Support Each Other In Looking For Work?

Chartered_Eng

November5th wrote: »

Was too intense in first interview and didn't showcase my understanding enough in another. Can I ever get it right?

Yes, practice makes perfect. You are self aware enough to be able to learn from your experiences. It's probably nerves that is causing this try to remain calm during an interview, hard I know but if you can manage it then you will control those nerves and get the job.

persa

Bit off topic, but for any of the other ladies on this thread...

Today only, free tights: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/3161640

Now, if only I could find a code for a free suit.;)

Drea

persa wrote: »

Bit off topic, but for any of the other ladies on this thread...

Today only, free tights: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/3161640

Now, if only I could find a code for a free suit.;)

Thank you!

saxonrosecliff

persa wrote: »

Bit off topic, but for any of the other ladies on this thread...

Today only, free tights: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/3161640

Now, if only I could find a code for a free suit.;)

Thanks - just got a pair for free. That's cheered me up no end (it doesn't take much these days!)

dave4545454

Chartered_Eng wrote: »

I don't mind at all, it's no secret.

There are two routes, the first is academic plus can demonstrate a level of experience and responsibility, the second is by experience & responsibility plus an engineering thesis. With the necessary qualifications (a Degree in Engineering) you join an Engineering Institute such as the Institute of Mechanical Engineers, Civil Engineers etc as a Graduate member.

These institutions hold a royal charter to nominate those members that satisfy the academic and experience qualifications levels needed for Corporate Membership - to become a Chartered Engineer. This is done by writing a career dissertation (glorified CV) and attending an interview. If you satisfy all the experience, qualifications and pass the interview the institute nominates you for registration at the Engineering Council. (....deep intake of breath....) Coughing up some serious dosh to upgrade your membership of the Institute and to register at the Council you then get to call yourself a Chartered Engineer with the letters C.Eng after your name. This is a legally protected title so your average "engineer" that repairs your toaster can't call themselves that.

thanks for your reply:) is there any chance i can apply for a chartered engineer status? i graduated in 1992 during the last recession with a first honours in manufacturing engineering and management but haven't been lucky enough to secure any engineering job yet. i was hoping that becoming a chartered engineer might increase my chances of gaining employment in the engineering sector even though i'm aware that manufacturing is virtually dead in this county now.

EndlessStruggle

I finally found a job to apply for. Has been a while, is dead in my town for jobs at the moment, not been anything for about a month. Fingers crossed, it's part time in a charity shop as a sales assistant and I've been volunteering in one for 6 months

stephyt23

CONGRATULATIONS STEW!!!! That is fantastic news! :j

Lexilex: My CRB turned up this morning, they obviously aren't taking too long at the moment as we've both had them back pretty quickly. One of the agencies who want me for an interview want me to pay for a CRB, think I'll try saying I've just paid for this one and can't afford another, see if I get lucky as well and they say to just use the one I have, if not I'll be cancelling that interview.

Got an interview Monday morning for a Nursery Nurse job but it's only working casual hours and holiday cover.

persa

Heard nothing about the job I applied for, checked the company's website and the vacancy had disappeared. I realise most companies don't bother acknowledging applications or sending out rejection letters, but it was a fairly specialised job and one I could have done with my eyes closed. Oh, well. Onwards and upwards.

I saw a job for a role that I would like to do - it's slightly different, a bit lower paid - but, and here's the biggy - it's only 14 hours per week. Doing it full time would represent a drop of about £5k from my last job, so my OH is really against the part time idea. I would want to get a second job - but realistically, I'm not sure if I could get a second job to fit in with the hours.

The application deadline is after my London interview, so I think I'll see how that one goes first and hope the part time job doesn't get filled in the meantime.

Not seen anything else to apply for recently, local or otherwise. So much for going to the big city and lining up a string of interviews - I still only have one!

As for the comments on calling up companies - my JC adviser asked me to contact at least one employer or agency a week. If you register with an agency local to you, you can comfortably ring them up once a week to 'touch base' and see if there are any new jobs. If you hate calling people, that's a bit easier to do. I was told I didn't actually have to contact any employers directly. (Following my first direct application to a company that ignored me, maybe I am better off going through an agency, anyway... )

Hope everyone is enjoying the weekend.

lexilex

I normally avoid all job seeking on a weekend but I've got an hour free so thought I would share a letter I received yesterday. I applied for a shop assistant job a couple of weeks ago, not ideal but I thought if I got it (slim chance as no experience) it would be something that would get me by for now.

Anyway this is the letter I received yesterday.

"I am pleased to inform you that your application has been successful, however we may not have any current vacancies that match your skills and experience, however we will hold your details on file for up to 6 months for any future vacancies which may arise to match your application. If you have not heard from us within 6 months please assume your application has been unsuccessful."

What the ..?? It's a total contradiction of itself!

livermum

Lexi that is very strange! What do they expect you to do, sit around and wait for six months on the off chance they have a job for you?