Billie finds renewed confidence and a new career path after redundancy
20 October 2025
One of our customers, Billie, a 44-year-old single parent from Spelthorne had worked continuously for over 20 years before being made redundant in February 2025.
Billie was helped to secure a new job
After registering for the programme, Billie began working with Yasmeen Ali, Employment, Training and Project Lead, who created a personalised action plan to help her regain confidence and navigate the next steps.
Through a series of one-to-one sessions with Yasmeen, Billie received tailored guidance on CV writing, job search strategies and interview preparation. She engaged fully with the support on offer, and her confidence began to grow.
To strengthen her applications, Billie was referred to PurpleCV for professional CV support. With a refreshed CV in hand, she began applying for roles and quickly saw a positive response from employers.
Continued coaching helped Billie sharpen her interview skills and explore new career directions. Her hard work paid off when she secured a role as a Finance Manager.
Billie said “Yasmeen put me in touch with PurpleCV and Emma, who worked a miracle on my very outdated CV. They gave me the strength and encouragement to realise that my skills could be adapted to new careers.
“Yameen was with me every step of the way, encouraging me and helping me explore roles I never thought I could do. I’m now in a job that ticks all my boxes and more – and I honestly wouldn’t be here without the support from Yameen and Emma.”
