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After 50 Rejections, Slough Teacher Finds New Hope

8/6/2025

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Janet Beno, a former teacher, overcame 50 job rejections to find work in Slough, which has 6,855 out-of-work benefit claims.
Slough ranks sixth in unemployment benefit claims among the UK's largest urban areas.
The local council supports the "Get Berkshire Working" initiative to aid job seekers.
Viva Slough offers workshops aimed at boosting confidence and enhancing job application skills.
Slough's labor market has recently experienced a decline in payrolled employees.

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Story summary

Janet Beno, a former teacher, overcame 50 job rejections to find work in Slough, which has 6,855 out-of-work benefit claims.
Slough ranks sixth in unemployment benefit claims among the UK's largest urban areas.
The local council supports the "Get Berkshire Working" initiative to aid job seekers.
Viva Slough offers workshops aimed at boosting confidence and enhancing job application skills.
Slough's labor market has recently experienced a decline in payrolled employees.