have to send 4 cvs a week

shikoku

I think the OP is understandably concerned about the way he was spoken to - a raised voice and condescension. This is essentially a training issue. Should it happen again respond politely throughout - no need to descend to the same level - and just before you go smile sweetly and ask for a complaints form.

On the form explain with calm detachment that you are somewhat concerned by the behaviour of this person, you think it reflects very badly on the job centre and if possible you would prefer not to deal with her again - but you realise this may not be feasible.

Also mention that perhaps if a local councillor you have spoken to about this incident spent a day or two observing their practices he/she might be able to help them define the issues.

dmg24

chamley wrote: »

who are you to judge,you dont even know my circumstances,
another self righteous pig.

Your posts on your other thread make it clear you are unwilling to do anything to help yourself.

It is very sad that you resort to namecalling when people give you feedback.

CapJ

Judas wrote: »

Feel free to explain why as a job seeker you only sent 2 CV's in a week?

It's so bad we mentally try to make it better. It was actually two CVs in a fortnight! 1 a week. 1/7th of an application a day.

And he is moaning about having to do 8 a fortnight. 4 a week. One CV every couple of days. OP if you really, really don't get it then I would advise you to restrict your applications to jobs which do not require much intelligence.

Tippytoes

Sorry if I sound thick....send CVs where exactly? A friend of mine has been out of work for a long, long time. He trawls job websites and is always on the lookout for work. Should he apply for jobs as a brickie, if there are no jobs to apply for in his field?

I know a lot of people who have encountered Jobcentre staff. The overwhelming opinion is that they are jumped-up penpushers who don't actually penpush that efficiently. Would be rather ironic if (when the hatchet falls) the bad ones find themselves on the receiving end of people just like them.

kingfisherblue

Tippytoes wrote: »

Sorry if I sound thick....send CVs where exactly?

My daughter sent her CV and an accompanying letter to every firm she could think of in our local area. She was originally looking for retail, but extended her search to other places. She spent a full day in the town centre, handing in her CV to shops in the hope of finding work.

Her employment eventually came about as a result of a job fair - again, she took CVs with her to hand over to potential employers. She started her first job as a care assistant in October. Her hours fluctuate and she decided to try other agencies to top up her hours. She rang a few places and was advised to attend a job fair that was coming up. Again, she handed out her CV to several agencies. Today she had an interview and was offered a job with a minimum of 16 hours a week (her original agency is a zero hours contract, although she has always had some work). She also has the potential to work more hours at the new agency, who told her she could have full time hours if she wants them.

CapJ

Tippytoes wrote: »

Sorry if I sound thick....send CVs where exactly? A friend of mine has been out of work for a long, long time. He trawls job websites and is always on the lookout for work. Should he apply for jobs as a brickie, if there are no jobs to apply for in his field?

I know a lot of people who have encountered Jobcentre staff. The overwhelming opinion is that they are jumped-up penpushers who don't actually penpush that efficiently. Would be rather ironic if (when the hatchet falls) the bad ones find themselves on the receiving end of people just like them.

You don't sound thick - it is a reasonable question

He should apply for any job he can in order to find work support his family and stop depending on other people to support him.

He should apply even if there are no jobs in the hope that he is the first person on the hiring manager's mind.

Your friend could write to every construction firm, telling them why he is the best brickie they could hire.

sims22

I've been applying for about 20 jobs a week and also call a number of agents once a week to remind them I am still looking and to see if they have anything. I have been on job seekers since March but came off twice when I did two temp jobs lasting 2 and a half months total. I am still applying for temp jobs and will come off JSA even if I have a 2 week assignment.

I'm doing everything I can but always get some jobsworth at the job centre talking down to me. I really hate going in there, the staff need some serious people skills training. I don't think they are entitled to shout at anyone, even if they don't think the person is fullfilling the requirements. There are other means of dealing with it.

Tippytoes

CapJ wrote: »

You don't sound thick - it is a reasonable question

He should apply for any job he can in order to find work support his family and stop depending on other people to support him.

He should apply even if there are no jobs in the hope that he is the first person on the hiring manager's mind.

Your friend could write to every construction firm, telling them why he is the best brickie they could hire.

I think your comment is wasted on me. He's a 60 yr old insurance salesman! Brickying - it would kill him - or put him on DLA!!!!

marydot

When i was claiming JSA i was sending 10 Cvs a day to many places. so complaining about sending out 4 CV's you are a joke to society. You should look harder for a job if you really want to improve your life. If a adviser thinks your not looking for work then she will do everything she can to make you look harder.

Think about your life and not what you are being told to do, if you really want to find work then you will do off your back and not theres.

CapJ

Tippytoes wrote: »

Sorry if I sound thick....send CVs where exactly? A friend of mine has been out of work for a long, long time. He trawls job websites and is always on the lookout for work. Should he apply for jobs as a brickie, if there are no jobs to apply for in his field?

Tippytoes wrote: »

I think your comment is wasted on me. He's a 60 yr old insurance salesman! Brickying - it would kill him - or put him on DLA!!!!

I was answering your question where you referred to applying for jobs as a brickie.

In that case, if he wants to find work, he should write to every insurance company chief executive / sales director or anyone he can find the name of in the company explaining why he is the best insurance salesman they could hire.