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How can I improve KDPH
I recently applied for a job. I did well and scored very high on there assessment. However even after 2 attempts was told I was let down by my KDPH. So I learned its a fancy word for typing speed. I have worked in call centres for years so was quite shocked. Anyway just wondered best way to improve this, so my next job…
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CIMA Study
Anybody out there studying CIMA I am currently studying F2 and E2 and I am looking for a study buddy based near Preston
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Enormous gap in CV, eek!??
Hello I've been unemployed since late 2007 and this year I'm determined to turn my mess of a life around - starting with finding a job. I've recently got in touch with a careers advisor, and started some voluntary work. I'm sending my CV off everywhere and applying for everything I can. But at our latest appointment my CA…
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Rolled up holiday pay
Is this not allowed anymore even for supply type work? Relative is a supply teacher who gets paid an hourly rate for teaching as and when needed. Sometimes she will work a day or two and just put in a claim for hours worked or sometimes she will get a contract for a term or two. For the longer contracts she still just gets…
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Advice please on Supported Ind. Living work
Hi I've been stuck on JSA for the past 6 months now and previously, was on ESA for cancer. I'm all well and (fairly) fit again now but can't find any work:( Theres an agency thats opened closed by, and it deals with supported independent living (live-in/sleep in/respite/support etc) I love working with people in a support…
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Selling myself in an email. Help please :)
Hi, I am currently at college studying Access to HE, and I've got a spot at uni in September *woop!* I am going to be studying a BA Marketing degree and before I start (and as part of my college portfolio) I really want to visit some local Marketing Agencies to look at what they do, ask some questions and get a little bit…
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Sacked with no Warnings after 13 months service?
Quick question, Can someone be sacked after 13 months service for absenteeism without any verbal or written warnings? Thanks in advance.
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Payment for Training
If I work my 37.5 standard hours a week, and attend a training day which is additional to my normal working hours, why is my employer telling me he will only pay me at a standard rate, not time and a half which is my typical overtime rate? Any help you can offer would be great, thx. Best wishes Jumpy
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How long should I wait to be paid?
Hi, I have just recently left my job and I was wondering how long I should wait to get my final pay? I was paid monthly (due at end of the month) and just wondered if I have to wait til then.
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Open University study advice?
I did a couple of Open Uni modules a few years back when I was unemployed, and obviously being unemployed time wasn't an issue, however I am now struggling to balance work and family life. I started a 60 point course, they say 16 hours, the blocks maybe take 16 hours but add in TMA's CMA's etc it works out a lot more. I…
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Vision2learn
Has anyone done any training courses with this government-funded system? I'm particularly interested in the Business and Administration course.
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Question for Secretaries/PAs
I know that the secretarial/PA role has changed dramatically over the years. I've been a legal secretary for 27 years, at Chairman/PA level for the past 20. My main boss is retiring soon and I will then be working for a younger partner (it's a law firm). My "old school" boss kept me pretty busy with his work and personal…
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Holiday entitlement
I have been working part time for four months covering whilst an employee is on long term sick and asked my employer whether I am accumulating any holidays but my employer said I am not entitled to any holidays as I am only a temporary worker. I was under the impression that you accumulated holidays for every month you…
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Work programme lone parents.
Hi just wondered if anyone knows the rules for lone parents and work programme courses. I am being sent on one that finishes at half three and five miles from home, but my sons school finishes at ten past three. Can they force me to put my son with a childminder or will i be sanctioned if i refuse. Thanks.
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Millionjobs speed dating event with top businesses
ATTENTION - this is 18-24 only by the way. Now that you know that. Is anyone going to this? You've probably not heard of it yet. I am going! Its a "speed dating" event with top businesses in London next Thursday to give advice and mock interviews. http://millionjobs.org.uk/2013/01/31/valentines-day-speed-dating/
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Business Travel Tips
Hi All, I'm starting a new short contract next week:j and I'm looking for some travel tips. It's quite far from home so I'll be staying in a hotel. I'm also a student so will take the train using my student railcard and pay for expenses with a cashback credit card. I've already booked several nights at a hotel through…
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Having to work in London more than I'd like
The company I work for was acquired last year. The new contract states my place of work as our current office, and I was doing 1 day a week in the London office. However, my new manager now is asking me to work two days in London... a 2 hour train either way and 30 mins either side - so in total 6 hours travel each time I…
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How long before chasing feedback?
I was told they were hoping to short list by end of this week. I haven't heard anything yet. I really want to chase them as it is my dream job and I have an interview somewhere else on Wednesday but I really want to hold on for this other job. I don't want to come across as too pushy and desperate, how Long would you wait?
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jaguar landrover
Hi i am starting at jlr solihull next week any tips
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Grievance? bullying? not really sure...
I wondered if someone could give me advice on the issue below - I will try to make it as short as I possibly can, I also won't mention who I am employed by but I am a public sector worker. When I started my role in my current employment I had some problems with my wages and one of my colleagues (same pay band as me)…
