Finding it difficult to find work after long term unemployment !!

career_changer_2

Hi Everyone


I would be grateful if anyone could advice on the following query that I have -


I was dismissed from my credit control job in February 2010 (long story) and that is when I decided to study for a professional accountancy qualification. At present, I am studying via distance learning & not worked for 2 years. As a consequence of this, I am finding it extremely difficult to get back in the job market - obviously my dismissal is also proving to be a barrier.


I have over 5 years experience of credit control, but whenever I have an interview the employer's excuse for not hiring me is that I haven't done credit control for 2 years. I thought a person would not need to upgrade their skills for credit control - debt collection !! I have even applied for voluntary positions to become a credit controller, but it seems nothing seems to be available.


Can someone please be kind enough to advice what they would do in my situation, to get back in to employment.


Thank You

Adamthegreat984

I left my job as a hotel dogsbody in april 2010 after 6 years and 1 month of loyal service, i went straight to study business admin after that, but have found it impossible to get a job in admin without having experience, it is almost like those 6 years of hard graft show for nothing in employers eyes.

Im 3 months away from hitting the 2 year mark, so im in the same situation as you my friend.

Its hell to be honest!

dseventy

Are these not the type of questions to ask BEFORE you decide to take yourselves off the job market and study? Did you look at the job-market (after qualification) and see what was needed for a job?

Have you both tried asking at the JC+ for placement in your area?

D70

SarEl

It may be a long story - but it obviously still a relevant one if your dismissal is proving to be a barrier. Why do you think that is?

blossomhill_2

I'd say you need to do some other type of vol work to establish a positive to add to the negs you have encountered
Could try something community-based such as conservation volunterering

Vejovis

if you know it's going to be a stumbling block, maybe you should have something prepared for your interviews to address the point. perhaps how you've kept your computer skills up to date, how having some time out hasn't affected your drive and determination, and so on.