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In the heart of Ellensburg, Austin faced a tough situation, he was out of work due to a slow job market. Determined to find a job, he turned to WorkSource Ellensburg for help.
What followed was an incredible journey filled with useful resources and support.
At his first appointment, Austin met Karla, who introduced him to the many resources WorkSource offered. Being a veteran, Austin decided to explore veteran services, which led him to Kevin Sullivan.
Austin and Kevin set up a meeting to plan Austin’s job search. They went over Austin’s resume and discussed his career goals. Kevin, who knew a lot about different job opportunities and education, suggested trade options and traditional education. But Austin was eager to find a job right away.
08/13/2023 — Veteran Email customer experience
My name is Austin, and I would like to share my experience with WorkSource of Ellensburg. Unfortunately, I found myself unemployed due to a low work census and was going through the process of finding work. I had applied for unemployment during that period and decided to use WorkSource as a means of help to gain employment. I met Karla at my first appointment; she had directed me to several resources that WorkSource had to offer. I decided that since I am a veteran that I would use the veteran services. That is when I was introduced to Kevin Sullivan.
Kevin and I set up an appointment together. During our appointment we went over my current resume and discussed what I was interested in doing for work or if school was an avenue that I wanted to take instead. Kevin was knowledgeable about resources for trade or traditional higher education. I declined furthering my education and wanted to jump straight back into employment. Kevin had a list of jobs ready to go that was in the area. Before applying Kevin gave me a lot of suggestions to make my resume better, to really present myself for a higher chance of employment. After adjusting my resume, we got the job applications out.
After I got job applications sent out, I started getting phone calls for interviews. Spending time with Kevin and applying suggestions to my resume was paying off. Over the course of a couple weeks, I had gotten numerous interviews. Kevin continued to follow up with me on a weekly basis, which was excellent and unexpected. Kevin Sullivan did not let me fall through the cracks and continued to be a positive driving force to get me employed. I ended up accepting a position with the Bureau of Reclamation, which was one of the jobs that Kevin had suggested that I apply for. After spending a couple weeks in the new position, I could not be happier.
If it wasn’t for Karla pointing me towards resources for veterans, I would have never met Kevin. I am so happy that I followed through with the appointment with Mr. Sullivan. I just want to say thank you, which seems so little compared to what I got out of it. I have a job that has great benefits, hours, and incredible people that I work with daily. Kevin Sullivan is the right person for the position if you are a veteran and need resources for employment whether it be higher education or getting a new career. I could not be happier with my experience going through WorkSource.
Austin’s story highlights the valuable resources at WorkSource Ellensburg. Whether you’re a veteran looking for job help, considering education, or wanting to change your career, WorkSource has experts and tools to assist you. Kevin Sullivan is a prime example of the dedication and expertise you can find there.
In conclusion, Austin’s journey with WorkSource led him to a job with great benefits, ideal hours, and fantastic colleagues. If you’re in a situation like Austin’s, don’t hesitate to explore what WorkSource Ellensburg has to offer. Your path to success might be closer than you think.