ideas to find work.

sniggings

I keep checking the job centre, I go through all jobs, not discounting any, out of the 250 jobs I am either not qualified for it or don't have the experience or a car etc

Any ideas?

No real skills to speak of...

ohreally

sniggings wrote: »

No real skills to speak of...

Do you have quals? If not, may be worth considering getting on a course come Sept.

Martynb_

A college course is always a good idea. Pool together your interests and see if what you will learn in that course can translate to potential employment at some point in the future.

sniggings

ohreally wrote: »

Do you have quals? If not, may be worth considering getting on a course come Sept.

trouble is I'm 41 so college may not be an answer, I have rent etc to pay and doubt a grant would cover that.

kingfisherblue

My daughter got her first job with an agency. She didn't want care work, or agency work, but it was better than signing on. She had no experience of caring for the elderly, but she did have some experience with disabled children, as my son has severe disabilities.

She discovered that she loves care work and has a good job with a decent company after two and a half years with the agency (which paid for her NVQ as well as offering in house training).

So is agency work a possibility? Do you have an interest or experience of something in your personal life that will enhance your CV and your chances of gaining employment?

You could look at courses starting in September, as Ohreally suggests. Don't just try your local college, try community centres as well. Our local centre offers Adult and Community Learning in several subjects and most courses are free of charge (I think all are free if you are on means tested benefits).

Is voluntary work a possibility? This can often lead to you gaining new skills, receiving free training, gaining new friends, and having an up to date reference. It also shows commitment and loyalty, and most eployers view voluntary work in a very positive light. My daughter is an assistant Brownie and Rainbow guider, and she was able to relate some of her experiences to the questions on her job application.

kingfisherblue

sniggings wrote: »

trouble is I'm 41 so college may not be an answer, I have rent etc to pay and doubt a grant would cover that.

College doesn't have to be full time. They offer part time courses as well. And other places also offer courses. Your age certainly doesn't stop you from gaining qualifications.

sniggings

Martynb_ wrote: »

A college course is always a good idea. Pool together your interests and see if what you will learn in that course can translate to potential employment at some point in the future.

Thanks, I've tried thinking of a suitable course but all seem to lead nowhere, I can't really afford to train for 3 years then still not find work as I lack experience.

I would love to be able to train for a specific job but most courses seem to be only a stepping stone to not very much.

ohreally

sniggings wrote: »

I would love to be able to train for a specific job but most courses seem to be only a stepping stone to not very much.

Whats your background, what floats your boat?

I know guys who are "unemployed" who can make a couple of hundred £££ a day.

sniggings

ohreally wrote: »

Whats your background, what floats your boat?

I know guys who are "unemployed" who can make a couple of hundred £££ a day.

Please tell or PM me

I would do any course, whether it floated my boat or not, I just can't seem to find one that is designed for a specific job.

ohreally

sniggings wrote: »

Please tell or PM me

Theres little point if your background isn't compatible as some technical knowledge is required and it would involve a short time at college to gain a competance qualification.

sniggings

ohreally wrote: »

Theres little point if your background isn't compatible as some technical knowledge is required and it would involve a short time at college to gain a competance qualification.

College would be good if it leads to a paying job, you have me intrigued now.