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Being Self-employed in a Salaried Position
I've been invited to an interview on Monday with a company who pays its employees (I know technically you wouldn't be) a salary with set hours etc but as self-employed. Now this immediately set off alarm bells but at the same time it sounds like an interesting company on the face it, at the same time I have a few…
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Can someone offer some advice - wages
This is a bit of a long one, but I am desperate seeking some help. I am having problems with my employers regarding my wages. From September I have been on maternity leave. Around 6 weeks ago I had my return to work meeting, and at the same time I gave my bosses my new bank details. I was told that was fine and would be…
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is this right going from New deal to work programme
I started on the Flexible New Deal about a year ago and was told i would be on it for a year. Now my advisor has just phoned me and said i am going to the work programme now and will be seeing a new advisor and changed my appointment? Is this correct? Dont the jobcentre have to direct you to this?
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Finding international construction jobs
Hi, I am looking to find some websites or agencies that deal with international construction jobs please. I am primarily after finding jobs in Europe, but would also be interested to see what is available internationally. If anyone could help me out with this information, it would be greatly appreciated :D Thanks in…
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Salary requirements
Why do employers ask for this on the application form or during interview? What is the best way to answer?
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please ignore
please ignore
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Jobs through friends i dont get it.
say i own a comapny and my son has a friend who wants a job there, will i hire him. well in most cases yes. but there are loads of better candiates who could make more money for company and more expriinced., yet i still hire my sons friend why do people do this.
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Travel costs when applying for work
Do you take this into account? currently i work 11.75 hours a week, ive seen a job today that is between 14 and 16 hours a week 6 days a week but is 15 miles away. petrol wise thats between £ 20 and £ 25 but if i pay emergency tax due to my other jobs thats around £ 17 to £ 20 off my wage, is it worth applying? If you take…
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13 week review questions
At the 13 week jobcentre review, can you insist on only going for permanent jobs and do you have to drop your salary expectations from what you agreed when you first signed on. Thanks
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temporary jobs on a cv
Does it look bad having lots of temporary jobs on a cv, my current employment wont beable to continue to keep me on after august due to cut backs so this will be a 3 months job. There are a few other jobs advertised I want to go for but all temporary till end of august. Does it look bad having lots of temp jobs on your…
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Should this be on CV?
Hi There, I first came to UK under working holiday program which allows me to stay for 2 years but work for 1. During that 2 years, i find it utmost difficult to land in a 'decent job' ( i am a uni grad) so i end up doing packing work for agencies. Long story cut short, i am more permenant now ( visa) and has worked as an…
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a bit gutted missed a call
I had a phone call today but my phone was on silent as I was at work. I googled the number and it was the asda recruitment line, tried ringing it back but it is just a voice message saying your were called today by asda we will call you back soon. I have applied for a few jobs with asda lately. Do you think they do phone…
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Leaving a job and untaken holidays
Looking for some advice, im leaving my job and have 5 days holiday left over i work 20hrs per week and have my bank holidays included in my holidays can anyone tell me how many of my 5 days im entitled to be taken off my notice period? am i entitled to the whole 5 days? thanks.
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job interview need advice please???
Hi Everyone, Would like a bit of advice if possible.... I currently work for a recruitment agency, I perform well, feel I am good at my job, and enjoy my job role. However I HATE my manager, I feel she is holding me back, blocking my career path, and cannot stand working in our office with her. I have been here now for 2…
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Anyone used The Knowledge Academy?
I'm considering obtaining a Prince2 qualification and have found an company called The Knowledge Academy who offer them. Has anyone had any experience with them? Thanks :)
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Unpaid and unrecorded overtime
This is not a question for me but one that arrose on another forum. An 18 year old works in a shop on NMW, he regularly has to stay late (45 mins or so) but does not get paid any extra. I questioned that this would take him below NMW but the person said there is no record made of the overtime. Would the extra time have to…
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Pre Employment Credit Check
Ive been offered a job working for Lloyds Banking Group, subject to reference and credit checks. What does the credit checks involve? Ive got some debt, £1500 overdraft with Lloyds TSB & £1000 credit card with Santander. Ive got 2 direct debits, & have missed a few payments with my phonebill or credit card but have always…
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career change AAT course
Just wondered if anyone could offer any advice through experience. I'm currently working in the NHS as a nurse, but to be honest i'm starting to dislike it massively- one of the main reasons i'm sticking with it is that i have a young child is that they are flexible about my hours and how i work them and the other reason…
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Driving agencies
Hi. I am looking for some pointers in the direction of good agencies for driving work in the South London area. I recently passed my Cat C licence and although my full time job does not involve any driving what so ever, my contract here does end at the end of November. With this in mind, I am looking to try and get some…
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CV Support/Feedback
It has been a long time since I have had to do a CV. I would be grateful for feedback, especially from a retail point of view, as this is the area of work that I wish to return to. I have removed any identifying detail. Thanks [FONT="]PERSONAL STATEMENT[/FONT] [FONT="] [/FONT] [FONT="]As an experienced…
