job centers

james6

just went to job center what a nightmare packed out had to wait outside people swearing wont be going back try my luck on internet very depressing are they all like this

dmg24

The JCP is open to everybody. Some may not share your standards of English (although they may know how to use sentences and capitalisation).

I'm not sure what you expected - a cup of coffee and a big hug?

~Beanie~

james6 wrote: »

just went to job center what a nightmare packed out had to wait outside people swearing wont be going back try my luck on internet very depressing are they all like this

My local once certainly is. I have recently become unemployed and now have to go every 2 weeks to sign on.

There is always a gathering of chavs (for want of a better word) outside the front door, with cans of super-strength lager in their hands and some with big dogs. I for one find this very intimidating and whilst the security guards employed by the JCP keep them from entering the building, they don't seem to make any effort to shift them from outside the front door.

Inside isn't so bad, mainly just people like me looking for a job or signing on.

The first time I went,m I was scared I was going to be mugged and have never gripped my handbag so tight! I don't bother taking it now, just in case :rolleyes:

weezy_gal

dmg24 wrote: »

I'm not sure what you expected - a cup of coffee and a big hug?

:rotfl: That would be a much nicer experience :rotfl:


I don't enjoy going, I never get any help or advice.

CCFC_80

Job centres are not there to offer help and advice. They just want to make sure that you satisfy the criteria for claiming JSA every fortnight by making sure that you are applying for jobs that do not exist !

toasterman

While I'm not a fan of the JCP (I find them as useless as you lot do), it's worth asking about seeing a careers advisor.
The one I saw (after a month wait) was very friendly, optimistic about employment, and gave me some good tips on improving my cv.

She also answered a lot of off-the-record questions that I wouldn't have wanted to have asked JCP, and I felt a lot more relaxed as she's not employed by the Jobcentre but part of Connexions instead. This may not be available at all Jobcentres but it was certainly the only positive experience I've had at mine.

Eeyore2009

my job centre is terrible, just wants you to turn up and they sign you on, no Q's asked

freebie-fan-jen

same i signed on yesterday and they didnt ask if id done any job searching, just made me sign the paper and go...makes it so easy for people to sit on benefits all their lives! me i'd rather be in work!!! x

Eeyore2009

Me too freebie. But because i have never worked i dont knwo where to start with a CV. Darent ask over the job centre as the woman i saw yesterday didint want to get off her bum!

Truegho

I know exactly what you mean about these "chavs" gathering outside jobcentre offices. They are a damned nuisance and, at times, can convey a very unsettling feeling.

They should introduce new laws to prohibit these undesirables from congregating outside jobcentre offices. It is depressing enough having to sign on without having to slip past these unsavoury individuals!

dmg24 wrote: »

The JCP is open to everybody. Some may not share your standards of English (although they may know how to use sentences and capitalisation).

I'm not sure what you expected - a cup of coffee and a big hug?

ThinkingOfLinking

I went to the lady signing me on Monday and she seemed bored and annoyed when I had a wedge of job adverts for her to get more info on for me.