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Christmas Jobs
Hi all, I just wanted to start a thread about Christmas jobs, as I'm sure there are a lot of people out there who will be after them, and we can keep each other updated about who's hiring, whether to go on their website or ask in store etc. I am planning on going round my local town centre asking about Christmas jobs on…
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Giving in notice when not signed a contract
HI just need some advise I have worked 1 year and have not had a contract to sign. I have given 1 month notice to leave and they are saying that it should be 3 months but will try and adhere to it. I have been paid for 6 weeks school holiday as we get paid every month in a school. It has got so bad at work that I want to…
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Daughter hasn't been paid and needs help a.s.a.p.
My daughter is a student and works part time in a supermarket and has to clock in and out. Her clocking in card has been playing up and she has reported it on several occassions and was given a number to type in instead. She forgot to take the number with her and her employer has refused to pay her £180 of her wages :eek:…
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All advise welcome!
Hi, first time post! I am presently doing a 3 week work plan through the jobcentre. I am qualified proffessional and cannot find work so....I am now resorting to be a delivery van driver, change is as good as a holiday haha! Could sombody please explain that if I am earning £6.50 per hour at 35 hours a week and recieving…
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Funeral work / employement
Hi to all in the forum, I have worked in the catering and hospitality sector for over 15 years, with good customer service skills, but really want to change direction. I have always been interested in funeral work , ( funeral arranger, that sort of line of work ) Just wondering if anyone on the forum works in this…
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Pro Rata Question
Not sure if this is the right place...... but if you can help me please? I dont understand the term Pro Rata Basically I have a job interview in the morning, the post is for a Receptionist, 17K Pro Rata, hours 8-1pm or 1-6pm (5 hours a day - I doubt there will be a lunch break in this as I will start before or after lunch)…
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Jobsearch Support Service
Thought I would let you know about the above scheme which is for "Newly Unemployed Professionals". My company has signed up to provide this service, which consists of training in interview technique, job applications, personal stocktake etc. You have to be referred by your Jobcentre Plus adviser, but it appears it is not…
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Which months of year bigger companies recruit people most
In the UK especially in London which month does bigger companies (Investment banks, IT, Accountancy, Law firms etc) recruit most?
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Routes To Becoming A Teaching Assistant
Hey. :wave: I'm a bit nervous about posting here but here it goes. I've been on Income Support and DLA for two or so years due to mental illness. However, I'm working on getting better and really want to come off of benefits. The mental health team are advising me that I'm not well enough yet but I hate being stigmatised…
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How much can AAT qualified jobs go for?
Im only just starting a course studying AAT. i want to get a better paid job in the future. how much can an AAT qualified person earn? thanks hope its not a stupid question :o
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Job interview
Hello Everyone, Have been offered a job interview for next wednesday. Its my first job interview and i was wondering what sort of things you would all wear to it? I have an appointment over the job centre today to collect some bvouchers to buy some xclothes with. Its for the NHS as an health records co-ordinator. Many…
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BTEC teaching assistant course.
Hello,I am after some advice please. I want to be a teaching assistant. I have applied to my local collage and have been given a place on a BTEC course. I have not been able to find a lot of information about the BTEC course everything seems to be about the NVQ TA course, which had no places left. I would like to know if…
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Question about agency holiday pay please?
I wondered if anyone knew the answer to this, I've searched online re agency employment rights etc, but couldn't find anything that covered it? At the beginning of this year I started a temp to perm job through an agency, which was supposed to be permanent after 3 months. In the end I was made permanent with the employer…
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Shareholder Dividends
Hi everybody. New to the forum and not too sure where to post this! Basically i have been working for the same company now or 9 years. About 4 years ago i was given a 5% share in the business and for the past 3 years have been given a Dividend (5%) based on profits. This year however even though the company made a profit…
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Is there any hope of getting an accountancy job with a 2:2?
I've just graduated this July with a 2:2 in Mathematics and Finance and I want to get into accounting. I've searched through endless recuitment sites and apply to any trainee accounting jobs avaliable (normally about 2-3 a day) but I haven't had any interviews! I've had my CV and cover letter checked out by 2 specialists…
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Tupe law and company sick pay
Does anyone know if company sick pay is transfered/protected/ whatever its called by tupe law? My contract was taken over in october my old contract says that i am entitled to 8 weeks company sick pay but there has been no new contract since or employee handbook for that matter. I tried to ask my manager when i gave my…
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Shortening notice period using remaining holiday allowance
Hi, hoping someone can advise me. I've just given notice (4 weeks) to my current employer and am moving to a new job. However my new company want me to start a couple of days before the notice period ends (this is due to some delays and strange advice I got from the recruitment company). I also have 7.4 days of accrued…
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Boots payment rate
Does anyone know what the hourly pay rate is in Boots london stores.
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loss of earnings claim?
okay please no flaiming about money grabbing yada yada genuine questions here. My OH started a new job a couple of weeks ago after being made redundant from her other job. on her way to work she popped into cafe,however as she went in the door she slipped on the wet floor. it was a very wet day. there was no wet floor sign…
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Funds for training to gain employment
Can anyone help please? I need to get Rope Access and Survival certificates to gain access on the rigs,trouble is Rope Access course is £600 and Survival is £710.Is there a way I could get this via grant etc..As I don't think the DWP would entertain me.Thanks in advance for any help.
