35 hours a week for Jobsearch, not possible?

goonarmy

donnajunkie wrote: »

they wont always be sat at a desk with a computer in front of them.

OMG.



So explain how they propose to print it out then?

donnajunkie

sensibleadvice wrote: »

Ah yes, misguided and incorrect but your prerogative.

Fact is it's called JSA for very obvious reasons, however unpalatable that may be for you.

its called jsa because they changed the name. its also to fit the purpose for people like yourself who want to forget its still also an unemployment benefit. imagine if it was called homelessness prevention allowance. they wouldnt be able to have sanctions if it was called that.

donnajunkie

sensibleadvice wrote: »

You might be surprised but most people are capable of reading a CV on the screen and filing as appropriate. If you're not getting any replies perhaps you ought to reconsider the content.

emails are very easy to forget about and delete. even more so than a hard copy. like it or not many will see a need to have it in printed form. they wont want to be expected to print it themselves. i just think they would treat someone making an effort to write to them through the post with more respect.

donnajunkie

sensibleadvice wrote: »

Why do they have to print what is likely to be a small attachment to read it?

for example if they call you in for interview. they want the printed version in front of them while they talk to you.

donnajunkie

BillJones wrote: »

You can call and ask for a company's email address. This has the advantage of making sure that the email reaches the right person. You should be calling before posting anyway, as you may otherwise finnd yoru letter ending up in the wrong person's in tray, and never making its way to where it needs to be.

the problem is if its not publicly made available the chances are they dont want to give it out to just anyone. i know people are meant to phone every company and ask for the name of the correct person but most people cant afford to do this. doing this could easily see your phone bill being 60, 70 pounds or more.

donnajunkie

goonarmy wrote: »

OMG.



So explain how they propose to print it out then?

when they are sat at a computer or maybe their assistant does it. you can have a printed copy with you anywhere to see one on a computer you have to go sit at a computer, log in and find it and can only look at it while at the computer. you people do realise not every job is a job that involves sitting at a computer all day dont you.

BillJones

donnajunkie wrote: »

emails are very easy to forget about and delete. even more so than a hard copy.

As an employer, I do expect emails, even if a hard copy is also sent. I'm not going to scan and distribute copies, and if somoene is a possible candidate, I will need to share their information.

And I will not "forget" a godo candidate, however they've chosen to contact me.

BillJones

donnajunkie wrote: »

the problem is if its not publicly made available the chances are they dont want to give it out to just anyone. i know people are meant to phone every company and ask for the name of the correct person but most people cant afford to do this. doing this could easily see your phone bill being 60, 70 pounds or more.

The first point is simply incorrect. My email is not published anywhere, but if someone interesting called up asking about a job with me, I'd happily give it to them.

The second point just comes across as an excuse, I'm afraid. A few minutes on the phone with the occasional company whose email address you cannot find is not going to cost very much. Even if it did, though, you need to do whatever it takes to find work. It's your responsibility, and excuses don't change that.

BillJones

donnajunkie wrote: »

when they are sat at a computer or maybe their assistant does it. you can have a printed copy with you anywhere....

I do not intend to carry people's CVs around the office with me. I do, though, normally have my iPPad, which has all of my work emails on it.

I'm not clear, have you had a lot of success with your methods, or are you sticking with them in the face of them not working?

donnajunkie

BillJones wrote: »

As an employer, I do expect emails, even if a hard copy is also sent. I'm not going to scan and distribute copies, and if somoene is a possible candidate, I will need to share their information.

And I will not "forget" a godo candidate, however they've chosen to contact me.

remember i am talking about spec apps and not apps for an actual vacancy.