FabSwingers.com forum: so hard to find work!!

By *erbycouple7 OP Couple
over a year ago

derby

hi everyone male half here...so after to many months out of work(that long i really have forgot)i just cant seem to find work in the derby area i am signed up to all the agencies and they are useless...spend hrs online spend far to much on petrol going to town...am not having a moan here its just getting me down so much..

if there is any one that could help plz p.m us or post on here thanks for any help

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By *layfullsamMan
over a year ago

Solihull

what's your back ground, any skills etc then might be able to offer advice for what its worth

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"what's your back ground, any skills etc then might be able to offer advice for what its worth"

Was about to ask the same....

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By *all-Eddies QosCouple
over a year ago

wirral

In same boat.....flipping nightmare worth added restrictions....kids...sure as soon as you mention kids they bin your application......may as well weigh myself in.....

agencies are shit....they have millions of people on their books and virtually no jobs....looks good to employers though when they see how many potential staff there are....nonsense

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By *erbycouple7 OP Couple
over a year ago

derby

for 7 years i worked in recycling so thats my trade crap i no...in this i gained nvq in waste management,nvq in customer care and the usual in house training manual handling and things like that

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"for 7 years i worked in recycling so thats my trade crap i no...in this i gained nvq in waste management,nvq in customer care and the usual in house training manual handling and things like that"

Hating to probably stating the obvious but isn't it worth contacting waste companies to see if they are hiring and your experience.

As a country we are investing heavily into renewables and waste plants etc....its a growth market....and still a relatively young industry....

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

get your CV uptodate....do some interview practice....write down answers to questions you'll get asked like "why do you want this job?" and start looking further afield...get the trade magazine and email the hiring people and address it to them by name - they will like you being proactive...search online and think 'outside the box' - there are lots of small initiatives going on - contact your local council and ask to be put in touch - start networking even if you do a morning a week voluntary work...make a list of your skills, abilities, qualities, training, qualifications etc - don't be passive - say things like "I was responsible for...' rather than "I did this...." make your applications more actiony (which I know isn't a word), say to yourself 'my job is to get a job' and do it all day, don't give up, look round the backs of shops and find out who takes their waste - phone up the waste people and say you'll work 1 day a week for nothing, be a driver...once you're in, you'll get to hear of jobs that haven't been advertised yet and you will get an instant network of people - your work colleagues. Be confident and not down-hearted. Good luck.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

i lost my first job at 17 spent 8 months out of work then one phone call got me a job as an apprentice plumber 2 yeara later i applied for another job and started earning what i was in a week in a day.

keep your head up you never know what's around the corner.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It is a terrible time for people out of work seeking a job n personally I don't care for the govt 's outspoken ' they are all laid in bed whilst folk who wanna get on are out at work '

I've pretty much retired now (only do occasional p/t) n from my perspective I can't see how raising the pension qualifying age n keeping old fogeys like me in work is gonna help younger people get in2 the job market! After all ya can't pour a quart in2 a pint pot.

I appreciate fully the argument of keep old folk working as long as possible cos it stops em being a drain on the national pension but it ain't gonna help the many 10s of thousands find a job when we oldies are blocking up the marketplace

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By *phroditeWoman
over a year ago

(She/ her) in Sensualityland

Being out of work does not do much for most people's confidence and finding a job is so much easier when already in employment. Just another aspect in this discussion.

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By *erbycouple7 OP Couple
over a year ago

derby

that is very true i no of 3 older people in there 70s still putting in 50-60hrs per week..they can not keep up bless them but bills roll in and pockets still unfold empty thanks for your feed back guys some usefull hints and tips fresh mind fresh day bring on tomoz

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"that is very true i no of 3 older people in there 70s still putting in 50-60hrs per week..they can not keep up bless them but bills roll in and pockets still unfold empty thanks for your feed back guys some usefull hints and tips fresh mind fresh day bring on tomoz

Ridiculous situation - people that age should have their last few years enjoying a leisurely lifestyle on a DECENT liveable pension and those jobs could go to younger fitter people who could then regain their self respect and have a decent lifestyle with some cash flow. I wish you success in your job search

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By *un_JuiceCouple
over a year ago

Nr Chester

I have a friend in your area and i,ll pm you the company name of which he works. Although I cannot have any influence on there being any positions it's at least another option for you to chase up once you've prepped your CV etc.

Good luck

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By *layfullsamMan
over a year ago

Solihull

Hi Mate,

Friend works in a job centre and mentioned it to him last night in the pub

Have a look on the direct gov job website

only for 2 or 3 months but it might be a foot in the door. its talking to home owners to get them to use the councils facilities etc with a car for business use

Job ID2602901

posted11/07/2013

Company South Derbyshire District Council

Location-MID- Swadlincote

Job reference codeSDC/13/7040

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