Unemployment Making Me Utterly MISERABLE!

cmw1212

To everyone on this thread looking for work, have you tried posting an ad on gumtree? You won't get hundreds of replies but it is worth a try since it's free.

lili2008

cmw1212 wrote: »

To everyone on this thread looking for work, have you tried posting an ad on gumtree? You won't get hundreds of replies but it is worth a try since it's free.

Yes, and you will not in your wildest dreams imagine the ensuing time-wasters and scam merchants who get in touch. IME.

willsonline

I wish people would stop doing all this speculative stuff. WASTE OF TIME. Do something that might actually get you a job like applying direct for jobs on company websites not through jobsites or agencies. Believe it or not there are lots of good jobs out there its just knowing where to look.

Perr

Hi just read local paper and further to my earlier post the number of people our local Sure Start have now placed in work has topped 200 the scheme you need to ask about is called Start Now there is a Sure Start in almost every town go in and see what they can do for you there is nothing to lose and they can help in lots of different ways.

blue_ashleigh

willsonline wrote: »

Believe it or not there are lots of good jobs out there its just knowing where to look.

I've found quite a lot of good jobs, but it's getting them to consider you when they have lots of people applying/ enquiring about the same jobs.

I've tried posting on gumtree but to avail.

I have no advice to give as I'm in the same situation, but I can offer understanding and sympathy!

lufcgirl

I'm in the same position too. I lost my job at the start of April and I'm going up the wall with boredom. My sister is a recruitment consultant for one of the major companies in the UK but doesn't so much as have a factory job going. I did get offered a job with her but they've stalled for 2 months now on start date that I'm losing hope.

I'm also looking for jobs in Ireland and also Northern Ireland, sent off tens of applications, had two phone calls. They're basically unwilling to speak to me as even though I know where I'll be living and can move as soon as I'm offered a job, they want the knowledge I'll be in Ireland before they even offer me a position. Which is impossible! So I'm stuck between a rock and a hard place, it's a nightmare.

dan_essex

when i was unemployed 3 years ago i had ONE reply for every 20 jobs i applied for. And 9 times out of 10 that reply was a rejection letter!

Just keep with it, the economy is starting to improve, slowly, and you'll get there. Just keep the faith.

hr100

willsonline wrote: »

I wish people would stop doing all this speculative stuff. WASTE OF TIME. Do something that might actually get you a job like applying direct for jobs on company websites not through jobsites or agencies. Believe it or not there are lots of good jobs out there its just knowing where to look.

Wow if only I had thought of that:rolleyes: Of course people are doing that as well, but what happens if you work in an industry that very rarely advertises jobs?

The most effective way to find a new job is networking, calling potential contacts, I have done a bit of this today and have already had some positive feedback and popped my CV over, even if they dont have now they may in the future.

I agree just sending out the same cv to hundreds of companies may have little effect, but choicing companies, figuring out the best contact and then ringing them or posting them a cv and trying to follow it up with a call is far more likely to get you remembered.

lil_miss_sunshine

I know how you feel, but while your trying to find a job you could look at it as a positive. I know its hard but try and enjoy your free time, being made redundant has been the best thing that has happened to some people. Its made them stop and re-evaluate their life and their careers.

Im not saying this is the same for everyone by the way.

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willsonline

hr100 wrote: »

Wow if only I had thought of that:rolleyes: Of course people are doing that as well, but what happens if you work in an industry that very rarely advertises jobs?

Then if your not getting much success then consider another industry to work in until something comes up.

Think public sector, stack loads of jobs going.

Try Network Rail's website (http://www.networkrail.co.uk/aspx/1070.aspx), hundreds of jobs added every week, everything from admin clerk to engineers and signalman. Something for everyone there and its well paid with a final salary scheme. :T