What type of jobs would not require an interview or pay much attention to a CV?

SailorSam

When i went to be a Rep selling double glazing i don't think i had sort of interview. We were only getting paid commission so i suppose they'd let anyone soft enough to work for nothing have a go.

tomtontom

Hedylogos wrote: »

Where? No i wouldn't have ignored it. I just most likely had a lot of responses to answer to. How can i believe it's legit?

If someone gives you a lead then you can use the wondrous internet to verify its legitimacy. Plus I doubt torbrex is in the habit of giving people false information, what would they have to gain from it?

torbrex

Hedylogos wrote: »

Where? No i wouldn't have ignored it. I just most likely had a lot of responses to answer to. How can i believe it's legit?

Company is called OCS, they do all sorts of things and the workforce are on zero hours contracts.
I work in the Stocktaking side of it, I get an email every week listing upcoming jobs (month ahead) and I put my name forward for the ones that I want.
If you live in an area with a bus team operating there are even more opportunities available.

Website is here.

Hedylogos

tomtontom wrote: »

You've been asking the same questions for months. You could have had several months voluntary experience by now. No one can help you if you won't help yourself.

I understand that. but i was desperate for a job and wasn't thinking about volunteer work. I realise i was probably stupid for dismissing it of course, but paid work is what i need/needed and my mindset was negative so i just wanting money and working for free seemed a waste. I was hoping i would get a job before now, but nothing is coming my way and it's annoying. What kind of volunteer experience should i be looking for though?

tomtontom

Hedylogos wrote: »

I understand that. but i was desperate for a job and wasn't thinking about volunteer work. I realise i was probably stupid for dismissing it of course, but paid work is what i need/needed and my mindset was negative so i just wanting money and working for free seemed a waste. I was hoping i would get a job before now, but nothing is coming my way and it's annoying. What kind of volunteer experience should i be looking for though?

You did say you had applied for voluntary work in a shop. Is this not true?

Hedylogos

tomtontom wrote: »

If someone gives you a lead then you can use the wondrous internet to verify its legitimacy. Plus I doubt torbrex is in the habit of giving people false information, what would they have to gain from it?

I understand that, but i don't know him/her from adam so i have no idea if it's a legit job offer. You know the person more than i do.

Hedylogos

tomtontom wrote: »

You did say you had applied for voluntary work in a shop. Is this not true?

I sent the application yes, but then i decided i wanted a job and thought volunteering was a waste because i wanted paid work. I know, stupid because i could have done volunteering but i wanted paid work and hoped for a job or at least some interviews.

tomtontom

Hedylogos wrote: »

I understand that, but i don't know him/her from adam so i have no idea if it's a legit job offer. You know the person more than i do.

Hedylogos wrote: »

I sent the application yes, but then i decided i wanted a job and thought volunteering was a waste because i wanted paid work. I know, stupid because i could have done volunteering but i wanted paid work and hoped for a job or at least some interviews.

You really need to stop making excuses for everything.

torbrex has given you information about a job. Why not get on and apply?

elsien

What interests you, and what do you think you'd be good at ?
If you want to get into retail, try a charity shop. If you want to get into care, try looking for opportunities to support people. Is there a volunteer bureau in your neck of the woods?

As an example, when I was made redundant I decided I needed a change. I applied for relevant voluntary work. I got a job interview while completing the voluntary work training. Having signed up for relevant experience proved to the employer I was serious about the career change. I got the job before I had the chance to start the voluntary role. It shows willing.

Hedylogos

torbrex wrote: »

Company is called OCS, they do all sorts of things and the workforce are on zero hours contracts.
I work in the Stocktaking side of it, I get an email every week listing upcoming jobs (month ahead) and I put my name forward for the ones that I want.
If you live in an area with a bus team operating there are even more opportunities available.

Website is here.

Okay. I never saw that before. I will give it a look and see what is available.