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Department store shut for coupel of days, do employees get paid?
Bit of a random question, girlfriend works in a large well known Department Store and its been shut this afternoon as the drains were overflowing with sewage and several customers were sick :o She, along with about 30 others were sent home, and will find out when they go back once its sorted (Environmental health were…
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Free college course & JSA
I'm claiming JSA (although no paper work through yet :rolleyes:). I've been looking at doing an evening ECDL course to get a qualification which will hopefully help the job hunt. The college waives the course fees(or they're paid by the government... not sure which), around £180 inc. exam fees, if you're claiming benefit.…
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Does the length of a personal statment lead to rejection of an application?
My friend is applying for a job in local government. The job advert says your "personal statement must demonstrate how you meet each point from on the person specification (PS). Please use examples, where possible to demonstrate this." Now I've seen several PS's before with 10-15 points you must have and takes…
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Met Police Volunteers
Has/is anyone volunteering for the Met or any other police force? I have an interview on Thursday and was just wondering what goes on. It's the Met Volunteer Programme
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Retraining As A Mortgage Advisor
Hi Guys. I'm currently in the position of being out of work, but having plenty of management experience and a degree under my belt, as a result of which virtually every prospective employer or employment agency won't touch me with a proverbial barge pole, as they say that I'm 'overqualified' or suspect that I won't stick…
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free job & cv advice from jobcentre plus without going on JSA
I was wondering if it is possible for Jobcentre plus staff to check my CV and offer advice on improving it, advice on job searches, etc.... without going on JSA. Is this possible?
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Unique tax Reference query
Hi Im self employed at the moment working for a travel company. They keep hassling me for my unique tax reference all the time. I have friends who do the same sort of job for other companys who dont have to provide this, so I dont see why my company would need mine. Anyone shed any light on this please? I feel if Im self…
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Presentation as part of job interview
I have just applied for a job in a charity/voluntary sector organisation, which will involve travelling, networking & giving presentations about/ promoting the organisation and its service. From the person spec I get the impression that if successful in getting an interview, part of that would comprise a presentation. I…
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Job loss coming - please advise
I have been working full time via an agency with the same organisation for the last two and a half years. The organisation is due to advertise the permanent job in October - for which I am told I will have to apply. But they are also having to cut costs so the permanent job will be part time, at a lower hourly rate and…
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I want to apply INTERNALLY for DWP Jobs (EO position).
Hello, I will start working as an AO for the Department of Work and Pensions next month (Aug 2009) but I would like to apply for the EO position as an internal candidate once one becomes available in my branch as I have been told around 4 to 6 months into my employment other positions become available. I would like to know…
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Going off for an operation - advice required please
Hi my mum is shortly due to go off work for a planned operation, she works p/t (3 days a week) she is concerned that whilst she is off another member of staff will cover her job (this lady is full time) What I would like to know is, if in her absence they find they can cover all the jobs with less staff what are my mums…
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work placement contract terminated!
Hello everyone. Just need some advice really, I have been working at a hotel full time as part of my degree course on a work placement. However, today I got handed a letter and had a "meeting" with my managers to say that my contract is going to be terminated on 2nd August. Two things: this letter I got today had…
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Changed my mind about quiting job......
I recently handed my 6 weeks notice in at work (well 3 weeks ago) due to my other half being relocated to Amsterdam and I was going to join her, but things aren't quite going to plan at her new job so could be coming back... What rights do I have now I have hand my notice, but decided not to leave??? Thanks in advance
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Resigning or Getting Sacked?
I may be out of a Job soon. Will know on tuesday (i work part-time becos im a full-time student). I have pulled one too many sickies and work have decided to discipline me. If i get sacked is it still possible to obtain reference from them? Am i entitled to any benefit at all even tho im a FT student. I have too many…
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Dont know what to do! Agency/sickness
Please bare with me on this one it may be long, I will try to give as much details as possible. Over 2 years ago DH was very ill, he had lumps in his chest, was admitted to hospital, had biopsy etc and they suspected pulmonary sarcoidosis, although the biopsy came back inconclusive and he was never asked for another one.…
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Joint Employment or Self Employed?
I'm in an interesting position regarding employment at the moment and could really use some feedback on what you knowledgeable folk would consider! Sorry it's a bit of an essay but I really want to consider all the options and I'm not too sure of the implications of different choices. I am currently employed full time as…
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New Deal for Disabled People, and Pathways to Work schemes
Firstly for those unaware of these schemes, the details are available here www . direct.gov.uk/en/DisabledPeople/Employmentsupport/ WorkSchemesAndProgrammes/index.htm?CID=DWP&TYPE= Sponsoredsearch&CRE=WorkSchemesAndProgrammes (copy and paste removing spaces, sorry can't post proper links). I was wondering if anyone with…
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ITIL course
Maybe im being a bit dim but where could i get an ITIL qualification, is it something i cna only get via an employer or can i get it via a college. A job application mentions "ITIL processes" and theres 2 boxes which are I have gained knowledge of this area through a formal qualification and I have practical experience in…
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should i take a union rep with me?
Good morning. I have a query, for those that may be able to help. I am off sick from my job as a nurse with postnatal depression/anxiety and have been ill with depression before and this episode for 7 months although i only sought help 3 months ago, at which time i was very bad and my GP signed me off work and I am still…
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New Business
Edit: Sorry guys, I'm an idiot. This should probably be in the "Benefits and Tax Credits" forum. I thought that's where I posted this! Hi guys, This is my situation: I've recently graduated from university, and I'm a 3D artist. I'm currently on JSA. What I want to know are the following: If I do some freelance (say, a few…