SO tired of job seeking

User_Name1

pinpin wrote: »

I'm surprised you're having such a hard time.

Having so little experience isn't ideal, but one of my friends is 32 and until 1 year ago had NEVER had a job! (well, I think he had one packing CD's for 2 weeks when he was 17)
He's now working in a call centre through an agency.

What sort of roles are you applying for? In my experience, warehouse type roles through agencies will take anyone.

Well, I'm not as lucky as others unfortunately no one wants to employ me even call centres. Warehouse packing jobs are given to EU migrants I have no hope in hell in getting one.

lincroft1710

xapprenticex wrote: »

Wow first post is having a dig at OP, sooo moneysavingexpert.com

Er, nooooooooooo. No dig at OP

Just confirming that I had read the post correctly or that OP hadn't omitted something.

tomtontom

User_Name1 wrote: »

Well, I'm not as lucky as others unfortunately no one wants to employ me even call centres. Warehouse packing jobs are given to EU migrants I have no hope in hell in getting one.

I'm sure not all the warehouse jobs go to immigrants. You need to work out why they are preferred over you.

As others have said, voluntary work gives you some experience and can directly lead to a job. Do you face barriers to employment, is there a reason you've been out of the workplace for so long?

Lioness_Twinkletoes

Would be useful to have more information - perhaps have a look at your CV? Where do you live (not the exact address, just a general location!). My son managed to secure the first full time job he applied for, following three years part time so there are jobs out there.

xapprenticex

lincroft1710 wrote: »

Er, nooooooooooo. No dig at OP

Just confirming that I had read the post correctly or that OP hadn't omitted something.

Well in that case I stand corrected. :beer:

User_Name1

Lioness_Twinkletoes wrote: »

Would be useful to have more information - perhaps have a look at your CV? Where do you live (not the exact address, just a general location!). My son managed to secure the first full time job he applied for, following three years part time so there are jobs out there.

I live in Rotherham

POPPYOSCAR

Do not give up.


My daughter with 3 A levels could not get a job and trawled around everywhere with her CV without even getting interviews.


She finally got a temp Christmas job at Argos, she was just lucky enough to walk in at the right time to ask. This finished in the January after their sales and then it took her another 4 months job hunting before she found an office job minimum wage advertised in the window of the newsagents.


She now has two jobs, working full time and part-time two evenings and Saturdays.


So keep on trying I understand how hard it is having seen my daughter go through it, but there is a job out there for you and you will find it eventually, I am sure!

Beachview_2

As others have said, please try to get yourself some voluntary work. In all honesty, its your only chance of getting paid work.


Unfortunately a lot of employers who see an application coming in from someone who is unemployed, will just bin it and move on to the others. Others who are in work/volunteering will be seen to have the up to date skills needed to the job. Any employer who has a HR department will be using a point scoring system, and will be looking for you to show proof in your application that you have the skills/experience they want. Its like they have a list of requirements, and they tick off the boxes for these against each application. Only applicants who can tick all the boxes for 'essential' skills will get an interview.


Sorry to say but its a tough world out there jobseeking. I know there are loads of jobs you see advertised that you know you could do, but you need to be able to prove it in your application.


If you want retail work, maybe you could get a few hours in a charity shop. Stock taking, displaying stock, cash handling, team work, dealing with the public, difficult customers, housekeeping of the shop etc. Again you could take those skills to other jobs outside of retail.


Citizens advice would be a good place to volunteer but its very hard to get into, as they don't seem to have many vacancies.


Any community organisations near you? You could get admin experience, customer facing environment, teamwork. Maybe there might be a place that has a community caf!, that would give you experience of waiting on tables.


If there's a kids club at church, or something like that, and a NVQ in childcare, could get you that sort of work.


Animal shelter? They always need dog walkers, help with cleaning and feeding. It would show you're hardworking and teamwork.


Have you thought about going back to education. It would give you an up to date reference. You'll need 2.


Employers look at your cv and see a person who hasn't been working for a long time. They will be asking themselves why not. They will think you had bad health, so worry you have a long term health condition that will lead to you being off if they gave you a job. They will wonder if you have been in jail, drugs, etc. Unfortunately that's they way employers look at it. They want to take the least risk. But I understand your position, I know how hard it can be to get work. Employers don't see that people get caught in a circle of no job.


Find out what voluntary work is in your town and sign up It'll make all the difference. Maybe find a course too. Get an IT qualification as some employers like 'proof' that you have the skills.


Let us know how you get on. All the best

GwylimT

Why have you waited so long to look for a job, it is certainly something any employer will want to know.

What steps have you taken so far to gain employment?

Have you carried out any work on a self employed basis?

Mojisola

lincroft1710 wrote: »

Are you saying that at the age of 25, your work experience has only been 7 months of cleaning.

User_Name1 wrote: »

Yes unfortunately

What else have you been doing during all those years?

If you'd advertised as an independent cleaner, you could have built up a good business by now.