gap between classing dates and interview.

Gemmzie

But WHY are you worthy and decent of their employment?

They don't know you except what is on that form, you need to show your RELEVANT skills

Tam_Lin

So, in a last-ditch attempt to derail Phil's self-pity, Phil please reread the posts on this thread and summarise for us point-by-point the advice you've been given. Then post your point-by-point self-help plan.

Savvy_Sue

studentphil wrote: »

But it seems unjust that I am unable to do lots of jobs just because of my body, but is it really worth the effort to fight for jobs just to prove a point that disabled people should be able to do anything?

On that argument, blind people should be able to drive alone on the roads and people who need wheelchairs should be able to fly up stairs like the new Daleks.

Many disabled people do things which you wouldn't immediately expect them to be able to do. That sculptor, for example. The chap with no legs who climbed Everest. And so on. But the point is they get on and DO them rather than sitting around whinging that no-one gives them the chance to DO things.

studentphil wrote: »

I am just not right for these jobs but it does not make me an unworthy person.

I never said you were, you're the one who described yourself as rubbish. I'm not a dedicated believer in the power of positive thought, but I do believe that if constantly think negatively, you'll be a negative person. You seem to express negativity on a regular basis.

studentphil wrote: »

It is worth remembering that I have only applied to one type of employer so far.

Which many of us think is a little short-sighted, but it's your decision.

studentphil wrote: »

It does hurt a bit not to get anywhere as they can employ 1000s of other people, but why not me?

Um, could it possibly be because your applications have so far have not demonstrated your suitability for the job?

studentphil wrote: »

But one of my main motivations for wanting to work at a university is that it is a place with a long history and it does work that feels more important than the a private firm.

and that would be unlike any charity, housing association, local authority, government office, health authority or 101 other careers I'm sure I could think of if I only put my mind to it ...

studentphil wrote: »

But the long history

... some of them are younger than I am ...

studentphil wrote: »

(where can you work that has a Mace:rotfl: ) and tradtion of a university is something that does attract me.

I feel another list coming on: local council, house of commons - help me out people!

studentphil

Tam_Lin wrote: »

So, in a last-ditch attempt to derail Phil's self-pity, Phil please reread the posts on this thread and summarise for us point-by-point the advice you've been given. Then post your point-by-point self-help plan.

The main things that stick out are:
1 do not take it personally as these employers know nothing about me and so are not rejecting me as a person.
2 Do not expect loads of disability adjustments, so do not aim for typing jobs when I can not type

3 take more time on applications

4 Don't chase a job at uni because they have fancy stuff like colourful robes and Maces.

5 Do not give up, keep going.

jobbingmusician

studentphil wrote: »

I just wish an employer would think I was worthy and decent of their employment but I just get told my application or myself is not worthy and it really does nothing for you.

THis is blx, isn't it? I don't believe that any employer has told you anything, because employers don't reply if you are not shortlisted. Which you weren't, and we know why - you didn't focus on the skills they wanted but ranted on about learning methods instead.

Please stop wasting our time. Tam Lin has made a very sensible suggestion in the post above. Please either do that or get down to some revision.

studentphil

I admit I am a great big nit wit who is attracted to things like the State Opening of Parliament and the Lord Mayors show because of all the symbols and history and a University has those sorts of things and they attract me as it feels historic and fancy.

brazilianwax

studentphil wrote: »

I admit I am a great big nit wit who is attracted to things like the State Opening of Parliament and the Lord Mayors show because of all the symbols and history and a University has those sorts of things and they attract me as it feels historic and fancy.

Thought you hated London??

And the SOoP is a bloomin' nightmare for people that work on Whitehall or in the House!

studentphil

brazilianwax wrote: »

Thought you hated London??

And the SOoP is a bloomin' nightmare for people that work on Whitehall or in the House!

Liking them does not depend on liking London.

But Universities have their own offical events that involve robes and Maces and so if I worked at a uni I could feel part of a place that had those grand things.

That is an awful reason for wanting to work somewhere I know.

studentphil

The main things that stick out are:
1 do not take it personally as these employers know nothing about me and so are not rejecting me as a person.
2 Do not expect loads of disability adjustments, so do not aim for typing jobs when I can not type

3 take more time on applications

4 Don't chase a job at uni because they have fancy stuff like colourful robes and Maces.

5 Do not give up, keep going.

That is my list of what I have learnt.

Tam_Lin

Phil - as you are turned on by robes and glitzy stuff, consider a career as a drag queen. It makes as much sense as your reason for wanting to work in a university!