feel so stupid

sam_m

So yeah. The advice can't help because no one is actually wanting me to work for them, and i mean nobody, i have sent my CV into loads of places, either they don't get back to me or say im not the person they are looking for so i dont know what else to do

pinkduvetdiva

sam_m wrote: »

So yeah. The advice can't help because no one is actually wanting me to work for them, and i mean nobody, i have sent my CV into loads of places, either they don't get back to me or say im not the person they are looking for so i dont know what else to do

The one thing you should do is keep trying. I'm sure I've said before on this thread that jobhunting is a numbers game. A key tip is to check the person spec and job description of each job you apply for and make sure you tailor the CV you're submitting to each job.

sam_m

All i want is money, i don't care what job i apply for, what do you mean tailor my CV i submit

Savvy_Sue

I have not read the whole of the thread, just the first post and last page, but keep your ear to the ground in all the places you do voluntary work, and see if positions are advertised there which you can apply for. Also talk to your supervisors wherever you are working as a volunteer, and explain that you are on the lookout for paid work, and see if they can offer any pointers. Ask especially if they can offer any advice on things which might go against you at interview: for example if you are prone to speak first and regret it later ...

sam_m

The place where i volunteer is not good at giving me advice, she never seems grateful that i am actually giving up my time to help out. I just want money now though, there are no positions where i can apply for because i have tried every where

pinkduvetdiva

sam_m wrote: »

All i want is money, i don't care what job i apply for, what do you mean tailor my CV i submit

Instead of sending the same CV over and over again without changing anything, you should amend it so it fits each job you're applying for. http://www.freshrec.co.uk/tailoring-your-cv/

sam_m

Yeah well i've been doing that. I don't know why these places are so picky in who they want, they should be happy that i am applying for their job.

Im running out of time because my money from the DLA is going to stop because the bloody government thinks i have no trouble working, if that happens then my life will be over because i will have nothing

daytona0

sam_m wrote: »

So yeah. The advice can't help because no one is actually wanting me to work for them, and i mean nobody, i have sent my CV into loads of places, either they don't get back to me or say im not the person they are looking for so i dont know what else to do

Then politely (no kicking off!) ask them for feedback as to why you aren't the person they are looking for

sam_m

Its the same thing every time, i need to do more voluntary work experience or you don't have much qualifications for us or its because your still at college.

Those are the three main reasons that they have given me

elsien

sam_m wrote: »

Im running out of time because my money from the DLA is going to stop because the bloody government thinks i have no trouble working, if that happens then my life will be over because i will have nothing

DLA can be claimed by people who are working as it is for the additional costs of disability. What makes you think yours is going to stop - is it being reviewed?