Sylvia Keet - Director, Keet Consulting - 2012
"Richard has been engaged as a vocational contractor with Keet Consulting from 1/2/11 to the present time - July 2012. During this period Richard has been engaged to work with clients on the the ACC Work Ready Contract.
Richard has been required to develop vocational pathways for clients who are in the process of returning to work after a work place injury. Richard's wealth of experience in working in vocational services has been clearly evident in the manner that he has conducted himself as a contractor.
He is skilled in developing empathy and rapport with clients to gain their confidence and his networking ability with employers has resulted in him sourcing an ever increasing number of work trials and job opportunities for clients, which is not an easy task in today's economic climate.
I have been impressed by Richard's level of commitment and persitence in working with his client base and I would recommend him to anyone who is looking to utilise the skills of an experienced consultant in the areas of career counselling, rehabitiation and recruitment."
Testimonials acquired while employed by Career Services rapuara
Mary Kayes – Career Consultant, Career Services rapuara - 2010
"I have worked with Richard over a nine year period - from 2001 -2010 and from 2001 -2007as his Manager. He is a skilled consultant and I have great respect for his commitment to developing and delivering career development packages for both group and individuals aligned with local bodies, government agencies and private industry, which has consistently resulted in positive feedback. Richard is a great networker and I have valued the strong relationships that he has built with employers over the years, in addition his work undertaken through EAP has developed his skills in the area of redundancy and conflict resolution."
E. Haast
“Thank you for your prompt service. It was a pleasure to have dealt with you."
J. Huang
I am very pleased to tell you that I have got a job. It is with an IT company and the position is as a software developer. You have supported me greatly during my job hunting - Many, many thanks to you for your wonderful help."
A. Guasin
"Good news I was able to break the ice, I got the job in IT and am now moving to the Bay. Thank you for all your help."
C. Nito
"Heaven knows how happy I am to receive the C.V A million thanks to you. I will surely keep in touch."
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