Jobseeking is driving me mad!

floss2

therealdessie wrote: »

.....As for temp jobs, as an employer I have seen it as a downside before. When I look at a CV I look at dates - 3 months in last role, 2 months before that, etc - I'd think "sketchy". It's always better to amalgamate temp roles into one overall period when presenting on a CV, it gives a much better impression.

And I thought I was just saving space by doing this! Glad to know it was considered acceptable

lb364

Horace wrote: »

Thanks, I am going to set up as a wedding planner - I have done lots of event organising in the past so this will be a step up. I chatted with one of my ex work colleagues this afternoon and it is likely that she will extend her photography hobby and do weddings - so this could tie in quite nicely.

Good luck to all those on job searches - hope you find the right job when you least expect it.:D

That sounds great don't forget us 'little' people when you're looking for staff lol

therealdessie

floss2 wrote: »

And I thought I was just saving space by doing this! Glad to know it was considered acceptable

Absolutely, it suits both purposes. I have a phrase for people who I see with many different roles: "sketchy job hopper". Just keep that in mind and it will put you off separating everything!!

lemontart

lb364 wrote: »

I have been looking for a new job since the beginning of the year and it is driving me mad! I apply for the naff office junior jobs (even though I have experience and am too old to be a junior!) trainee jobs and jobs I already have the skills to do but I get turned down over and over.
Even work experience positions that are supposed to be giving people a chance to get into an industry, don't give me a chance (Channel 4...damn liars!)
I finally got offered an interview last week, have been told I didn't get the job by my agent but they won't give a reason other than someone else had more experience. (there's always someone with more experience...how convenient!)
I am perfectly capable of doing every job I apply for but never get the chance :mad:
Is anyone else feeling this way? Anyone got any bright ideas for how to get a job when I'm applying for every job advertised (I'm capable of)?

If not I enjoyed the rant so thanks for reading!

Big hug from trapped nightmare job in northants.

floss2

therealdessie wrote: »

Absolutely, it suits both purposes. I have a phrase for people who I see with many different roles: "sketchy job hopper". Just keep that in mind and it will put you off separating everything!!

Err, thanks, I think

lb364

Just been turned down for another two jobs I went to interviews for

therealdessie

Well you know, sometimes it's a good thing. There will be employers who know their workplace is crap and don't want another unwitting victim falling prey to them

Bismarck

therealdessie wrote: »

Well you know, sometimes it's a good thing. There will be employers who know their workplace is crap and don't want another unwitting victim falling prey to them

but we'd like the chance to find out for myself please..and get paid for the privilege.

therealdessie

I understand what you mean - but remember each job you take on is an entry on your CV, and something you need to explain later. At best you'll get a sympathetic employer who understands why you moved on, but at worst you'll be pegged as trouble or be stuck in a job you really hate.

Job hunting is just like dating - you're going to have to kiss a lot of frogs to find the prince(/ss)!

Bismarck

therealdessie wrote: »

I understand what you mean - but remember each job you take on is an entry on your CV, and something you need to explain later. At best you'll get a sympathetic employer who understands why you moved on, but at worst you'll be pegged as trouble or be stuck in a job you really hate.

Job hunting is just like dating - you're going to have to kiss a lot of frogs to find the prince(/ss)!

fair point and good reference to the bigger picture.

so if you take on a series of definitely temporary jobs to gain experience and satisfy basic needs (?!) does that make you promiscuous? :rolleyes: