Career Change Stories
Read inspiring career change success stories and discover how Pitman Training learners have gained new skills, built confidence and taken steps towards a new career.
Carol Belsom – Pitman Canterbury helped her get the job she really wanted!
When Carol Belsom came to us here in Pitman Training Canterbury, she had just been made redundant from her sales assistant job. She decided to study the Foundation in Finance Diploma with us.
Lorna changed direction from job she hated to brand new career
Lorna was in a dead end job where she dreaded going to work every morning. She was encouraged to do the Executive PA Diploma which gave her the freedom to still do part time work and learn at the same time.
Francesca – From school leaver to trainee Judge’s Clerk
Francesca left school not knowing which direction she needed to go. She did not really want to go to college but knew she would struggle to get a job without having some work-related skills.
Arabella Ford – Gets the job with the help of Pitman Training Hemel Hempstead!
"Everyone has been extremely helpful here; I’ve loved how you can take your learning at your own pace. The tutors were always there when I needed some help and were very supportive."
Helen Laurie – says her diploma will not only help her get a job but helps with her Uni work too!
"Pitman Training was an extremely helpful course not only for future jobs but to help with university work! I aim to use the skills I’ve learnt in a job to raise funds for my travels and to help me enter the fashion world through admin"
Simon Black – from unemployed to Training Supervisor
Simon came to Pitman Training Chesterfield to study Book-Keeping and Accounts to add to his previous IT Technical qualifications as he was finding employment in this field impossible to find.
Marina Muddiman – Gains new skills following redundancy
"I was made redundant recently after 27 years’ service with the same company and needed to gain some new skills to widen my career path."
Francesca Bashall – from Graduate jobseeker to Editorial Assistant in publishing
"I decided to do a Pitman Training course to gain really solid practical skills and to help myself stand out from the crowd when applying for jobs."
Ewa Biela: Successful in her job search thanks to her Pitman Training credentials
"Straight after completing my diplomas at Pitman Training in Notting Hill, I started applying for better jobs"
Caroline Armon-Jones – Re-trains for Career Change
I have had a complete career change having spent several years at home with my children.