Tesco is launching free Career Clinics in Dudley to support more than 1,000 people into work.

The initiative is designed to equip attendees with essential life skills and the confidence needed to secure employment, either with Tesco or elsewhere.

The Career Clinic will take place throughout the day at Tesco Dudley Extra on Wednesday (November 6) as part of a series of clinics held at 14 stores across the UK.

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At the Dudley event, participants will gain insights into the role of a store colleague and what Tesco looks for in potential employees.

They will also receive guidance on how to stand out in application processes and interviews.

Anyone attending a clinic will be guaranteed an interview at Tesco as part of the supermarket’s festive recruitment drive, which aims to recruit 26,000 temporary colleagues this Christmas.

This comes in response to a study by the Social Market Foundation, sponsored by the supermarket, revealing that more than six million people in the UK are unemployed or economically inactive but willing or able to work with the right support.

The research highlights a 'lost workforce' facing barriers such as lack of careers support and confidence in the recruitment process.

Chris Southall, store manager at Dudley Extra, said: "We want to give as many people as possible a chance to find flexible and rewarding employment opportunities, as we know how vital good, rewarding work is to people and their families, as well as local economies.

"We really hope that our Career Clinics will help give people the confidence boost and the skills they need to find a role, whether at Tesco or elsewhere."

The supermarket is committed to supporting applicants and has taken steps to remove barriers to employment and increase diversity within its workforce.

The supermarket has removed the requirement for CV submissions and psychometric testing for frontline roles, making the application process more accessible.

The Career Clinics are another measure to support applicants.

Those interested in attending the Career Clinic at Dudley Extra can sign up on the Tesco website (https://tes.co/career-clinics).