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How effective is steps to work?
Hi, I volunteered for steps to work many months ago, this was for going self employed, which unfortunately didn't pan out. I have now gone to my advisor and they are putting me onto the normal looking for work part of it. Is it any more effective in getting you employment as there seems to be very few employers actually…
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(On behalf of friend) Parents claiming JSA
One of my friend's parents wants to claim JSA. They have called the new claims telephone number, and their interview with the Job Centre is next week, so that the advisors could check ID, check the application done on the phone, and draw up a Job Seekers Agreement. His parents are claiming as a couple. Herdad has been…
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hooray job at last
thought i would share the good news with everyone.Hubby has been unemployed since last November, but had interview on Friday and was asked to start Monday.:) I am not looking forward to sorting all the paperwork out again,( loan insurance,payments etc ) and we wont be any better off, but he really needs this job to boost…
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I got A job too!!!
HI everyone i Have a Part time Job at sports Direct! , I have been at college since i left at school , im 17 and was very happy when i recieved this in my e-mail Its only monday , saturday and sunday , because im at college studying ICT. Carnt wait till they phone :beer:
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Building a LinkedIn Network
What is the best way to increase your network on LinkedIn? I have added my email lists and former work colleagues, but want to continue to add people so that I can reach out to even more contacts in my job search. I know about the $50/year option to join, but I thought that I would ask here to see if there are any thoughts…
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How do I get my wife back to work?
My wife has not worked for 15 years to bring up our 2 children (with my help as well) she does not drive and refuses to take any lessons. We have a small semi house mortgage paid off. I have worked different shifts, o/t ,weekends to bring home the bacon etc. Lost my job a couple of years ago but luckily got a new one again…
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I've been demoted at work while off on the sick?
I was signed off on the sick on the 6th August for stress at work. I haven't had any contact with my bosses, or most of my workmates, since then. They haven't called, written, emailed or text me since I left. I worked as a debt counsellor for one of the free advice charities, and I've heard on the grapevine that when I go…
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i got a job!!!
Had a job interview few weeks ago, was told i did really well but the director went on holiday and i needed to wait until he came back for the decision. Anyway i got a call to go into the office, and ive been offered a job as sales admin, PT (exqact hours i wanted) with a very decent wage package Im so happy atm! (watch…
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Company Share Scheme Issue
Hi All, This is a little confusing, and might be a tad long-winded, but here goes... I work for a small business, and am a salaried employee of 5 years. I have a small holding of shares which were given to me by the company around 3-and-a-half years ago. The shares do not give me voting rights, I was told at the time that…
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Old employer 4 Years Ago
Hi All, Once again I am looking for wisdom, so lets start the story, first off all lets rewind my life 4 years ago, I lived in Leeds and worked for British Gas, after my relationship broke down, I resigned from work, handed in my notice and left, I recived my final pay slip and P45 and moved home back to the North East.…
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Any teachers around?
Hi, I don't know if this is the right board but I just wanted some opinions. I am currently in my second year of a 3 year Primary Education course. I am enjoying it (although it is stressful and I get really nervous before every lesson!). Although I really want to be a teacher, lately I keep worrying that I will have no…
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Premium rate line how to do it
any tips from anyone on running a premium rate line.? I know the license is expensive for 1-1-1 live readings (psychic) approx 12k investment . but does anyone out there have experience or tips to share?:o:o any help good or bad appreciated.
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interview and test with local council
Hi, I have just been invited for an interview with the county council in my area. This is my first time going for interview with them. I am needing help:confused: The job is for a customer service office in a social care team.There is going to be a test and a interview.The test would comprises of the following areas ·…
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Cv help please !!!!
Hi all, Is there some kind and knowing soul out there who can look at my CV and tell me what I am doing wrong? I have been off work for ten yrs looking after my dad, but he died in April and when I used to work it was applications now everyone wants CV's and I have no idea I have looked on the web and made one but it looks…
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Benefit-In-Kind ...
ok, we all know that when you're in employment you sometimes get ‘official benefits’ (pension plan, health care... etc) and then occasionally the company might offer ‘flexible benefits’. But my benefit sort of falls in a different category... anyone else in the same boat?! Where I’ve been working for some years now, in an…
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Uni drop out-How do I put that on my CV?
After I finished school I went to straight to uni having applied through clearing for a course that I thought I would like, I felt isolated living at home and it lead to me failing my first year. I had to take a year out to resit my exams where i worked part time at a pub. I then sat my second year at uni and failed again.…
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Probation Period - Can i reduce hours?
I have a little boy who is 2 next month, when i went back to work after having him i only worked until 2pm. However the company went bust and closed so i was thn in a position looking for anyhing to pay the bills. I took a position in a school working term time only but hours are 8:30 until 5pm. I have noticed that my…
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NVQ level 2 in childcare and volunteering?
Hi all, hopefully you lovely people can help me out here. I've started doing 2 part time courses in english and maths, my partner works full time and i've been trying to find some funding for them because while the government says we can afford to pay these courses in reality we cant :confused: The college have said that…
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Temporary second job?
Sorry if this is in the wrong section, not sure if it should be in here or the tax section or the upping income area. I currently work full-time on a 20k a year job with (thankfully) a load of holidays at my disposal! However, this year has been quite demanding work wise and I still have a load of holidays left to take but…
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Job seeking for IT:
hello everyone, I'm fresher in the field of the Computer Science. I have good knowledge of languages like C,C++,Java,V.B.,Asp. Now, I'm seeking for job in the IT field only. :confused: Please help me..!!
