Smartworks
We help unemployed women to get the coaching, clothing and confidence they need to secure employment and change the trajectory of their lives. We support women regardless of their unemployment circumstances. Whether you are recently unemployed, coming back to work after a long employment gap or looking for your first ever job, the Smart Works team are here to help you on your journey.
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Smartworks - Interview Dressing and Preparation service
At the heart of Smart Works sits an Interview Dressing and Preparation service designed to help our clients feel and look their best in their job interview.
Our dedicated, volunteer-powered team is on hand to help clients feel relaxed, confident and ready to put their best foot forward.
How our service works:
• Interview preparation (Styling)- The two-hour Interview Preparation begins with an Interview Styling session. Each client receives a bespoke, hour-long styling consultation with a trained volunteer, to find a high-quality interview outfit that will fill her with confidence. This is free of charge and the clothes are hers to keep.
• Interview preparation (Coaching)- This is followed by a one-to-one 60-minute coaching session with an expert interview coach, where each client receives valuable interview preparation.
• Second dressing- We are proud that 63% of clients secure a job in a month. Once a woman gets the job, she is welcomed back for a Second Dressing and receives a capsule working wardrobe to last until her first pay cheque.
How to access:
Smart Works operates on a referral basis. Our clients are referred to us from Job Centres, mental health charities, women’s refuges, homeless shelters, the prison service, care service and youth organisations.
We offer appointments at our two Greater Manchester centres as well as virtual appointments over Zoom.
- Women and female identifying only
- Employability
- Referral
- Mentoring
- Stockport Volunteer Hub, Merseyway Innovation Centre, 21 – 23, Merseyway, SK1 1PN
- Website
- https://smartworks.org.uk/
- Contact Email
- greatermanchester@smartworks.org.uk
- 0161 974 0669
- 020 7288 1770
- Service Capacity
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Service is operating at normal capacity.
(last updated - 04/07/25)
- Availability
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Phone Services
Monday to Friday
Hours: 09:00 - 17:00
Immigration Status: All
Minimum Age: 16
Region: Greater Manchester
To refer your client, please make sure they meet the following criteria: Is unemployed or on a zero-hours contract. Has a confirmed job interview coming up or is seeking support in securing a job interview. Smart Works is here to support all women, including transgender women, and non-binary people who feel their gender expression connects with the Smart Works service and wardrobe.
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