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A little CV advice needed regarding temp job...
I was made redundant in September and for the last few weeks have been doing some temping. My CV is up to date with my last job, where I was for 5 years. All I'd really like to know is whether to put the last few weeks temping on the top of my CV as my most recent job (it's all been at one place) or whether to mention it…
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Discriminination in the workplace - By speaking as my colleagues put it "posh"
Can anyone please help ? I have looked at discrimination in the workplace articles but have found that I am unable to find a category that this particular discrimination may exist. I was told by a manager today in a 1 to 1 meeting that my work colleagues object to the way in which I speak ,that I ,in their words “they felt…
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Permanent/Fixed Term Contracts
I'm currently on a contract at work that is fixed term (for 12 months). It's only just come to my attention recently that the job might have been advertised as permanent. A colleague who also started on the same day as me was also pointing this out (he's on fixed term too). I will raise the issue with my manager but are my…
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Recruitment Agencies?
Hello, ive been told by my personal adviser to register with recruitment agencies could any one recomend any i should register with? im in the Brighton / Hove area if that makes much difference. Thanks in advanced.
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Stat sick pay limit
Does anyone know how long a person can claim SSS (statutory sick pay for? I heard it was 28 weeks max
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CV opinions please
After consulting a number of careers websites I decided to write a skill based CV. I listed my previous jobs in chronological order and for each one I wrote some headings and just a line or two to show how I demonstrated each skill. At the end I also included a brief personal statement just to explain the gaps and show…
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Am i entitled to anything?
Hi, im just wondering if anyone knows if im entitled to any holiday or any other sort of pay from my employer (morrisons) after my contract was terminated due to illness a few weeks ago. They mentioned something about 2 and half weeks pay but wasnt sure about it and head office wouldnt tell me anything. I was emplyed by…
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New Deal and Learndirect
Hi. I am due to go on New Deal in a month but I applied for a Learndirect at home course. I want to do Learndirect because at least I can choose what I want to do and gain more better qualifications than New Deal. I have an appointment to see my ND advisor next week. Do I tell him I am doing Learndirect. Would I still have…
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registering as self employed
Good Afternoon, My son has been unable to find work since graduating in July 2008.He was on jobseekers allowance, and was working as a volunteer.The company he was volunteering at happily gave him some paid hours.My son signed off from jobseekers, and has been told to register as self employed. Who does he contact about…
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got a telephone interview and im well nervous
got a telephone interview for a job today and im absoulutey nervous they sent me the questions that thyre gonna ask me so i got a bit of a heads start im desperate for a job can anyone give me some help
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Jobcenter Plus job site - are the employers real?
Just wondered as my sons has applied for a couple of labouring jobs in Essex area - first one said yeah yeah can get you a start tomorrow just need telephone number for reference of previous employer - gave him the number of the agency I got the work through - they never heard from him - I rang him and he just kept saying…
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Getting a Job: No Fixed Abode
I am about to become "no fixed abode". I am giving notice on my flat and going to stay at a friend's house for a short while and look for work. Because of this, all kinds of issues are running through my mind, like where the heck to even register the car at (which won't even be with me as I'll be renting a space on some…
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I am being asked to assist in a lesson that I don't agree with!!!
I am not too sure if this it the correct place to post but could not find another area that I thought it would fit into. I work as a technician in a food and textiles department at a secondary school, and enjoyed my job until September when a new member (this is their first ever teaching job) arrived and upset almost…
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Any advice new employee job trouble
Hi can I ask advice on what to do in this situation. My daughter, age 16 has just started with Marks and Spencers (christmas poistion). She was given her first two weeks shifts on the day of interview and then same days/hours posted to her in the contract letter. Today manager phoned asking why she hadnt turned up today,…
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Interview offered - then withdrawn
Hi, have been offered an interview with Sainsbury's, confirmed in writing, text and on phone. This morning received an email saying that response was high and others scored higher on questionnaire and therfore regret they have withdrawn my application. Are they able to do this? Interview was for this week.
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Tax Codes - 647L
I'm being taxed very heavily, because I am on 3 payrolls, but earning less than the allowed limit (£6,000 ish). I believe I'm on the tax code - 647L, how would I go about getting a tax refund + getting on the correct tax code on all of the payrolls? Thanks
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Being signed off by GP
I have a doctors appointment tomorrow and I think he's going to suggest signing me off sick for a week or so. I currently work 2 completely separate jobs so do I need 2 sick notes? Thanks.
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my pay at work
hello everyone out there :) I have a few questions about my pay at work. so if anyone can help i would be really grateful:rolleyes: anyway, i have been working within a care environment for over a year now and my wage has just gone up to £5.82 with the min wage increase for a 22 year old. I have just recently found out…
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Temp holiday job?
People keep whining at me to get a job, anyone know where I can apply for a temp christmas job just to shut them up? In leeds if possible, or maybe Newcastle.
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Asda - Bank holidays
Will my partner get paid for working the Bank Holiday if it isn't his usual working day?