has always felt odd to me to have time on my hands and I was determined that it wasn't time to kick back and retire just yet!"
Alexandra Hodgens was originally from Russia. When she came to the UK 5 years ago she didn’t speak any English and knew that finding a job was going to be near impossible.
Despite Inga Orlowska’s educational background in economics, finance and HR, she decided to take Pitman Training’s Foundation Diploma in Accounting Level 2 to help her change jobs and boost her income.
"I found it very hard to get a job after I graduated from University because I did not have work experience and I decided that a professional training course would be very helpful."
Jane sought out Pitman Training, choosing the Medical Secretary Diploma in the hope of finding a new career in the medical sector. However, much to her amazement, things all fell into place a little faster than she’d anticipated. After just one month of studying with Pitman, Jane had already secured her first job as a secretary in a GP surgery.
Esther McAusland recently completed Pitman Training’s Professional Executive Assistant Diploma after deciding to enhance her skillset to benefit her current job as a Personal Assistant.
Congratulations to Wren Bull for successfully completing his AAT Certificate in Book-keeping here at Pitman Training, Swansea.
"I was working full time as a Sales Assistant at the time but had always wanted to work in an office environment, however I didn’t have the qualifications to do so."
"It was a pleasant experience completing my Sage 50 Accounts certification from Pitman - Hounslow. The team was extremely helpful during the course & post my certification, actively assisted me in getting my first job in London. I would recommend their services to anyone interested in enhancing their skill set or trying to get a foothold in the country."
Read what Johnathan said about his time training with us to gain valuable, work-ready skills...
