DWP employment waiting list

heathertheblether

jessbob wrote: »

WELL DONE YOU:T:T Sounds absolutely brilliant. :j:j

Thanks Jessbob! yeah it does sound brilliant! its the most laid-back working environment I have ever seen and they have regular staff nights out too, all paid for Just what I need to put the spring back in my step lol!

newbyteacher

f.dennis wrote: »

Guess what guys......I GOT THE CALL :beer: Can u believe it?! I can't! I got the call at 4.55 p.m and when I was pretty much down in the dumps and giving up!! I'm sooooo happy.:j

I was told that it will only be for year and perhaps less or more depending on the economic situation. I don't really care though. I just want a job and I can start looking for internal positions etc once i'm in!!

Congratulations to all who have had the call, i have been at dwp now for 3 months I really enjoy it doing FJR and trying to gain as much experience as possible. One thing I will say is don't rely on being made permanent, I started a few months after the second intake of staff, all of whom are eager to get their contracts extended or be made permanent (and some who will stop at nothing to get recognised ) We have all just been told there are some new starters in nov, god knows where they will be placed, but there are some disgruntled people worried for their jobs now and annoyed that even more people will be trained to do the same roles.There will be one hell of a scramble if any permanent contracts are announced.

Having said all that it is a good place to work, even better if you really want to help people get a job, as most of my customers are genuine honest people who through no fault of their own are jobless.
Good luck to you all.:T

heathertheblether

Fivefootsix wrote: »

Congrats Heather! I knew you would do well,you deserve it and at least you found out pretty much straight away compared to this whole DWP farce. Sounds like a really good job too![/QUOTE
Thanks a lot! Yeah, finding out within a few days really makes a huge difference! Was feeling a bit disheartened (like loads of folk on here) but now...........Yippee! :j

Sparky027

Fivefootsix wrote: »

Good on you for taking this further, please let us know what your MP says as the whole thing is unacceptable. How did you find out in the end that there were no jobs? Did they give a hint when you called/emailed them?
I called today after being told I was high on list by email and was told I had moved up but when I asked whether she knew whether there was a high likelihood of being posted, she didn't know and quite a few of the questions I asked, she seemed reluctant to answer them. I don't know whether she genuinely didn't know or has been told not to say anything. I am worried about waiting and there not being a job at the end of it and not being told about it.
Good luck and really hope you find something soon, the way they have messed people around is quite simply not good enough.

Hi 66 inches (just trying to lighten the mood lol)

I found out about there being no jobs after reading on here that there might not be anymore call centre jobs. This made me email DWP and ask specifically if my IRC was still open or not to which they replied it was but there was still a delay on posting people. So I took the bull by the horns and called the actual JCP where the position was for and ended up speaking to one of the managers. I explained my situation to her and she told me "Forget it, if something else comes along take it". Apparently due to funding and mergers between BDC and CCD there are now no more jobs for call centres nationwide. I then asked her when i was going to be informed of this to which she replied "You weren't".

This is what prompted me to seek out my local MP, as I found it disgusting that they were quite prepared to let me and countless other people just sit and wait for a non existent job! If and when my MP contacts me I shall post on here what she finds out.

Sparky

Dezzie*

f.dennis wrote: »

Guess what guys......I GOT THE CALL :beer: Can u believe it?! I can't! I got the call at 4.55 p.m and when I was pretty much down in the dumps and giving up!! I'm sooooo happy.:j

I was told that it will only be for year and perhaps less or more depending on the economic situation. I don't really care though. I just want a job and I can start looking for internal positions etc once i'm in!!

Congratulations :T:T:beer: They told me also it would be for a year or less, and i will remain in my place on the merit list for a fixed term contract sooo:beer: All round

Dezzie*

:j

jessbob wrote: »

CONGRATULATIONS:j:j and also to the rest of you who have had 'the call' this week.

Still not heard anything on the West Yorks IRC apart from the letter last week asking if I was still interested !

Thankyou x Im sure you will get your call soon, especially as they asked you if you were still interested

whiskyman

f.dennis wrote: »

Guess what guys......I GOT THE CALL :beer: Can u believe it?! I can't! I got the call at 4.55 p.m and when I was pretty much down in the dumps and giving up!! I'm sooooo happy.:j

I was told that it will only be for year and perhaps less or more depending on the economic situation. I don't really care though. I just want a job and I can start looking for internal positions etc once i'm in!!

Congratulations. Talk about leaving it to the last minute. 4.55pm. I would have thought they were getting ready to go home. Now you can have a good night out .

unluckyone

heathertheblether wrote: »

Regulars on here will remember the interview I had recently with B & Q during which my mum kept phoning about the purse.............
Incredibly, they have just phoned me to offer me the position! I can't believe it!

I have accepted and start on Tuesday!

Its 20 hrs a week for 3-6 months, then full time after that - Permanent.
A nice gentle intro for someone who hasn't worked for 18 years!
Starting salary £16,000 pro rata with uniform provided, twice yearly bonuses, 20% discount at their stores, 6 weeks holidays.

The beers are chilling already - yay! :beer:
woo hoo congratulatiosn heather!
i am so, so happy for you!
xxx

unluckyone

heathertheblether wrote: »

Thanks so much! If I do end up getting the infamous "call" I won't take it now. Will remain loyal to the company who have been good enough to give me a chance. Oh, and the money's good too :rotfl:
Yeah, no digging around in the wardrobe for a blouse that nobody's
seen before!

CHEERS! :beer:

DWP are going to end up loosing some fantastic staff here!

I think B & Q sounds perfect for you, they are a home grown company where personality is top of their list so I think you are going to absolutely love it!

I went for an interview yesterday, won't here until next week but it is my dream job...

mbcomper

heathertheblether wrote: »

Regulars on here will remember the interview I had recently with B & Q during which my mum kept phoning about the purse.............
Incredibly, they have just phoned me to offer me the position! I can't believe it!

I have accepted and start on Tuesday!

Its 20 hrs a week for 3-6 months, then full time after that - Permanent.
A nice gentle intro for someone who hasn't worked for 18 years!
Starting salary £16,000 pro rata with uniform provided, twice yearly bonuses, 20% discount at their stores, 6 weeks holidays.

The beers are chilling already - yay! :beer:

Congratulations - I'm very pleased for you, it sounds like a great job compared to waiting for the DWP to get their act together - Good Luck - You deserve it!