1. Azhar Lateef
EmploymentConsultant& Adviser, CareersAdviser
ChadwellHeath 07809278565 azharlateef@hotmail.co.uk
Professional and enthusiastic practitioner with IAG and employment adviser experience. Qualified
with a Level 4 in Career Information & Advice, relevant experience includes secondary and further
education, Learn Direct, probation service, work programs and the JCP. Proficient at assessing skills,
interests and job values, motivating, SMART action planning, assisting with employability and job
search, training and supervising staff, using CRM, CMS systems and Microsoft packages. Enjoys
delivering advice, guidance and related presentations and workshops, working towards KPI’s, targets
and outcomes. Now looking to continue to help make transitions into learning, training or employment.
Employment
Employment Consultant – Seetec Jan – Feb 2015
 Case Worker; building rapport, motivating and delivering IAG to ESA/JSA clients.
 Helping improve IT, job search and employability skills including CV and letter writing.
 Conducting job clubs, assisting with ABINTERGRO (online job search) and job applications.
 Booking clients for job search, training, presentations and one to one action plan reviews.
 Matching clients to sustainable jobs, assisting with and advising on job start support.
 Sourcing appropriate jobs and training and working with employers, recruiters and providers.
 Using PE (Provider Enterprise) to monitor customer attendance and progress.
 Attending meetings regularly to review KPI’s and ensuring a focus on workload and targets.
Employment Adviser – Moving Ahead Dec 2014 – Jan 2015
 Drafted customer registration, customer feedback and other forms. Trained staff/colleagues.
 Case Worker; booking and interviewing JCP customers and working with the Brixton JCP.
 Delivering IAG and assisting clients with IT, job search and employability skills.
 SMART Action Planning. Working towards job outcomes. Attending meetings regularly to
review progress.
 Assisting with administrative and other tasks.
Employment Adviser – CDG/The Shaw Trust Apr – May 2014 & Oct – Dec 2014
 Case Worker; liaising with the JCP, motivating and supporting the unemployed JSA/ESA
customers with job search, employability skills and advice & guidance.
 Using CMS to monitor customer attendance and progress, SMART action planning.
 Following up and raising Doubts, liaising with Job Centre Plus and Provider Direct.
 Assisting with budgeting, travel support, job start support and ‘Better Off’ Calculations (BOC).
 Attending meetings to review KPI’s, progress and ensuring a focus on workload for the day.
Careers Adviser – Widows & Orphans International Jun – Oct 2014
 Delivering IAG at colleges (Barking & Dagenham College, BSGS College) and Stockwell &
Brixton JCP. Delivering employability, job search, Universal Job Match and IT workshops.
 Contacting, working and liaising with employers, service providers, learning and training
providers to assist with customer progression. Administration and CRM when required.
 Outreach and business development - sourcing venues for sustainable IAG delivery.

2. Careers Adviser – Bexhill High & Hornsey School for Girls Nov – Dec 2013 & Feb – Mar 2014
 Delivering IAG and careers related presentations on various subjects. (Year 9-11’s).
 Discussing interests, goals, intended destinations, entry requirements, learning and careers.
 Motivating, SMART Action Planning and encouraging use of NCS, Red Tomato & U-Explore.
Careers Adviser – Maze 8 Oct 2012 – Sep 2013
 Delivering IAG. SMART Action Planning and assisting with job search and employability skills.
 Delivering presentations and workshops on careers and employability subjects with various
providers (Seetec, Kennedy Scott, Maximus, Twin Group, Catalyst Gateway, The Camden
Society and the Job Centre JCP/DWP).
 Follow ups: following up on client progress and job outcomes.
 KPI's: Measuring success through client feedback, interviews and outcomes.
 Administration: Carrying out administrative duties; CRM, filing, follow-ups and cold calling.
Careers Adviser – Learn Direct Mar 2011 – Oct 2012
• Delivering IAG (to 19+ year customers) at various learning and probation centres.
• SMART Action Planning. Identifying, negotiating and helping overcome barriers.
• Employability: assisting with job search, applications and employability skills.
• Using CRM, administration, paper & auditory work. Working towards KPI’s/targets.
• Training & Supervision: assisted in the training and supervision of new IAG advisors.
Other Employment& Work Experience
Teaching Assistant - Tower Hamlets PRU (Mathematics Department) May 2014
Teaching Assistant - Shenfield High School (Mathematics Department) November 2013
Security Operative & Doorman - T Class Security October 2009 – March 2011
Freelance Interpreter - Language Empire June 2006 – December 2010
Employment Coach - Sencia (Skills for Working) (New Deal JCP) April – July 2009
Business Development Officer - Universal Financial Services February – December 2008
Legal Assistant - The Beck Partnership Solicitors January 2007 – January 2008
Tutor/Mentor - Minhaj-ul-Quran Mosque & Community Centre August 1999
Accounts Assistant - Sherman & Waterman Associates June 1994 – December 2004
Education
Level 4 Diploma in Career Information & Advice - Prospects 2012
CeMAP - Certificate in Mortgage Advice & Practice - The Financial Training Academy 2007
BA Legal Studies - University of Westminster 2006
A - Level - Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics & Statistics - Havering College 1998
GCSE - English, English Literature, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry & Physics - NCFE 1997
Personal & Professional Interests
Personal interests include exercise, sports, reading, educational and entertaining documentaries and
film. I enjoy learning about other peoples, cultures and history. Professional interests include
continuous professional development and helping people which I find very rewarding.
References – available on request