Just started the Work Programme...

tipobat

It was a bit odd because at my first appointment i was told to bring proof of ID and my CV but never got asked for either of them, i ended up giving my CV because i was being asked questions about my previous jobs, not sure if this was the wrong idea.

Are they allowed to send my CV's to employers without asking me?

I also signed a few forms i was asked about, i have read about people refusing to sign forms because of them sending your details to other companies etc. I did ask about my details being sent out and was told they are not really allowed to send personal information due to data protection. I think i will get a copy of the first form just to double check what it said again.

I have another appointment in a week so im not sure if this is a weekly thing but i will have to wait and see.

Did everyone else who did this sign all the forms and give in their CV? I just dont want them making me do things i dont really want to be doing.

LadyMissA

tipobat wrote: »

It was a bit odd because at my first appointment i was told to bring proof of ID and my CV but never got asked for either of them, i ended up giving my CV because i was being asked questions about my previous jobs, not sure if this was the wrong idea.

Are they allowed to send my CV's to employers without asking me?

I also signed a few forms i was asked about, i have read about people refusing to sign forms because of them sending your details to other companies etc. I did ask about my details being sent out and was told they are not really allowed to send personal information due to data protection. I think i will get a copy of the first form just to double check what it said again.

I have another appointment in a week so im not sure if this is a weekly thing but i will have to wait and see.

Did everyone else who did this sign all the forms and give in their CV? I just dont want them making me do things i dont really want to be doing.

they are allowed if you signed the form that allowed them to do so. Did you not read it?

No never handed in my CV when I had my first assesment, as they never wanted it!

wouldbeqaulitymoneysaver

If it was me I would just do what I am mandated to do and NOT sign the Data Protection Waiver Form?
I would also look on well known Benefits sites such as Benefits and Work (well worth the sub as completely independent of the DWP etc), Rightsnet etc.
Urban75 is also good.
The Gaurdian is also helpful with regards to Benefits Coverage so add that to your Armoury.