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melysion

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Prothet_of_Doom

So you have loads of 'transferrable skills' but lack the scatter gun approach I think.

https://jobs.civilservice.gov.uk/company/nghr/jobs.cgi
http://www.mini-production-triangle.com/people/opportunities/description.aspx?nPostingID=3394&nPostingTargetID=4292&option=52&sort=DESC&respnr=6&ID=QDUFK026203F3VBQB8MV768AI&Resultsperpage=10&lg=UK&mask=ext

http://www.rolls-royce.com/careers/search/search_results.jsp
http://www.huscointl.com/index.php/careers/current-openings/
http://www.trelleborg.com/en/Career/Vacancies/
http://www.ge.com/uk/careers/index.html



I've posted these links because If you name a company, 98% will list most of thier jobs on the internet.

The one's I've listed are those that I've either worked at or been to interview for in the last 10 years, but I'd start by picking the 350 companies listed on the BBC red Button Business news share price

melysion

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Takeaway_Addict

melysion wrote: »

Scattergun approach? I dont even know what that means. I work really hard on each of my applications to ensure that they are customized precisely to the job. And havent done too badly so far I guess (3 interviews) - so it seems wrong just to fire generic cvs to all and sundry.

So, really you're just not very good at interviews? Have you anyone you can practise with?

melysion

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lemontart

the fact that you have secured interviews is a good sign - please see that as a positive, Ignore the nasties on here and else where that see anyone who claims as scroungers - they need to take a long hard look at themselves and pray they never find themselves in need.

You may not find a specific job but look at your transferable skills and do a budget to work out how much you need to live on as well.

Since becoming disabled I have had to reevaluate my life and what I used to class as must haves - and despite still not at the end of my road I do hope to work again but my values have changed which is most en lighting and liberating.

I know it is hard but do try and stay positive

melysion

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Broadwood

melysion wrote: »

I will have an income coming in. I am a personal tutor. And I will get redundancy. £70 a week isn't enough to even cover my mortgage let alone anything else so not worth my time anyway quite frankly.

So, sorry. No. I have already said my stance on the issue is nonnegotiable. I am not willing to discuss it further I am afraid.

I don't mean to be rude by the way so apologies if I come across that way. I do appreciate your input - I just completely disagree with you

If you can make ends meet by getting your tutoring up to a regular income then fair enough. Otherwise consider what else you are potentially good at and/or like doing which could earn you a regular part time income. Think outside the box and ditch your non-negotiable attitude. Welcome to the real world. There is work out there if you want it and are prepared to diversify your skills to match.

P.S. I was made redundant (voluntarily) in 2005 and got EU funding at age 48 to get my HGV2 licence in 2006 and HGV1 a year later. I've been employed on a Zero Hours contract (by choice as I don't want full time) with a major international company ever since. I know of many truck drivers who have degrees.

Step back and think about it. There is a world outside of your bubble.

melysion

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Prothet_of_Doom

melysion wrote: »

Scattergun approach? I dont even know what that means. I work really hard on each of my applications to ensure that they are customized precisely to the job. And havent done too badly so far I guess (3 interviews) - so it seems wrong just to fire generic cvs to all and sundry.

I'm not saying don't work hard on each application, but rather, up the volume of quality applications you make, and realise there are 1000's of jobs which more or less fit with the 'transferrable skills you have, and the more you apply for, the more you'll get kicked back, but the more chance of an interview and the more likely that you'll get something offered to you.

Anyway by the time you've got 10 versions of the same CV, and 20 different covering letters, it's all pretty much generic anyway.