I know many are in the same position but...

Idiophreak

westv wrote: »

How can you lie about your age?! I don't have my age on my CV but it's obvious how old I am referring to when my first job started - not that I would lie anyway.

I was wondering about this, too. Last couple of jobs I've had, they've expected to see my passport on day one...

westv

debrag wrote: »

I worked as in data entry for 5 years, when I left the new person had to have a degree. I got in with nothing. The admin roles in my team also needed degrees.

HR thinking they need to be the tail that wags the dog??

winkingkitten

I'm sorry to hear about your situation OP. I am in a similar bind. I got a degree as a mature student, so have work experience, but not much in my actual field. I also have a baby, so I am only looking for evening/weekend/night work. Right now, I would love to get back into work and get my confidence back. Unfortunately, the only part-time jobs around here are waitressing, shops, cafes etc. All of which reject me almost instantly. Well, I say reject, but frankly I feel lucky to even get a 'no thanks' e-mail from them, usually I just get ignored. I'm smart, I work so hard and I don't mind doing less than glamorous jobs, but I just feel they look at my degree and think i'll be moving on in a few months. Agh!