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Starting temp job, but still need perm one
Hi I will soon be staring a temporay job, which is not ideal as full time and 1 1/2 hour comute each way, but CB JSA is coming to an end and partners job is at risk . Temp for 3-6 months. Thing is i am on a merit list for a DWP job and also a waiting list for another-part time DWP job. Also have an interview set for 2…
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Eyesight for joining police
Does anyone know the eyesight requirements for joining the police. I've had a look at the website and it's got all these 6/12 and binocular vision etc, which I have no idea what it is. The reason I'm asking is I've always been interested in joining the police, but I'm registered partially sighted which I believe…
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Need a little help.
Hi I am working,but want to leave as I dont like it,I was doing a NVQ in CCLD(I want to work with children) I had depression and had to leave,my tutor told me I could go back and finish the course early next year if I got a letter from my doctor,so no problem with a letter) I live in northern ireland,I was thinking about…
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Appraisal protocol???
My hubby has an appraisal coming up (was due in March)!!! Company have asked him to fill out appraisal form and send it back to his line manager. he is having a few probs with his company (Travel time thread if anyones interested) and is worried about the amount of complaining he to do!! Is this form normally sent out to…
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Transfer in NHS
Hi Everyone I was just wondering if anyone knew if you can do transfers in the NHS on the grounds of relocation, instead of applying from scratch to certain hospitals. I want to transfer in the same region, just a different NHS trust and was wondering if anyone knew anything about this or if anyone has been through the…
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Need an XMAS Temp Job
Probably won't get any replies to this but I thought it was worth a try. I am looking for an XMAS temp job in Sutton (Surrey), Epsom (Surrey), Kingston (London) or maybe even Croydon. I'm wiling to work any hours/shifts between the dates 12/12/09 and 07/01/10 inclusive of national holidays Xmas eve, Xmas day, Boxing Day,…
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Desparate job situation
I've just came across this site and some wonderful advice given, so Im hoping some one can help me. I'll try and keep a long story short. Ok, ive been in my present employment since Dec 07. Abouth a month ago I put in a complaint to my manager, regarding bullying, who was very supportive and agreed something needed to be…
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New Deal & Flexible New Deal - which one?
I am claiming JSA this month (assuming my claim is successful). I will know in about 2 weeks time. If I am unemployed for more than 6 months, I understand I will be put on the New Deal scheme. I'm not sure which one I will be on. The 'current' New Deal or the Flexible New Deal? I'm just looking ahead... Hope you guys can…
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How do deal with colleagues who you have nothing in common with?
I just started a new job last Monday. Well I say new, I used to work for the company some five years back till they shut my site down and now I work at the other site. I'm finding it increasingly difficult to blend in there and also hold a conversation with my new colleagues. The job is in a call centre, theres fourteen of…
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Assessment Centre @ Harrods
I had a telephone interview for a part time sales assistant position a few days ago and was asked to attend the assessment centre on tuesday. Really exciting.... but also very scary as this would be my first job EVER. I'm starting uni in sept so the extra income would be much appreciated! I was just wondering if anyone has…
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Job Centre job machines and direct.gov/JC website displays different job vacancies
I've just realised that the Job Centre (JC) job machines and these websites (http://jobseekers.direct.gov.uk/homepage.aspx?sessionid=a7091868-11f8-474f-863b-1a3345288a6b&pid=1 and http://www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk/JCP/Customers/Searchforajob/ijb.aspx ) dont display the same jobs. I feel that the JC job machines provides up…
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Job for 2 months?
My Oh and I are relocating, we were hoping to have moved by now but the house sale fell through. He starts his new job at the end of October, so we would have to move by then. My job has fixed resignation dates, so I had to finish 31st August. So I am looking for a job for the next 2 months. I am willing to try anything, I…
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Hourly pay at Comet??
Hi all. I was wondering if anyone can tell me the hourly rate of pay at Comet store for staff over 21?? Any help much appreciated Thanks Emma x
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Going for interviews but got sacked 4 gross misconduct.
hiya all, I got sacked from my last job 3 weeks ago and now i am looking around for some jobs.at the moment leading up to xmas i am going to try my hand at some xmas posts ie royalmail,argos etc. now the last job i was sacked for gross misconduct.i was employed by them for 22 years and no problems until i swore twice at a…
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Am I being stupid?
Basically, I work at a cinema serving popcorn and food. I've had this job for 4 months and work part-time (usually weekend and some weekday nights). I got another job a few weeks ago as a teaching assistant monday-friday. Now the cinema job works around the other job, and the hours are very flexible. I've been considering…
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Grievence and tribunal
Hi Recently i have posted this about being attacked at work http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=1755995&highlight= I have attended various grievence meeting since April about this bullying and the company have not gave me a decision until the other day. They refused my claim as they didn't believe it was…
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NHS interview today! scared to death!!!!!!!!!!
hi all, hope everyone is well. Today i have a job interview for a maternity care assistant position. for the last 10 years i have been a full time mum/housewife, i am so nervous about today. i have 4 children, and this job would be ideal for me, as i would for the job! i am worried about what kind of questions they will…
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Grievence and tribunal
Hi Recently i have posted this about being attacked at work http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=1755995&highlight= I have attended various grievence meeting since April about this bullying and the company have not gave me a decision until the other day. They refused my claim as they didn't believe it was…
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Pro Rata
Hi my new job starting sept has a starting salary of £18,270 pro rata. You get paid 43 weeks and 5 days a year (education) can anyone tell me what my approx monthly gross pay will be? Im not sure how to work it out. Thanks
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DWP EO interview
Hello everyone, I have an interview for an EO position with the DWP. Having looked through a number of threads, I have noticed that the DWP have changed their competencies and so the interview questions have probably changed also. Can anyone who has had their interview recently remember the actual questions that were…