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CRB checks
Do driving offences have to be declared for CRB checks? A friend of mine is applying for a job and it is subject to CRB and he's not done this before. He was pulled up for no insurance/tax/MOT a few years ago, paid a fine, didn't go to court but filled out a form instead agreeing with it, fine was paid through a machine at…
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Difficult one??
Briefly.....been working for same small day nursery for 17 yrs...most of employees are also long serving too. This year...due to drop in number of children attending.....it looks (again) as if hours may be cut. Employer has just taken on her own daughter..18yrs old not yet qualified but working towards it...........when…
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Really cheeky but.....
As this board........................
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Help ! Unemployed as of today !
Hello. In a world of trouble as of today so here is the story. On the 20th of June I was asked to attend an interview for a mobile security job based in Chester.The interview went well and they got me to fill in a lot of forms and even filled in and signed the 48hour week form (which they wrote 60 hours)which I thought was…
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Feeling victimized in my job and don't want to go in......Help!
I will try and keep this as short as possible. I've worked in a supermarket on the same dept for nearly 5 years and for the most, enjoyed what I do and who I work with. A few months ago a colleague joined us from another dept, everything was fine until a few weeks ago when she started complaining about myself and another…
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Non-desk based jobs?
I was wondering if people could help me come up with ideas for non-desk based jobs? It has to be something you can go into with no specific vocational qualifications. i am a graduate with a good degree but its in an academic subject. I dont mind some desk work but i would like something that is not 100% desk based, and I…
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Should I pass up this opportunity?
I recently graduated (this July) after completing three very hard years of work at university. I have now been selected/headhunted as a possible candidate for a paid internship due to start early september, however I would need to attend an interview. The problem is that i am not yet sure what career area i want to go…
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Is there an overtime limit per month?
Is there a legal max amount of overtime workers in UK are allowed to work each month? My gf's company is expanding rapidly and she's been offered as much as she likes, but a colleague told her there is a 'max hours per month' rule to uk workers, is this true??
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Safeguarding Ex-employee's personal items
Employee leaves company without notice. Employer writes to employee asking for confirmation of resignation and receives no response. Employee visits company eight months later requesting return of personal items left behind. Company had held said items for a period of two months then disposed of them. Company is entitled…
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Employee Confidentiality
Hi everyone I am after a bit of advice. My wife was employed as a travel agent and over time selling targets were imposed on holidays, extras etc. My wife decided that this wasnt for her esepcially as there was no training provided as well as some unethical processed so she decided to resign. She has kept in touch with one…
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I need help:(
i have been with my current employers for just over 6 months now.I have been told today that one of our customers need to perform credit/crb/money laundering/identity checks on me. I only really have a problem with the credit checking as i'm trying to sort my debts out but on paper i look terrible, no ccjs but i'm sure…
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Second Stage at Saga
Hi All, I recently had an interview with Saga and they emailed me today saying I had been successful and have moved on to the testing stage. I have no idea what this stage entails and Im quite nervous! Has anyone been through the testing stage at Saga? The position I have applied for is Care Coordinator. Any advice would…
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question about jobs
i heard that jobs are paying less and you are expected to do more than ever does anyone agree? The reason alot of people dont hear back when they apply either is that the staff who are answering the applications are also stretched too?
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childcare vouchers /salary sacrifice.
Situation.. employee is just above the earnings limit to receive child benefit, and at present pays childcare costs "up front" in cash. IF he were to sacrifice some of his salary and get childcare vouchers instead, would his salary be regarded as the lower figure for tax, child benefits etc ? ( hopefully it would fall…
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Temp job with Contract OR PAYE - is this odd?
Hi, I wonder if anyone can help? I've been called by an agency I have not heard from before, based in London but for a job in North Wales. They are offering to put me forward as a temp for a 3-4 week job, and they were very keen to stress that there would be no interview (which is a bit odd though I have had agency jobs…
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Preliminary Interview
Hello everyone, I'm a newbie to posting but a (very) long time lurker. I have a preliminary interview coming up and I wondered if any of you have attended a preliminary interview or conducted a preliminary interview. What kinds of questions were you asked? What are they looking for at this stage? Is there anything else I…
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Cover Letters
Hi Just a bit of help really, I am about to apply for a job where it states Applications must be made in writing with a covering letter detailing currently salary and benefits, salary expectations and a current CV. Please ensure that you account for all gaps in your employment and detail how you meet our essential…
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How diffricult is SAGE?
I am looking at a job description which says the role may involve SAGE and payroll which I have no experience in. How difficult is it to learn SAGE and could I learn it at evening classes? I am confident with Excel and databases if that helps.
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Interview date in the middle of booked holiday
Hope you don't mind me asking for help usually hang out on another MES board but have recently decided to apply for a new job. Closing date for new job is 29th July interview date is 3rd August. I fly out to see my family on the 29th at 5pm and is not back in the UK until the 13th August. Bit of a problem isn't it! Bit of…
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Change of Contract & TUPE
Hi. I'm looking for some advice and hope people here may be able to help. This post goes on for a while - please bear with me. I have worked for my current employer for around 10 years. Last year, we were sold to a new employer and transferred to the new company under TUPE. Around 6 weeks ago, the new company announced a…
