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Interview - Motivation for applying for this job
Hi there, What questions should i anticipate in a telephone interview lasting for 30 minutes regarding my motivations for applying for the job? Its a graduate analyst job. Any help would be a appreciated. Cheers
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To be, or not to be....
Ok, who does/has worked in garages? I'm at a point in my life where I want to change what im doing, start doing something im actually interested in. So im thinking about mechanics. Problem is, im 30, so the question is; are there mature part-time courses out there in this that actually get you recognised quals that help to…
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Employer Changing pay cycle - Legals?
hi Employer is proposing to change our pay structure to a every 4 week pay, so there is no set pay day, most are upset about this. is there any legals, regarding your employment contract, and your rights. any advice on the changes and were we stand if we dont like the new pay cycle.
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Hairdressing Courses
Hi All I'm 25 and want to train as a hairdresser. Unfortunately I can't afford the college course - 1 is £650 the other is £850! Can anyone think of other ways that I can go about it? Thanks
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How to become an IFA?
Hi everyone Iam currently thinking about a career change and becoming an IFA. I have discovered that I am really into it and would like to become a financial advisor. Im finding it hard to get started in the industry and was wondering if anyone had any advice on the best route to becoming an IFA? I know that you need to…
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Employer issue
I have a great employer and I have nothing to complain about. Every now and then my expenses are a little slow in getting to my bank account, but that's about it. (Posted in response to SarEl's comment that we rarely get people posting about how good their employers are]. So to tip the balance in the other direction - mine…
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Childcare costs for striking teachers
Hi, I'm hoping the very helpful and knowledgeable people on here would be able to help regarding the teachers strike and costs of childcare. OK a little background, I'm a single mum of three, and I work part time in a temporary position (lost my permanent job a few months back and took it as a fill in until I find…
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Short time working and Tax Credits
I'm currently working 16hrs a week as a bookkeeper/admin for a small firm. The firm is going through financial difficulties & a lack of work at the moment so i'm really not needed to be here for the two full days. For the last few weeks the boss has been telling me to leave once all my work is done and he'd pay me to the…
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Can my employer withhold pay?
I work for a photography company, I was taken on to cover the busy Christmas period. I had my last shoot yesterday, so I got my invoice ready and emailed it to my boss expecting to come and collect a cheque today like I normally do. He rang me to say he's not paying me until I've given him back all his equipment, despite…
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Being pushed out of my job
I work as a supermarket shelf stacker and have done for fourteen years now. In the past year or so, new working practices and targets have been introduced which are designed to cut costs. It’s been made clear that if staff fail to hit these targets, it’s a disciplinary matter and that regular failure to do so will result…
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Dilema, what would you do?
The background I work for a large company in a warehouse. I was on agency for 3 years and then they advertised 12 company vacancies. The company use 100s of agencg staff and the general way it works is that they move people from department to department as they are needed. It may be packing, labelling, sorting, picking…
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Travel Agency Job: Detailed List of Countries Visited
Hi all, I am seeking advice and opinions from all but ideally would also the like the houghts of employers or people that have recently been through the employment process. I applied for a Travel Agency position and have no travel qualifications/work experiences. I made my application regardless, most of my focus regarding…
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suspended on second job does it affect first job
i,ve been suspended in my second job on full pay due to a investigation on conflict of interest they said i'd been talking about a new company and praising the new company to customers if i did it was malious to the company i work for now, will this affect my 1st job in any way and i'm i better giving my notice in and have…
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Signed off sick but had message from boss wanting to talk work
Hi I'm not sure if this is the place to post but my brain is in a bit of a pickle, I'm on my own and I don't know what to do. I'm currently signed off work due abdominal pains that are under investigation and stress. I have just had a text from my boss saying they want to know a good time to call this afternoon to go over…
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What to pay off first
Hi, I am new to this site so hope i am doing this in the right place. I woul like some advise on what debt to pay off first. Metropolitan collections- £562.12- current Shop direct- £230.00- current barclaycard- £980- current capital one- £95- current I am going to be trying for a mortgage middle of next year but have a…
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Attending courses whilst off sick
I am off work at the moment after a knee operation. Just after the operation I found out that I had been accepted onto a year long course through work. My boss was happy for me to accept the place even though she knew I was off work. The first day of the course is next Friday and the other days are after my return to work.…
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Advice on choosing an employment lawyer?
My boyfriend has just been sacked (with 3 months notice) from his job - this is due to a disability that arose as a result of an illness. His employers are saying they are unable to find him suitable work. We believe he has grounds for claiming unfair dismissal but obviously we want to get advice from a professional. How…
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Bullied at Work help please
Hello, I am new here and have been reading posts for the last few days and would really appreciate some advice. I am a manager of a small company and have been for three years - I am an intelligent, professional person who has upped the reputation of the company and worked extremely hard to get where I am. The owner of the…
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Advice on handing in notice
Hi - I would appreciate a bit of advice if anyone could help. My husband has been offered a new job, starting on 3rd January 2012. He currently works for a company who will break up for their Christmas holidays on Friday 23rd December 2011 and will resume business again on Tuesday 3rd January 2012. He has to give one…
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30 Nov Strike
Hi, folks, I am looking for some advice, I have spent a while browsing forums but not found the definitive answer I need :) Briefly, I work part-time and not in any union. I work x number of hours per week over x many days (forgive the scant details, do not want to be identified) I do not work on Wednesdays but have been…
