Why can't they give me a chance? ...

xxJudexx

I know exactly how you feel but I graduated in 2010! I had some family stuff going on too but I have been trying really hard and have got nowhere. It can be really depressing and all these rejections have seriously knocked my confidence but just keep looking. Don't forget to look in your local paper, there are often some gems of jobs that just don't get advertised online.

andy2004

Get use to it, thats the UK job market for you, "Thank you PM CamerMORON", he believes CUT BACKS are the way forward, higher taxes, higher prices in fuel, less jobs because business have to cut back due to people wanting higher pay and everything they make costs more but to cut costs to make things cheaper to compete with other countries people loose jobs, which equals higher unemployement which means less money going into governments as they now have to pay out more in benefits. and with that idiot in power allowing more illegals into the country taking more UK jobs away from the brits, and then with him saying how his going to give 80million in foreign AID when that 80 million SHOULD BE USED HERE.

markwilkinson

andy2004 wrote: »

Get use to it, thats the UK job market for you, "Thank you PM CamerMORON", he believes CUT BACKS are the way forward, higher taxes, higher prices in fuel, less jobs because business have to cut back due to people wanting higher pay and everything they make costs more but to cut costs to make things cheaper to compete with other countries people loose jobs, which equals higher unemployement which means less money going into governments as they now have to pay out more in benefits. and with that idiot in power allowing more illegals into the country taking more UK jobs away from the brits, and then with him saying how his going to give 80million in foreign AID when that 80 million SHOULD BE USED HERE.

Except, you havnt had a job for 20 years have you? That 20 years included many years of Labour excess and you couldn't get a job even then. Perhaps if if you started looking at yourself a d your own attitude rather than blaming politicians, taxes and other races you might have a bit more luck.

Just my 2p's worth.

t0rt0ise

There are lots of temporary jobs in admin in the NHS which would give you experience and they are easier to get than permanent jobs and they are more willing to give you the job because with a permanent job they assume that you are going to move on quickly to something more appropriate to your qualification.

WolfSong2000

I feel your pain - I'm in a similar position. Graduated with a masters in a field related to International Relations last year, so have the academic experience, but getting the hands-on/field experience is tricky - you can't get experience without work, and you can't get work without experience!

I just ended up working out my own voluntary experience. I've become involved with Somaliland (not Somalia!) and the issue of international recognition for the country. I've done a lot of networking and had some excellent experiences including a variety of meetings in Westminster - foreign office, houses of parliament, you name it! - as well as being asked to write reports, press releases, etc. It's all been voluntary and unpaid, but the experience has been invaluable and it shows potential employers I have initiative, am able to turn my hand to just about anything and I am proactive.

As a result I've been offered a job lecturing at a University in Somaliland, which I hope to take up in the next few weeks. It'll only be for a few months, but it will give me much needed field experience (plus more contacts) which should be invaluable when I start looking for jobs back here in the UK.

markwilkinson

WolfSong2000 wrote: »

I feel your pain - I'm in a similar position. Graduated with a masters in a field related to International Relations last year, so have the academic experience, but getting the hands-on/field experience is tricky - you can't get experience without work, and you can't get work without experience!

I just ended up working out my own voluntary experience. I've become involved with Somaliland (not Somalia!) and the issue of international recognition for the country. I've done a lot of networking and had some excellent experiences including a variety of meetings in Westminster - foreign office, houses of parliament, you name it! - as well as being asked to write reports, press releases, etc. It's all been voluntary and unpaid, but the experience has been invaluable and it shows potential employers I have initiative, am able to turn my hand to just about anything and I am proactive.

As a result I've been offered a job lecturing at a University in Somaliland, which I hope to take up in the next few weeks. It'll only be for a few months, but it will give me much needed field experience (plus more contacts) which should be invaluable when I start looking for jobs back here in the UK.

That has to be one of the most interesting posts I've read on this board. Well done you wolfsong!

xxJudexx

WolfSong2000 wrote: »

I feel your pain - I'm in a similar position. Graduated with a masters in a field related to International Relations last year, so have the academic experience, but getting the hands-on/field experience is tricky - you can't get experience without work, and you can't get work without experience!

I just ended up working out my own voluntary experience. I've become involved with Somaliland (not Somalia!) and the issue of international recognition for the country. I've done a lot of networking and had some excellent experiences including a variety of meetings in Westminster - foreign office, houses of parliament, you name it! - as well as being asked to write reports, press releases, etc. It's all been voluntary and unpaid, but the experience has been invaluable and it shows potential employers I have initiative, am able to turn my hand to just about anything and I am proactive.

As a result I've been offered a job lecturing at a University in Somaliland, which I hope to take up in the next few weeks. It'll only be for a few months, but it will give me much needed field experience (plus more contacts) which should be invaluable when I start looking for jobs back here in the UK.

Inspiring! :T

sparkles22

Thanks gain for all your comments

The volunteer work I've been doing has been on behalf on the local church, trying to build a community centre in the local community.I have the title of Project Manager, not bad I thought, experience wise?

I still work for the NHS, and count myself very lucky to have a job with them, I would like to stay with them if possible. I have discussed my ambitions with my direct manager, but she didn't seem to want to know. She only works during the week so I only get a chance to see her very rarely.

I have been applying for full time jobs, part time, temporary, permanent, in every type of company you can think of. I do not apply for positions above band 4 (around £25,000 per year), I know my limits, and know these positions are for those who have a bit of experience under their belt.

I refuse to just accept that this is the way the world is now, get used to it. I know I'm a good worker, and I know something will turn up eventually. I worked hard for my degree and I'll be damned if I just sit back and give up.