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What did you get training in last?
What did you last get training in, and did you find it helped you or years afterwards you didn't even use it ever lol.
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Is going into debt to pay for training worth it?
So, an internal promotion I went for was unsuccessful so its brought back to the forefront an ongoing idea to do an online course to get a qualification. This would be either to make another promotion attempt (either with my current employer or elsewhere) or to train for another career. But either way its going to cost…
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So seems I've lost holiday entitlement by switching jobs?
OK hoping I've missed something here but don't think I have. I mentioned in a previous thread about getting a new job, My current employer pays holiday pay straight of the bat, no need to accrue anything, it's paid in advance then clawed back throughout the rest of the year. The end scenario being once you leave rather…
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What happens when probation isn't passed
I'm looking at extended probation, my Team Leader has been heavily trying to sell me the 1 weeks easy out notice as he can't cope with me :D Anyway if we agree what happens to references and the like, I'm somewhat genuinely puzzled what happens in these situations as not sure you can be deemed as leaving on a good note?…
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P60s from Recruitment Agencies?
Hypothetically, if you sign up with a recruitment agency and only work 1 shift. should you still receive a p60 at the end of the tax year if you are still listed as an employee for them? I worked for an agency from june - january ish. I was told that i should not receive a P60 because although i have worked many shifts for…
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Can I claim JSA if relocating?
Hello, My partner has just been offered a new job 200 miles away and we are planning to move there in 3 weeks time. This involves me leaving my current job in order to job hunt in a new city. Obviously I hope i can secure employment of some sort fairly quickly, but can I claim JSA and/or housing allowance in the meantime?…
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recruit 8 - scam
look how many jobs they advertise, they have my details. wonder what there want everyone's details for, no number on site, lots of advertising http://www.totaljobs.com/Recruit_8-jobs https://www.recruit8.com/
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Employment Tribunal
Hello everyone I have been directed here by a friend who says you guys are all very helpful. I would be extremely grateful for an advice regarding my situation. I am representing myself at an employment tribunal. the witness statements were meant to be exchanged last week but the respondent's solicitor asked for an…
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job references - previously self employed
I am currently self employed but hoping to start a new job very soon. I've been self employed for the last 20 years & the companies I worked for prior to that no longer exist. Can anyone advise me on what type of references would be suitable to an employer in this case?
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Interview follow up
I've just gone through a two stage interview process but unfortunately didn't get the job, as I was just pipped to the post. It was organised through an agency so it's the agent who has told me I was unsuccessful and who has been my point of my contact throughout the process. However, I'm tempted to drop a quick email to…
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Is there a RightMove-style website for job hunters?
There's nothing worse than trudging through countless websites, all having their different ways of doing things, whilst looking for a job. So.... is there a website that brings all of the job websites into one easy-to-use place? Is there a website for job seekers in the same style as RightMove? I'm a member of nearly 30…
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Part time work - bank holiday query
Hi. Firstly, apologies for reposting if this has been covered before - I'm struggling to understand some of the responses. I am employed on a 9 month, part time contract and am trying to work out if I should get a pro rata allowance for BH's that fall on my days off. Contract info: 30/04/14 - 30/01/15 24 hrs per week:…
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Hermes delivering parcels..
Hi got a lady coming to see me tomorrow about delivering parcels, however looking it up on Google seems to throw up lots of stories about poor rates of pay and high insurance costs? I quite fancy this type of work has anyone any experience/advice please?
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Reference when never worked before?!
I've never worked. I left school five years ago- so assuming that's out of it. Only person I can think of is my old JC advisor and my psychiatrist. I did a distance learning course for a few months a year ago- could I put them down?
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Visit school before job application
Just wanting some quick advice on a job i've seen advertised. It's a school administrator position that would be ideal, only problem is that i've only just seen it on the council website due to being on holiday and the closing date is this Thursday. It's a very involved application form with a person spec and full page for…
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Any Home Energy Advisors On?
Hi, Anyone done this type of work before its commission only, but easy sells apparently if you can find the people who require a new boiler or roof insulation. Any issues you need to look out for is it worth the time? They claim you can make between 500-1000 OTE a week after being fully trained and they pay for it and give…
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Government schemes for starting a business?
I plan to start a business. I was actually self employed and working from home until I divorced recently leaving me without resources to continue work. I now need to set up the work I was doing in a dedicated location. It is a recording studio, I will be re-establishing the work I used to do from home (writing and…
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update on job applied for
Hi everyone, Iv applied for a job on the 5/6/14 and the recruitment company got back to me on the 11/6/14. I had a telephone interview to see if I was suitable for the role which I passed, they told me they have forwarded my CV to the company and they look through them to see who they want to interview. I have rung the…
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Question re:starting new job in notice period
I am a TA working term time. I have been looking for a new job and so my employer could recruit a new TA, I handed my notice in with an end date of 31st August. I have found a job and they want me to start at end of July- Ill be able to work flexible hours over summer holidays. Can I still be paid until 31st August from my…
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Agency work
Hi all, am starting some agency work tomorrow in a school, I've managed to misplace my id badge, anyone have any idea if the school will be ok with me having no ID or should I contact agency first thing & see if they could make me another one, never worked with an agency before, will they be ok to make up another one for…
