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Advice needed about writing a witness statement
Yesterday there was a big heated arguement in the office between an employee and the MD. As a bystander I have been requested to submit a witness statement regarding the incident. Im very new to the office and there are only 4 of us including the MD I feel like I have been put in an awkward situation. The MD spoke to me…
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Michael Page
Every job I apply for on their website I get a rejection email from, even though most of the jobs I see I could easily do.
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Return to work after Maternity Leave
Hi, I was supposed to return to my part time cleaning job on Monday (4 April), I told my employer in January i was returning the first week of April and 2 weeks ago i phoned her again to remind her i was returning on the 4 April, I contacted her last Wednesday 30 April, to tell her I wanted to collect key to premises on…
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Offered new job-what to do about giving notice ?
The job has been offered to me via an agency, do I wait to get the offer in writing before handing in my notice ? Are there any other safeguards anyone can suggest before I go and see my boss ? Many thanks in advance
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I can't find my passport and my interview asks we take it in to provide eligibility..
is there anything else I can take? I have my driver's license, P60/wage slips... *cries*
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adult phone work
ok guys i need your help has anyone heard of or worked for/works for KISS TEL???????????? i have just filled in there application and had to upload a picture too?? i hope they don't use it! need to know if this is legit company , they are based in cambs rates of pay seem ok for these kinds of jobs please can you all reply…
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Please help - appeal letter
hello, I am looking to appeal against a dismissal .... this is the letter I have written - I am writing to tell you that I wish to raise a grievance (and appeal my dismissal from ??). This action is being considered with regard to the following circumstances: On 1st April I was dismissed on the grounds that my workmanship…
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Jobseekers Allowance Help.
Hi, I was self employed but just closed my business (just a small ebay business). I have now applied for jobseekers allowance and have an interview on Monday with the Jobcentre to finalise this. One thing they have asked to see is my business accounts from the last 12 months. I just wondered if anyone knew why they need to…
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I hate job interviews.
I hate how uncomfortable they make you feel. :( Horrid.
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WHSmith application
Want 5 years worth of references but I can only provide 4. GRRRRR!!!!!!!!!! Theres no one left working where I used to work back then, so I dont have a name to put down in the space provided. Double GRRRRR!!!!!!! Rant over.
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Thinking of self employment? Help!
Hello everyone. I'm not sure if this belongs here, so feel free to move or delete it. I just need some help! For the past few months I have been on Jobseekers allouance, like a lot of other people trying to find a job. I am twenty years old and have only had one paying job, which was for a charity. I've done some charity…
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Working longer hours in fewer shifts - break allowance the same
My step brother works in a call centre full time, 40 hours a week. He used to work 5x 8 hour shifts. Now, they have made it now so they only work 4 days a week, but the shifts are now 10 hours long. Great having an extra day off, but he and his colleagues are complaining that things like breaks for using the toilet haven't…
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Help, in need of advise.
Hiya I am 24 and have worked for a car company in the West Midlands for 4 years in Administration/Accounts Administration support. Sadly just before Christmas my manager passed away after not being well for several months. Her job title was Accounts Manager. Over the 4 years I gradually did more and more of my managers job…
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discretionary company sick pay scheme
is a company allowed to operate a discretionary sick pay scheme on the basis that, during absence that meets the company rules, they may or may not continue to pay an employee some or all of their salary at their discretion, with no further clarification in the employment contract? i'm a bit confused as i've never worked…
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Clear Links Support
Has anyone heard of these before? They have a job advertised on the JCP website. I've got right to the bottom of the app form and it's asking for bank details. Seems very dodgy but the ad and website seem genuine.
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phone interview - never phoned back
A few days ago I sent off my application for a job and today received a phone-call about it. They asked if they could give me a phone interview there and then, but as I was out at the time I wasn't able to talk. I asked if they could ring back in an hour's time as I would then be home which they said was fine. Of course…
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Going self employed - really scary!
I have the chance to become self employed, and have at the moment two organisations that are willing to buy in my services. I've been an employee all my life and am sat here shaking at the thought of being wholely responsible for NI, tax etc, plus not having an income if clients don't turn up etc. Don't want to worry my…
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Health assessment for new job
I had to fill in a questionnaire about my health for my new job and send it back to HR. On it I detailed that I had a back condition (which causes no problems and was discharged for ten years ago), I had previously suffered from panic attacks (but had not done for over 4 years) and that I suffer from migraines. I've been…
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Panicking or ungrateful?
Just looking for some opinions. I was made redundant after 17 years last month. Had my 1st interview today for a temp part time post. Not ideal, but I thought it's better than nothing. If successful I start Monday. I've been applying for more appealing positions, but I'm pretty confidant about getting this one. Am I just…
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MSE News: Below-inflation rise in minimum wage announced
This is the discussion thread for the following MSE News Story: "The minimum wage will increase by 15p to £6.08 but the 2.5% rise is lower than the 5.5% rate of inflation ..." Read the full story: Below-inflation rise in minimum wage announced
