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Role advertised via agency - "Up to 30K"
Quick one. Saw an ad online for a role that caught my interest. The salary stated was advertised as "Up to 30k". Got a call from the agency who would like for me to go to an interview. The agency rep confirmed that the maximum they are paying is 27K. I asked the agency if they would consider going to 30 but they are…
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claiming JSA and setting up a business
Hi, I wondered if someone could help. My friend set up a Ltd company last September 2010, then opened a business bank account in October, put £1K in it so they could buy things like a printer and stationery (and generally allocate some money to the business) while they still had a job and were earning. They have not earnt…
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MSE News: Government launches back to work programme
This is the discussion thread for the following MSE News Story: "The Government has launched a scheme to help 2.5m people back to work in the next five years ..." Read the full story: Government launches back to work programme
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thinking of working from home text operator
what does everyone think? has anyone done this kind of work before? can anyone suggest any company's and how to get into it? have found one called text121 but have heard a mixture of things about the company. would be grateful for any advice and information :T:)
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Reason for leaving?
I was dismissed by my employers due to my sickness record in the last year after 11 years service. Now an application form says reason for leaving. What do I put as contract terminated or dismissed is going to look awful!!
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References Advice
I am currently filling in a job application and I've obviously got the references problem. I was recently dismissed from my post due to my sickness record over the last 18 months (Before that I was fine) and had worked under the same manager for over 4 years. However there were 3 managers in the office in different…
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interview tomorrow major CV issue??
A couple of months ago I was head hunted for a new job role. It wasn't the perfect role but offered more money so I decided to take it. The job was completely missold to me and I absolutely hate it. So I thought I could look for another job and tell the recruiter/future employer that I was missold the role. However I…
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Adult GCSE courses
Hi all, I need some advice. I've been off work for 4 years now with ongoing health issues and receive DLA and sickness benefit. Before my illness I had been self-employed for 30 years starting 3 businesses. (I'm now 52). I failed me 11 plus and left secondary school at 15 with zero academic qualifications but after school,…
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Being sacked and then getting job back after Media backlash
A woman sacked as Doncaster Rovers' mascot Donny Dog after posing in her underwear with the costume has been offered her job back. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-13716449 Intresting story just goes to show if you can get the Media on your side, even the local paper, the Employer will give in due to…
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Employer paying incorrectly - Help
Hi, just wondered if anyone had experienced or would know how I go about trying to get this issue sorted. Basically, since I started my job 3+ years ago I have always been paid a month behind (worked jan get paid end feb etc) but now that I have left on maternity when I was still expecting April's full pay at the end of…
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Scottish Power>>>Virgo Home Improvements>>>Safestyle UK ???
Hi, I applied for this job through the Jobcentre Plus website... http://jobseekers.direct.gov.uk/detailjob.aspx?sessionid=94bbb28e-8fcf-416a-908c-13d1a86a1882&pid=4&j=bdc/147374 I had a call today and was asked to go in for an interview tomorrow (Fri) and was sent the details to my phone via text. The text came from Virgo…
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When will I receive my P60?!
Hi, I wondered if anyone could tell me whether there is a deadline for employers to send out P60's, I work through an temping agency and I still haven't received my P60, they said they will send them in a couple of weeks. Thanks!
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HMRC temp. jobs
It has been reported in the news a few times that HMRC are taking on temps to help with workload However I can't find much about it on http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/jobs/current-vacancies.htm do they recruit through an agency? if so which one?
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Help with Weaknesses
Hi all, I have an interview late next week which I am doing a little preperation for just now. If I'm being brutally honest, I hate talking on the phone :embarasse, although I know it's a fact of life and majority of jobs have some form of talking on the phone. Do you think it would be ok to say this as a weakness at an…
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quick question about filling an application form in....
....Just had a text from a friend who is filling out application forms. She has asked me that one of them does not specify it has to be handwritten, only in black ink - would word processed be acceptable? I have NO idea! anyone? x
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Truthful reference
I have been thinking about references just lately and what if a truthful reference is as good as a bad reference? And that last employer was the one you worked for the last 8 years. plus the other companies you worked have ceased trading for about 15 years? What can you do then?
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Job Application Job History
At the moment, there is something going on at work (can't go into details as a colleague knows that I am on here) and may end up having to leave. For filling out job application forms, what would I put the reason as leaving? I am so scared about the result but I still need to keep my options open.
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Has anyone successfully negotiated...
a payrise with an employment agency? I've been temping with the same company for three months and am happy with everything except my hourly rate. When the agency first contacted me regarding the job, they said it was at a rate of £8 to £9 an hour. I specifically remember this as it was higher than other jobs I had been…
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Can I claim JSA if I voluntarily quit my job?
I'm quitting my job at the end of the month, voluntarily, because I've had enough. I've got over 16k savings. Are there any benefits I can claim, or can I claim JSA? Thanks.
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Manchester
Hi All, Just moved to Manchester and need to find a job ASAP. I've got work quick through agencies before (even though I'm not good at office work!) Does anyone know of any good, friendly agencies in Manchester? Is there a quick alternative to office work? I'm much more of a hands on person but obviously getting a job…
