Support Each Other In Looking For Work?

Stew68

Hi all,

Sorry I haven't posted much this week but I can assure you I have been reading up on what you've all been up. I'm really sorry that there hasn't been much luck around for you all this week and I hope that something happens for you all soon.

Keep the faith.

Sharon87

Well finished my weeks work, I felt this week went much better than the previous work I did for the same company, I was in a different part of the office and got on with everyone better, they said they'll give me a call for more work next week Not a whole week's work though.

My other employer I've been working for recently has just phoned me and asked if I was available to work at the end of the month - including the weekend and royal wedding day for an increased rate Obviously I said I could do it.

I've started to get some savings for driving lessons now (£210), so that will help me start, maybe need another £400 at least though, but I'll be getting more money at the end of the month.

Good luck everyone trying to find a job, it's really tough right now, I was unemployed from Boxing Day to mid march, which was the longest period of unemployment since I started in TV early 2010. Hope everyone has luck in finding a job soon!

lexilex

This week I have applied for a total of one job, despite job searching for at least 10 hours a day Mon-Fri. Unbelievable.

Enjoy the weekend guys.

DCFC79

Thatchapdean wrote: »

Had a reply today advising me I had not been short-listed for a job I had applied for. Had spent 2 weeks working on the application and have 9 years experience in the job role. I have been caring for my mother for he last 2 years full time and can't help feeling having that on my CV is a hindrance

I had a conversation with an agency last week and the advisor amended my details to shorten the length of time I had last been in employment to make me appear more 'appealing' to clients. Can't win atm apologies for the rant lol

its weird how you get knocked back even though you have the experience, ive been knocked back a few times even though i have experience in the role, i reckon some of the knock backs werent my fault but an admin error

Thatchapdean

DCFC79 wrote: »

its weird how you get knocked back even though you have the experience, ive been knocked back a few times even though i have experience in the role, i reckon some of the knock backs werent my fault but an admin error

It is strange and demoralising. The local Uni are building a new Student Services department/building which will include student finance, fees, administration and debt management (the latter being my 9 years experience in a major energy company).

Tailored the application to everything they covered in the job specification/description and felt very confident. The email states they cannot even offer feedback.

Onwards and upwards I guess.

EndlessStruggle

I face the problem of not having much experience in admin work which is what I am looking for but I am getting some experience from voluntary work which will hopefully lead to employment down the line, all the people I work with have their ears to the ground for me

livermum

We've missed you Stew! Hows the job (and the feet)?

Stew68

Hi Livermum,

Thanks for asking, the job is very mundane and doesn't really stretch my abilities but the people I work with are very friendly and helpful, it will pay the bills till I find something else.

My feet? Don't ask, being on my feet all day is not something i'm used to. At least I haven't got any blisters, they are just very sore. Apparantly you get used to it after four to five weeks.........

Have a good weekend all.

CandyB101_2

I suppose I should be greatful already having a part time job, but god I need to change. It's really getting me down now. Threw a sicky Thursday to attend an interview, sounded like a dream job ... interview was awful, I've never seen such an arrogant Personnel Manager before, definately don't want to work there .... so now 7 hours down from my 20.5 hr week ..... only to find yesterday OH returns from work 1 hour later ..... made redundant there and then! :mad:

nimbo

Aaaaaaargh such a pain in the butt.

My computer is finally fixed - I just received the text approximately 10 minutes after leaving the shop with no sodding computer... How annoyed am I????? I called yesterday morning to check if it would be sorted by today and they obviously said yes.... Even went so far to say or would be ready by yesterday evening....

I have a paper application to keep me busy - but I have to say I'm not a fan - my writing always looks so messy in those boxes....

I can't believe how bored I am already. I honestly thought being off work for a while would be fun. How wrong could I have been?????