apparantely advisor does not have to prove it

saintjammyswine

mro wrote: »

I wonder if Further Education works like that, judged by computer searches and a calculator.

People are not robots.

No they are not, well done.

Everything is judged against standards. Further (and all) education is judged against prescribed standards for a qualificaition, as written by the Awarding Organisation.

So yes, this is how people and performance is judged in the real world. Baselines are taken, targets are set and performance is judged against this. It is just how it works, I don't really get the point of your post, sorry.

Morlock

saintjammyswine wrote: »

Assuming your CV will not be changing much (tweaks for particular jobs, highlighting different skills etc.) not to much of a task.

I work within Further Education...

Obviously not as a tutor.

saintjammyswine

Morlock wrote: »

Obviously not as a tutor.

Not sure why you make this assumption.

whodathunkit

Morlock wrote: »

Obviously not as a tutor.

Why would you expect someone teaching bricklaying or hairdressing to write totally accurate English?

mattcanary

mro wrote: »

I wonder if Further Education works like that, judged by computer searches and a calculator.

People are not robots.

You have to think about what you want, whether the job is suitable, etc to be able to put in a good application.

A scattergun approach is pretty poor, to be honest.

And where do you find 200 jobs a week from???!!!!


I applied for a job at a local authority yesterday on an online application form. It took me about 4 hours.

Mind you, god knows why you have to fill out detailed application forms for a job as a cashier in a supermarket, or something like that. Just encourages trumped up hyperbole in applications.
I suppose some if the HR staff there would be syrplus to requirements, if things were made more straightforward.
Should just be able to go into the supermarket and give them a CV, backed up with proof of any qualifications - followed by an interview if the company think you could well bewhat they are looking for.
I think there are very few people around that want to make a career of being a cashier in a supermarket, long-term.

saintjammyswine

whodathunkit wrote: »

Why would you expect someone teaching bricklaying or hairdressing to write totally accurate English?

Because they do. A minimum of Level 2 Literacy & Numeracy equivalent is a mandatory requirement of working in the majority of FE establishments. Teaching a vocational subject such as brickwork is no longer a standalone qualification. It is part of what is called a Study Programme which is about preparing the person for employment. This not only includes developing practical skills for the particular job but now also Maths & English depending on previous qualifications (GCSE results normally) and employability preparation such as work experience or a part time job. This has come about because employers are saying young people may leave college with the practical skills and qualifications but are still not ready for work or do not have the required Literary or Numeric ability to be an effective employee.

saintjammyswine

mattcanary wrote: »

You have to think about what you want, whether the job is suitable, etc to be able to put in a good application.

A scattergun approach is pretty poor, to be honest.

And where do you find 200 jobs a week from???!!!!


I applied for a job at a local authority yesterday on an online application form. It took me about 4 hours.

200 jobs per fortnight, not per week.

For every application that takes 4 hours there are many more that are a simple upload of a CV or automatic application from a web based service such as Total or Grocer jobs.

A scattergun approach on its own will not get the dream job but it will increase the chances of getting some employment and at the same time, satisfying the requirements of receiving JSA.

sensibleadvice

mattcanary wrote: »

You have to think about what you want, whether the job is suitable, etc to be able to put in a good application.

A scattergun approach is pretty poor, to be honest.

And where do you find 200 jobs a week from???!!!!


I applied for a job at a local authority yesterday on an online application form. It took me about 4 hours.

What you've described sounds more like actively seeking employment than having 200 possibilities and doing little or nothing with any of them.....never mind nothing in lieu of ujm possibilities.

DaisyFlower

I do wonder given the amount of posts re the job centre, work placements etc how quickly the OP would actually find work if they dedicated as much energy to job searching as they do that

red_devil

DaisyFlower wrote: »

I do wonder given the amount of posts re the job centre, work placements etc how quickly the OP would actually find work if they dedicated as much energy to job searching as they do that

Looking for facts not opinions thanks. Very off topic of you.

appeal sent today so shall see what happens.