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What do you have to do to get a job in this country??

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

I do gave a part time job, but after applying for over 50 jobs in the last 3 years, and only getting 2 inter_iews I wonder what I am doing wrong!?! I need a new source of motivation, any ideas??

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

If u spend less time on here and more time at the job centre perhaps u might get a job

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By *radleyandRavenCouple
over a year ago

Herts

50? I used to apply for that in a WEEK and after 6 months I have only just been offered a full time position.

Are you looking for something specific? x

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

Job centre won't help you look- they tell you to look online. Try volunteering somewhere to get different skills/ training?

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By *ENDAROOSCouple
over a year ago

South West London / Surrey


"If u spend less time on here and more time at the job centre perhaps u might get a job "

Bit harsh.....

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

Yes I'm an events organiser, more specifically outdoor events, so not just any old job

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over a year ago

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

applying for a job, isn't the best use of time or energy, most advertised jobs already have an internal candidate lined up, or someone for the job.

The best way to get a job, is to make a list of what you wouldn't be suitable for.

Then look at what would be your ideal job, do some research using internet, and write to a named person, offering your services free for 4 weeks, this gives an employer and an employee, time to see if its the right job, and that you can add something to the company. with no risk to them.

If you are a competent worker, with a good aptitude and attitude, you will have a job.

Oh if you do apply for jobs, always always include a head and shoulders photo on the first introduction page,

one pic says a thousand words, and makes you stand out from the other application

s.

We all read people from their eyes, hence why profiles here or on any site are more successful than profiles without a face pic.

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


"If u spend less time on here and more time at the job centre perhaps u might get a job "

Yeah helpful u idiot!! I don't spend all day on here!

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By *uietlykinkymeWoman
over a year ago

kinky land


"If u spend less time on here and more time at the job centre perhaps u might get a job "

How many jobs walk into the job centre?

I spent years trying to find work. The jobs are online. The job centre told me mere weeks ago most people find work through friends/family/other connections. I applied for a job at the job centre (that's when i was told) & she said over 8000 applications went in for a part time job in under a week. And priority was given to those already in work. (checkable work history). I didn't get my job from the job centre

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By *oodmessMan
over a year ago

yumsville


"I do gave a part time job, but after applying for over 50 jobs in the last 3 years, and only getting 2 inter_iews I wonder what I am doing wrong!?! I need a new source of motivation, any ideas?? "

apply for more! 50 jobs in 3 years is just about 1 every 20 days!

I was unemployed for 3 yrs and applied for in excess of 2000.

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


"applying for a job, isn't the best use of time or energy, most advertised jobs already have an internal candidate lined up, or someone for the job.

The best way to get a job, is to make a list of what you wouldn't be suitable for.

Then look at what would be your ideal job, do some research using internet, and write to a named person, offering your services free for 4 weeks, this gives an employer and an employee, time to see if its the right job, and that you can add something to the company. with no risk to them.

If you are a competent worker, with a good aptitude and attitude, you will have a job.

Oh if you do apply for jobs, always always include a head and shoulders photo on the first introduction page,

one pic says a thousand words, and makes you stand out from the other application

s.

We all read people from their eyes, hence why profiles here or on any site are more successful than profiles without a face pic."

Thanks

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By *imply_SensualMan
over a year ago

warrington

Not all jobs are advertised in the job centre or online for that matter. If the role you are looking for is a specific one, then a try a specialist recruitment agency - for example, one that recruits within the hospitality or entertainment sectors. A lot of jobs go straight to these because the employers wants the agency to do the leg work.

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


"I do gave a part time job, but after applying for over 50 jobs in the last 3 years, and only getting 2 inter_iews I wonder what I am doing wrong!?! I need a new source of motivation, any ideas?? "
just 50 that all

try

100 + n 5 inter_iews

n 1 part time job

its depends in the area yer in n what yer looking for

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


"If u spend less time on here and more time at the job centre perhaps u might get a job "

Yeah because every jobseeker or person out of work is a lazy slob right?

*sarcasm*

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


"If u spend less time on here and more time at the job centre perhaps u might get a job

Yeah because every jobseeker or person out of work is a lazy slob right?

*sarcasm*"

all the idiots come out the woodwork on here sometimes lol

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire


"Yes I'm an events organiser, more specifically outdoor events, so not just any old job "

could be wrong but it sounds like a 'seasonal' job..?

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

If you do some voluntary work,it proves to a potential employer that you have a good work ethic.

Also sign up for as many employment agencies as you possibly can,they all welcome you with open arms. Hope that helps and best of luck

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

The world has changed and your specialism is no longer in demand as much. A few years back Companies would do events and team building stuff every few months. Now it has all been scrapped as too expensive. Move your organizational skills into another area.

Good luck.

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


"Yes I'm an events organiser, more specifically outdoor events, so not just any old job

could be wrong but it sounds like a 'seasonal' job..?

"

Not really, I'm currently organising a large fireworks display which attracts 20,000 in November...so not really a seasonal job and large events I. The summer often take months to organise, so tends to take up the winter if no other events are taking place x

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


"If you do some voluntary work,it proves to a potential employer that you have a good work ethic.

Also sign up for as many employment agencies as you possibly can,they all welcome you with open arms. Hope that helps and best of luck"

Thanks

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


"The world has changed and your specialism is no longer in demand as much. A few years back Companies would do events and team building stuff every few months. Now it has all been scrapped as too expensive. Move your organizational skills into another area.

Good luck."

I see ur point, but when u have spent 20k for a degree in hope it provides me a career that I want to do, I don't want to give up that easy...! But thanks for the advice

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


"I do gave a part time job, but after applying for over 50 jobs in the last 3 years, and only getting 2 inter_iews I wonder what I am doing wrong!?! I need a new source of motivation, any ideas?? "

depends what your looking for and how much pay you are willing to take, some jobs are easy to get but usually the jobs no one wants

my daughter applied for a job in Tesco working nights and they snapped her up straight away just not many people want that type of work

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


"I do gave a part time job, but after applying for over 50 jobs in the last 3 years, and only getting 2 inter_iews I wonder what I am doing wrong!?! I need a new source of motivation, any ideas??

apply for more! 50 jobs in 3 years is just about 1 every 20 days!

I was unemployed for 3 yrs and applied for in excess of 2000.

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he's not unemployed tho he is working just not as many hours as he'd like so I would have thought not as much spare time as an unemployed person

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

part of it is a lot of people dont want to do a lot of the meanual stuff that pays minimum wage because it is "beneath them"....

I have just taken on a 2nd job part time to supplement my full time one, and the amount of times I have heard a potential employer complain because people don't want them.....

when i was unemployed I use the check the job centre site and all the recruitment sites each and every day... 50 jobs in 3 years is only 1 job every 3 weeks... as someone said, no offence, it isn't a lot!

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


"I do gave a part time job, but after applying for over 50 jobs in the last 3 years, and only getting 2 inter_iews I wonder what I am doing wrong!?! I need a new source of motivation, any ideas??

apply for more! 50 jobs in 3 years is just about 1 every 20 days!

I was unemployed for 3 yrs and applied for in excess of 2000.

he's not unemployed tho he is working just not as many hours as he'd like so I would have thought not as much spare time as an unemployed person"

That's right, I try and get another part time job to work along the one I already have and I always get turned away. My current job pays approx 11k a year for 22.5 hours a week, so to me, it's not worth leaving this job and going to get a job at tesco full time at 40 hours a week for the same pay! So dam frustrating!!

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


"The world has changed and your specialism is no longer in demand as much. A few years back Companies would do events and team building stuff every few months. Now it has all been scrapped as too expensive. Move your organizational skills into another area.

Good luck.

I see ur point, but when u have spent 20k for a degree in hope it provides me a career that I want to do, I don't want to give up that easy...! But thanks for the advice "

how much experience have you got in this particular field?

you say you have a degree, but a piece of paper doesnt entitle you to get a job, especially over a candidate that has years more experience than yourself, harsh but true.

never heard the phrase 'its easier to get a job when you have one'?

outside events is a very specific sector, and to have only applied for 50 jobs in 3 years shows a lack of inventiveness, a lack of sacrifice or just plain laziness.

you could do a wealth of jobs while looking for that 'perfect' one.

maybe swallow some pride and take a 'lesser' job, than sit on the dole, bellyaching you cant find work in a specific sector, while you find that perfect one.

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


"part of it is a lot of people dont want to do a lot of the meanual stuff that pays minimum wage because it is "beneath them"....

I have just taken on a 2nd job part time to supplement my full time one, and the amount of times I have heard a potential employer complain because people don't want them.....

when i was unemployed I use the check the job centre site and all the recruitment sites each and every day... 50 jobs in 3 years is only 1 job every 3 weeks... as someone said, no offence, it isn't a lot!"

I understand ur criticism, but what I want is specialised, so they don't come up as often anymore but these applications ain't a 5 min job either, they take time....and when u don't get a rey or inter_iew it gets very boring filling the dam things out all the time! Fair dos to u, u have the right attitude doing any job u can m8

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


"I do gave a part time job, but after applying for over 50 jobs in the last 3 years, and only getting 2 inter_iews I wonder what I am doing wrong!?! I need a new source of motivation, any ideas??

apply for more! 50 jobs in 3 years is just about 1 every 20 days!

I was unemployed for 3 yrs and applied for in excess of 2000.

he's not unemployed tho he is working just not as many hours as he'd like so I would have thought not as much spare time as an unemployed person

That's right, I try and get another part time job to work along the one I already have and I always get turned away. My current job pays approx 11k a year for 22.5 hours a week, so to me, it's not worth leaving this job and going to get a job at tesco full time at 40 hours a week for the same pay! So dam frustrating!! "

no I agree, my daughter is at uni full time so only wanted a few hours and nights work better for her to work round her uni, I wasn't suggesting you gave up to work at Tesco I was just saying some jobs are easy to get some not so, so it may well not be you that's the problem but a shortage of jobs your willing to take that's the problem

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


"The world has changed and your specialism is no longer in demand as much. A few years back Companies would do events and team building stuff every few months. Now it has all been scrapped as too expensive. Move your organizational skills into another area.

Good luck.

I see ur point, but when u have spent 20k for a degree in hope it provides me a career that I want to do, I don't want to give up that easy...! But thanks for the advice

how much experience have you got in this particular field?

you say you have a degree, but a piece of paper doesnt entitle you to get a job, especially over a candidate that has years more experience than yourself, harsh but true.

never heard the phrase 'its easier to get a job when you have one'?

outside events is a very specific sector, and to have only applied for 50 jobs in 3 years shows a lack of inventiveness, a lack of sacrifice or just plain laziness.

you could do a wealth of jobs while looking for that 'perfect' one.

maybe swallow some pride and take a 'lesser' job, than sit on the dole, bellyaching you cant find work in a specific sector, while you find that perfect one."

Please read earlier posts, I have a job! I have 3 years organising event experience, so I have both!

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

above post was done without reading the entire thread, but still stands (just without the dole thing lol)

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


"I do gave a part time job, but after applying for over 50 jobs in the last 3 years, and only getting 2 inter_iews I wonder what I am doing wrong!?! I need a new source of motivation, any ideas??

apply for more! 50 jobs in 3 years is just about 1 every 20 days!

I was unemployed for 3 yrs and applied for in excess of 2000.

he's not unemployed tho he is working just not as many hours as he'd like so I would have thought not as much spare time as an unemployed person

That's right, I try and get another part time job to work along the one I already have and I always get turned away. My current job pays approx 11k a year for 22.5 hours a week, so to me, it's not worth leaving this job and going to get a job at tesco full time at 40 hours a week for the same pay! So dam frustrating!!

no I agree, my daughter is at uni full time so only wanted a few hours and nights work better for her to work round her uni, I wasn't suggesting you gave up to work at Tesco I was just saying some jobs are easy to get some not so, so it may well not be you that's the problem but a shortage of jobs your willing to take that's the problem "

Ur right :s but I apply for other types of event jobs, like conferencing, but I have little hands on experience with that :s do at a disadvantage straight away! The government don't help either! They ahh dishing out loans and investing in the youth of today, many at least 20k loans then not doing anything to help them get employment after Uni....I've not paid a penny back to the government yet and we wonder y the country is in the shitter! :s not saying it should be laid on a plate for me, but more support when I first left would have been useful!! Lol

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


"above post was done without reading the entire thread, but still stands (just without the dole thing lol)"

Lol :D x

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


"I do gave a part time job, but after applying for over 50 jobs in the last 3 years, and only getting 2 inter_iews I wonder what I am doing wrong!?! I need a new source of motivation, any ideas??

apply for more! 50 jobs in 3 years is just about 1 every 20 days!

I was unemployed for 3 yrs and applied for in excess of 2000.

he's not unemployed tho he is working just not as many hours as he'd like so I would have thought not as much spare time as an unemployed person

That's right, I try and get another part time job to work along the one I already have and I always get turned away. My current job pays approx 11k a year for 22.5 hours a week, so to me, it's not worth leaving this job and going to get a job at tesco full time at 40 hours a week for the same pay! So dam frustrating!!

no I agree, my daughter is at uni full time so only wanted a few hours and nights work better for her to work round her uni, I wasn't suggesting you gave up to work at Tesco I was just saying some jobs are easy to get some not so, so it may well not be you that's the problem but a shortage of jobs your willing to take that's the problem

Ur right :s but I apply for other types of event jobs, like conferencing, but I have little hands on experience with that :s do at a disadvantage straight away! The government don't help either! They ahh dishing out loans and investing in the youth of today, many at least 20k loans then not doing anything to help them get employment after Uni....I've not paid a penny back to the government yet and we wonder y the country is in the shitter! :s not saying it should be laid on a plate for me, but more support when I first left would have been useful!! Lol "

What more do you expect from them though? And did you consider the work available to you when entering the degree?

Personally in my field I do think graduates should be forewarned about paying for a degree and/or further professional qualifications with no guarantee of a job. I say this as there are more people entering courses that there is training contracts. It seems to be pointless to have so many degree educated people who the cannot get the work they have studied for.

I would perhaps suggest that you volunteer in a job within or similar to your sector to gain work. If you have no or little experience this will help and perhaps be a foot in the door

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

There has been far to many people going to uni in the last decade or so,and now there is to many people with the same qualifications.When I inter_iew people I tend not to pay to much interest to the qualifications and more on how I would get along with that person and would they be an asset to my company!!Good luck to you!Experience is something I would look for though as some of the youngsters I have employed have been so lazy!!

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

ever thought that you did a bullshit qualification?

there are plenty around.

even ones on david beckham ffs!!! lol

did you not think of doing something with a wide range of useful connetations for when you started looking for work?

personally, i havent got any pieces of paper or letters after my name, but have only been out of work for 6 months in a 16 year working period.

and in that 6 months i applied for every job going, pretty much, not jsut stuff i wanted to do.

i even worked out a rota which meant i could have done 4 different cleaning jobs in 1 day, to earn a fair wage, and i fucking HATE cleaning!!! lol

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


"There has been far to many people going to uni in the last decade or so,and now there is to many people with the same qualifications.When I inter_iew people I tend not to pay to much interest to the qualifications and more on how I would get along with that person and would they be an asset to my company!!Good luck to you!Experience is something I would look for though as some of the youngsters I have employed have been so lazy!!"

That is good feedback - I guess sometimes it is difficult to get to the inter_iew stage for some.....

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


"Yes I'm an events organiser, more specifically outdoor events, so not just any old job "

Sounds like a good job.

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

I'm currently applying for pretty much anything and everything, I carry CVs in my handbag. I have over 15 yrs catering/hospitality experience.

I don't even get replies.

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


"I'm currently applying for pretty much anything and everything, I carry CVs in my handbag. I have over 15 yrs catering/hospitality experience.

I don't even get replies."

have you thought of going self employed?

doing small buffets and the like, until you get a reputation?

my mother used to do it and loved every minute of it.

working for yourself really is the way forward

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By *egasus NobMan
over a year ago

Merton


"applying for a job, isn't the best use of time or energy, most advertised jobs already have an internal candidate lined up, or someone for the job.

The best way to get a job, is to make a list of what you wouldn't be suitable for.

Then look at what would be your ideal job, do some research using internet, and write to a named person, offering your services free for 4 weeks, this gives an employer and an employee, time to see if its the right job, and that you can add something to the company. with no risk to them.

If you are a competent worker, with a good aptitude and attitude, you will have a job.

Oh if you do apply for jobs, always always include a head and shoulders photo on the first introduction page,

one pic says a thousand words, and makes you stand out from the other application

s.

We all read people from their eyes, hence why profiles here or on any site are more successful than profiles without a face pic."

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


"If u spend less time on here and more time at the job centre perhaps u might get a job

Yeah because every jobseeker or person out of work is a lazy slob right?

*sarcasm*

all the idiots come out the woodwork on here sometimes lol "

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


"There has been far to many people going to uni in the last decade or so,and now there is to many people with the same qualifications.When I inter_iew people I tend not to pay to much interest to the qualifications and more on how I would get along with that person and would they be an asset to my company!!Good luck to you!Experience is something I would look for though as some of the youngsters I have employed have been so lazy!!"

Thanks for your advice. I have good experience I'm my sector and I'm a very committed and hard working guy, just need that one chance to prove myself

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


"I'm currently applying for pretty much anything and everything, I carry CVs in my handbag. I have over 15 yrs catering/hospitality experience.

I don't even get replies."

I share your frustration with that for sure! Keep going though

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


"applying for a job, isn't the best use of time or energy, most advertised jobs already have an internal candidate lined up, or someone for the job.

The best way to get a job, is to make a list of what you wouldn't be suitable for.

Then look at what would be your ideal job, do some research using internet, and write to a named person, offering your services free for 4 weeks, this gives an employer and an employee, time to see if its the right job, and that you can add something to the company. with no risk to them.

If you are a competent worker, with a good aptitude and attitude, you will have a job.

Oh if you do apply for jobs, always always include a head and shoulders photo on the first introduction page,

one pic says a thousand words, and makes you stand out from the other application

s.

We all read people from their eyes, hence why profiles here or on any site are more successful than profiles without a face pic.

"

Although think my face might scare people of, no second thoughts I will keep it hidden! Lol :D

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

get qualified and try and get a work placement if you have little experience in whatever field ur trying to get into

and give your CV the once over. customize it to the position ur applying for

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


"If u spend less time on here and more time at the job centre perhaps u might get a job

Yeah helpful u idiot!! I don't spend all day on here! "

Well now we see what kind of attitude you have - maybe that could be part of the reason why you ain't getting a job ??

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


"ever thought that you did a bullshit qualification?

there are plenty around.

even ones on david beckham ffs!!! lol

did you not think of doing something with a wide range of useful connetations for when you started looking for work?

personally, i havent got any pieces of paper or letters after my name, but have only been out of work for 6 months in a 16 year working period.

and in that 6 months i applied for every job going, pretty much, not jsut stuff i wanted to do.

i even worked out a rota which meant i could have done 4 different cleaning jobs in 1 day, to earn a fair wage, and i fucking HATE cleaning!!! lol

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I think it depends where you live too, some areas have more jobs than others, when I split from my husband I had to pack up work as I worked nights and as a single mum I couldn't leave my kids in the house alone while I went to work all night, I was out of work for 6 werks before I found a job that did work round my kids and was back in employment, yet in some areas some people seem to be out for work for years, applying for jobs with no luck

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


"If u spend less time on here and more time at the job centre perhaps u might get a job

Yeah helpful u idiot!! I don't spend all day on here!

Well now we see what kind of attitude you have - maybe that could be part of the reason why you ain't getting a job ??

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What telling somebody they are an idiot for producing a useless piece of advice? If u think that's good advice, then u must be just as stupid! That person has no idea how much time I spend on here, just coz I ask for people's advice on here (as it's a good place to find a good variety of people) don't mean I spend my life here!

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


"If u spend less time on here and more time at the job centre perhaps u might get a job

Yeah helpful u idiot!! I don't spend all day on here!

Well now we see what kind of attitude you have - maybe that could be part of the reason why you ain't getting a job ??

"

to be fair sarcastic reply's like that are enough to naff anyone off, you see it all the time on here, people ask for help and all they get are snobbery reply's, I don't recognise their name as a forum regular so its not like they spend their life on here

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


"If u spend less time on here and more time at the job centre perhaps u might get a job

Yeah helpful u idiot!! I don't spend all day on here!

Well now we see what kind of attitude you have - maybe that could be part of the reason why you ain't getting a job ??

"

What telling somebody they are an idiot for producing a useless piece of advice? If u think that's good advice, then u must be just as stupid! That person has no idea how much time I spend on here, just coz I ask for people's advice on here (as it's a good place to find a good variety of people) don't mean I spend my life here!

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over a year ago

50 jobs in 2 years will get you no where you need to do that a week in addition to canvassing local employers and trying to update your qualifications to make you more appealing. You will get there but you need to put loads of effort in. Hell that sounds like the advise single guys get on here lol

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


"If u spend less time on here and more time at the job centre perhaps u might get a job

Yeah helpful u idiot!! I don't spend all day on here!

Well now we see what kind of attitude you have - maybe that could be part of the reason why you ain't getting a job ??

What telling somebody they are an idiot for producing a useless piece of advice? If u think that's good advice, then u must be just as stupid! That person has no idea how much time I spend on here, just coz I ask for people's advice on here (as it's a good place to find a good variety of people) don't mean I spend my life here! "

hold the reins in there, tonto....

throwing round insults gives people a right, or wrong, impression of your attitude.

face facts.

you have applied for 50 jobs in 3 years, thats not many, no matter what you think.

you are looking in a small sector, thats not helping your cause

you havent much experience in it (3 years in the grand scheme of things aint much)

and, when its someone event (wedding or whatever) people arent willing to give someone a 'chance' because there is always the opportunity for you to get it wrong.

they will go for tried and trusted companies/people, with a proven track record, and not someone who hasnt done much for the last 3 years, and bleats on about being given a 'chance' and has a piece of paper, which says they can pay attention in a classroom.

thats the fact, thats what you face, if you dont like it, and dont appreciate the difficult situation you are in, then to use your own parlance, you must be equally as stupid as those you are berating.

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

ok don't shoot me down for stating the obvious but is there no chance of you getting more hours from your present employee?

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


"ok don't shoot me down for stating the obvious but is there no chance of you getting more hours from your present employee? "

present employer even

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


"If u spend less time on here and more time at the job centre perhaps u might get a job

Yeah helpful u idiot!! I don't spend all day on here!

Well now we see what kind of attitude you have - maybe that could be part of the reason why you ain't getting a job ??

What telling somebody they are an idiot for producing a useless piece of advice? If u think that's good advice, then u must be just as stupid! That person has no idea how much time I spend on here, just coz I ask for people's advice on here (as it's a good place to find a good variety of people) don't mean I spend my life here!

hold the reins in there, tonto....

throwing round insults gives people a right, or wrong, impression of your attitude.

face facts.

you have applied for 50 jobs in 3 years, thats not many, no matter what you think.

you are looking in a small sector, thats not helping your cause

you havent much experience in it (3 years in the grand scheme of things aint much)

and, when its someone event (wedding or whatever) people arent willing to give someone a 'chance' because there is always the opportunity for you to get it wrong.

they will go for tried and trusted companies/people, with a proven track record, and not someone who hasnt done much for the last 3 years, and bleats on about being given a 'chance' and has a piece of paper, which says they can pay attention in a classroom.

thats the fact, thats what you face, if you dont like it, and dont appreciate the difficult situation you are in, then to use your own parlance, you must be equally as stupid as those you are berating."

It don't have to be a managerial role ya know, so little chance of messing up under guidance....and I have 3 years of actually managing a major event, what more do people want!! Lol

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over a year ago


"ok don't shoot me down for stating the obvious but is there no chance of you getting more hours from your present employee?

present employer even "

No chance, I work for local government! Lol x

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


"If u spend less time on here and more time at the job centre perhaps u might get a job

Yeah helpful u idiot!! I don't spend all day on here!

Well now we see what kind of attitude you have - maybe that could be part of the reason why you ain't getting a job ??

What telling somebody they are an idiot for producing a useless piece of advice? If u think that's good advice, then u must be just as stupid! That person has no idea how much time I spend on here, just coz I ask for people's advice on here (as it's a good place to find a good variety of people) don't mean I spend my life here!

hold the reins in there, tonto....

throwing round insults gives people a right, or wrong, impression of your attitude.

face facts.

you have applied for 50 jobs in 3 years, thats not many, no matter what you think.

you are looking in a small sector, thats not helping your cause

you havent much experience in it (3 years in the grand scheme of things aint much)

and, when its someone event (wedding or whatever) people arent willing to give someone a 'chance' because there is always the opportunity for you to get it wrong.

they will go for tried and trusted companies/people, with a proven track record, and not someone who hasnt done much for the last 3 years, and bleats on about being given a 'chance' and has a piece of paper, which says they can pay attention in a classroom.

thats the fact, thats what you face, if you dont like it, and dont appreciate the difficult situation you are in, then to use your own parlance, you must be equally as stupid as those you are berating.

It don't have to be a managerial role ya know, so little chance of messing up under guidance....and I have 3 years of actually managing a major event, what more do people want!! Lol "

well, seeings as you have struggled to get work in this sector, more than that.

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over a year ago

and i get the impression from your earlier posts that you wouldnt be happy with a menial job doing this kind of thing, so no waiting tables, or serving food, but i could be wrong

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over a year ago


"ok don't shoot me down for stating the obvious but is there no chance of you getting more hours from your present employee?

present employer even

No chance, I work for local government! Lol x"

fair comment, come and work with me I have loads of hours id happily give you lol

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By *r and mrs sanddancerCouple
over a year ago

BOLDON COLLIERY


"I do gave a part time job, but after applying for over 50 jobs in the last 3 years, and only getting 2 inter_iews I wonder what I am doing wrong!?! I need a new source of motivation, any ideas??

apply for more! 50 jobs in 3 years is just about 1 every 20 days!

I was unemployed for 3 yrs and applied for in excess of 2000.

he's not unemployed tho he is working just not as many hours as he'd like so I would have thought not as much spare time as an unemployed person

That's right, I try and get another part time job to work along the one I already have and I always get turned away. My current job pays approx 11k a year for 22.5 hours a week, so to me, it's not worth leaving this job and going to get a job at tesco full time at 40 hours a week for the same pay! So dam frustrating!! "

11k for 22.5 hrs and you want more ???? , i'm on 11.5k for 44hrs

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


"ok don't shoot me down for stating the obvious but is there no chance of you getting more hours from your present employee?

present employer even

No chance, I work for local government! Lol x

fair comment, come and work with me I have loads of hours id happily give you lol"

I might have to at this rate :D lol

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over a year ago


"There has been far to many people going to uni in the last decade or so,and now there is to many people with the same qualifications.When I inter_iew people I tend not to pay to much interest to the qualifications and more on how I would get along with that person and would they be an asset to my company!!Good luck to you!Experience is something I would look for though as some of the youngsters I have employed have been so lazy!!"

What utter rubbish, everyone should have the opportunity to go to university, if they want to, education is more than about work, its about reaching your potential, I only wish I had been able to go

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over a year ago


"I do gave a part time job, but after applying for over 50 jobs in the last 3 years, and only getting 2 inter_iews I wonder what I am doing wrong!?! I need a new source of motivation, any ideas??

apply for more! 50 jobs in 3 years is just about 1 every 20 days!

I was unemployed for 3 yrs and applied for in excess of 2000.

he's not unemployed tho he is working just not as many hours as he'd like so I would have thought not as much spare time as an unemployed person

That's right, I try and get another part time job to work along the one I already have and I always get turned away. My current job pays approx 11k a year for 22.5 hours a week, so to me, it's not worth leaving this job and going to get a job at tesco full time at 40 hours a week for the same pay! So dam frustrating!!

11k for 22.5 hrs and you want more ???? , i'm on 11.5k for 44hrs "

its good money for the hours he does but that's less than £900 a month take home pay, id struggle to live on that and would want more hours too

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


"I do gave a part time job, but after applying for over 50 jobs in the last 3 years, and only getting 2 inter_iews I wonder what I am doing wrong!?! I need a new source of motivation, any ideas??

apply for more! 50 jobs in 3 years is just about 1 every 20 days!

I was unemployed for 3 yrs and applied for in excess of 2000.

he's not unemployed tho he is working just not as many hours as he'd like so I would have thought not as much spare time as an unemployed person

That's right, I try and get another part time job to work along the one I already have and I always get turned away. My current job pays approx 11k a year for 22.5 hours a week, so to me, it's not worth leaving this job and going to get a job at tesco full time at 40 hours a week for the same pay! So dam frustrating!!

11k for 22.5 hrs and you want more ???? , i'm on 11.5k for 44hrs "

It's not all about the pay, it's also about the free time that I have :s plus I'm worth more than I'm on now, and I want more....u can't deny it's hard to survive on 11k a year!

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


"I do gave a part time job, but after applying for over 50 jobs in the last 3 years, and only getting 2 inter_iews I wonder what I am doing wrong!?! I need a new source of motivation, any ideas??

apply for more! 50 jobs in 3 years is just about 1 every 20 days!

I was unemployed for 3 yrs and applied for in excess of 2000.

he's not unemployed tho he is working just not as many hours as he'd like so I would have thought not as much spare time as an unemployed person

That's right, I try and get another part time job to work along the one I already have and I always get turned away. My current job pays approx 11k a year for 22.5 hours a week, so to me, it's not worth leaving this job and going to get a job at tesco full time at 40 hours a week for the same pay! So dam frustrating!!

11k for 22.5 hrs and you want more ???? , i'm on 11.5k for 44hrs

its good money for the hours he does but that's less than £900 a month take home pay, id struggle to live on that and would want more hours too"

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


"There has been far to many people going to uni in the last decade or so,and now there is to many people with the same qualifications.When I inter_iew people I tend not to pay to much interest to the qualifications and more on how I would get along with that person and would they be an asset to my company!!Good luck to you!Experience is something I would look for though as some of the youngsters I have employed have been so lazy!!

What utter rubbish, everyone should have the opportunity to go to university, if they want to, education is more than about work, its about reaching your potential, I only wish I had been able to go"

I can now only reach my potential in a job though :s

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

There are jobs available. Just people don't want to do them. Sometimes you just have to earn a little so you can find the job you want without it being a life or death scenario.

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By *iewMan
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over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn

good luck finding something

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By *r and mrs sanddancerCouple
over a year ago

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"I do gave a part time job, but after applying for over 50 jobs in the last 3 years, and only getting 2 inter_iews I wonder what I am doing wrong!?! I need a new source of motivation, any ideas??

apply for more! 50 jobs in 3 years is just about 1 every 20 days!

I was unemployed for 3 yrs and applied for in excess of 2000.

he's not unemployed tho he is working just not as many hours as he'd like so I would have thought not as much spare time as an unemployed person

That's right, I try and get another part time job to work along the one I already have and I always get turned away. My current job pays approx 11k a year for 22.5 hours a week, so to me, it's not worth leaving this job and going to get a job at tesco full time at 40 hours a week for the same pay! So dam frustrating!!

11k for 22.5 hrs and you want more ???? , i'm on 11.5k for 44hrs

It's not all about the pay, it's also about the free time that I have :s plus I'm worth more than I'm on now, and I want more....u can't deny it's hard to survive on 11k a year! "

paid a mortgage for 25yrs put a daughter through uni and have no debt hardly just surviving

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over a year ago


"There has been far to many people going to uni in the last decade or so,and now there is to many people with the same qualifications.When I inter_iew people I tend not to pay to much interest to the qualifications and more on how I would get along with that person and would they be an asset to my company!!Good luck to you!Experience is something I would look for though as some of the youngsters I have employed have been so lazy!!

What utter rubbish, everyone should have the opportunity to go to university, if they want to, education is more than about work, its about reaching your potential, I only wish I had been able to go"

i'm a huge fan of education, uni's love mature students, I spend my whole working life working shit jobs I didn't like then when I got to 32 I decided to get myself out of the rut I was in and get myself a degree in a area I wanted to work, it was the best thing I ever did, I love my job now and i've never been out of work in the area I want to work in since I came out of uni, and ive never had a inter_iew where my qualifications have been dismissed

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

Consider what type of jobs you COULD do and create a CV that meets those sort of jobs. Then apply for THE specific job with the appropriate CV.

As a Crusader I found difficulty in finding a job myself until I got a job as an ethnic tension mediator.

seriously, always THE job not A job.

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By *adyA01Woman
over a year ago

Wellington

Having not read the whole thread, I am probaly repeating what others have said! But try going self employed! I Love it! If you want to PM me, feel free, more than happy to give advice, I am a bookkeeper so can also advise on what finincial records etc you need to keep! Good Luck x

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


"I do gave a part time job, but after applying for over 50 jobs in the last 3 years, and only getting 2 inter_iews I wonder what I am doing wrong!?! I need a new source of motivation, any ideas??

apply for more! 50 jobs in 3 years is just about 1 every 20 days!

I was unemployed for 3 yrs and applied for in excess of 2000.

he's not unemployed tho he is working just not as many hours as he'd like so I would have thought not as much spare time as an unemployed person

That's right, I try and get another part time job to work along the one I already have and I always get turned away. My current job pays approx 11k a year for 22.5 hours a week, so to me, it's not worth leaving this job and going to get a job at tesco full time at 40 hours a week for the same pay! So dam frustrating!!

11k for 22.5 hrs and you want more ???? , i'm on 11.5k for 44hrs

its good money for the hours he does but that's less than £900 a month take home pay, id struggle to live on that and would want more hours too"

so would i, but they have th eopportunity to earn money doing another job, if they so wish, but they dont.

they want to hang on for this mystical ideal job.

so money cant be that much of an issue, because otherwise anything would have done

(i say they as i have no idea if its the male or female posting)

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


"applying for a job, isn't the best use of time or energy, most advertised jobs already have an internal candidate lined up, or someone for the job.

The best way to get a job, is to make a list of what you wouldn't be suitable for.

Then look at what would be your ideal job, do some research using internet, and write to a named person, offering your services free for 4 weeks, this gives an employer and an employee, time to see if its the right job, and that you can add something to the company. with no risk to them.

If you are a competent worker, with a good aptitude and attitude, you will have a job.

Oh if you do apply for jobs, always always include a head and shoulders photo on the first introduction page,

one pic says a thousand words, and makes you stand out from the other application

s.

We all read people from their eyes, hence why profiles here or on any site are more successful than profiles without a face pic."

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


"I do gave a part time job, but after applying for over 50 jobs in the last 3 years, and only getting 2 inter_iews I wonder what I am doing wrong!?! I need a new source of motivation, any ideas??

apply for more! 50 jobs in 3 years is just about 1 every 20 days!

I was unemployed for 3 yrs and applied for in excess of 2000.

he's not unemployed tho he is working just not as many hours as he'd like so I would have thought not as much spare time as an unemployed person

That's right, I try and get another part time job to work along the one I already have and I always get turned away. My current job pays approx 11k a year for 22.5 hours a week, so to me, it's not worth leaving this job and going to get a job at tesco full time at 40 hours a week for the same pay! So dam frustrating!!

11k for 22.5 hrs and you want more ???? , i'm on 11.5k for 44hrs

It's not all about the pay, it's also about the free time that I have :s plus I'm worth more than I'm on now, and I want more....u can't deny it's hard to survive on 11k a year!

paid a mortgage for 25yrs put a daughter through uni and have no debt hardly just surviving "

Mmmmm do u live in a 3rd world country where with 11k it's like being a millionaire? Lol :D if not, I've done well

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


"I do gave a part time job, but after applying for over 50 jobs in the last 3 years, and only getting 2 inter_iews I wonder what I am doing wrong!?! I need a new source of motivation, any ideas??

apply for more! 50 jobs in 3 years is just about 1 every 20 days!

I was unemployed for 3 yrs and applied for in excess of 2000.

he's not unemployed tho he is working just not as many hours as he'd like so I would have thought not as much spare time as an unemployed person

That's right, I try and get another part time job to work along the one I already have and I always get turned away. My current job pays approx 11k a year for 22.5 hours a week, so to me, it's not worth leaving this job and going to get a job at tesco full time at 40 hours a week for the same pay! So dam frustrating!!

11k for 22.5 hrs and you want more ???? , i'm on 11.5k for 44hrs

its good money for the hours he does but that's less than £900 a month take home pay, id struggle to live on that and would want more hours too

so would i, but they have th eopportunity to earn money doing another job, if they so wish, but they dont.

they want to hang on for this mystical ideal job.

so money cant be that much of an issue, because otherwise anything would have done

(i say they as i have no idea if its the male or female posting)"

I'm a guy! And I have tried to get other part time jobs but obviously I'm not as felxiable as I could! What's the point in leaving this job of 11k at 22.5 hours a week to get a job at tesco for same money, but 40 hours a week!!! U should read the thread

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


"There has been far to many people going to uni in the last decade or so,and now there is to many people with the same qualifications.When I inter_iew people I tend not to pay to much interest to the qualifications and more on how I would get along with that person and would they be an asset to my company!!Good luck to you!Experience is something I would look for though as some of the youngsters I have employed have been so lazy!!

What utter rubbish, everyone should have the opportunity to go to university, if they want to, education is more than about work, its about reaching your potential, I only wish I had been able to go

i'm a huge fan of education, uni's love mature students, I spend my whole working life working shit jobs I didn't like then when I got to 32 I decided to get myself out of the rut I was in and get myself a degree in a area I wanted to work, it was the best thing I ever did, I love my job now and i've never been out of work in the area I want to work in since I came out of uni, and ive never had a inter_iew where my qualifications have been dismissed"

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

Escorting pays really well lol.

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


"I do gave a part time job, but after applying for over 50 jobs in the last 3 years, and only getting 2 inter_iews I wonder what I am doing wrong!?! I need a new source of motivation, any ideas??

apply for more! 50 jobs in 3 years is just about 1 every 20 days!

I was unemployed for 3 yrs and applied for in excess of 2000.

he's not unemployed tho he is working just not as many hours as he'd like so I would have thought not as much spare time as an unemployed person

That's right, I try and get another part time job to work along the one I already have and I always get turned away. My current job pays approx 11k a year for 22.5 hours a week, so to me, it's not worth leaving this job and going to get a job at tesco full time at 40 hours a week for the same pay! So dam frustrating!!

11k for 22.5 hrs and you want more ???? , i'm on 11.5k for 44hrs

its good money for the hours he does but that's less than £900 a month take home pay, id struggle to live on that and would want more hours too

so would i, but they have th eopportunity to earn money doing another job, if they so wish, but they dont.

they want to hang on for this mystical ideal job.

so money cant be that much of an issue, because otherwise anything would have done

(i say they as i have no idea if its the male or female posting)

I'm a guy! And I have tried to get other part time jobs but obviously I'm not as felxiable as I could! What's the point in leaving this job of 11k at 22.5 hours a week to get a job at tesco for same money, but 40 hours a week!!! U should read the thread "

you don't have to leave, you could get a job at Tesco doing a couple of night a week on top of your now job, that's not me telling you you should, and im only using Tesco as an example, I'm just saying something like that to top up what you are already earning is an option, if your only working 22.5 hours a week fitting two night shifts in somewhere else should be doable

I used to look after 3 kids and work 5 night shifts so surely so fitting 2 shifts into a 22.5 hour working week should be no problem

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over a year ago


"Escorting pays really well lol."

ive done that too and working in sex clubs to pay my way thro uni you do what you have to to survive

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


"Escorting pays really well lol.

ive done that too and working in sex clubs to pay my way thro uni you do what you have to to survive "

Yes it does and it can be fun to I guess lol.

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over a year ago


"Escorting pays really well lol.

ive done that too and working in sex clubs to pay my way thro uni you do what you have to to survive "

I would do escourting lol more interesting than tesco anyhow might give them a blast with xmas coming up n all that :D x

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


"I do gave a part time job, but after applying for over 50 jobs in the last 3 years, and only getting 2 inter_iews I wonder what I am doing wrong!?! I need a new source of motivation, any ideas??

apply for more! 50 jobs in 3 years is just about 1 every 20 days!

I was unemployed for 3 yrs and applied for in excess of 2000.

he's not unemployed tho he is working just not as many hours as he'd like so I would have thought not as much spare time as an unemployed person

That's right, I try and get another part time job to work along the one I already have and I always get turned away. My current job pays approx 11k a year for 22.5 hours a week, so to me, it's not worth leaving this job and going to get a job at tesco full time at 40 hours a week for the same pay! So dam frustrating!!

11k for 22.5 hrs and you want more ???? , i'm on 11.5k for 44hrs

its good money for the hours he does but that's less than £900 a month take home pay, id struggle to live on that and would want more hours too

so would i, but they have th eopportunity to earn money doing another job, if they so wish, but they dont.

they want to hang on for this mystical ideal job.

so money cant be that much of an issue, because otherwise anything would have done

(i say they as i have no idea if its the male or female posting)

I'm a guy! And I have tried to get other part time jobs but obviously I'm not as felxiable as I could! What's the point in leaving this job of 11k at 22.5 hours a week to get a job at tesco for same money, but 40 hours a week!!! U should read the thread "

have read the thread, and it still stands.

you can get 2 cleaning jobs for 2 hours a day each, paying minimum wage, but that would probably be beneath you

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over a year ago


"Escorting pays really well lol.

ive done that too and working in sex clubs to pay my way thro uni you do what you have to to survive

I would do escourting lol more interesting than tesco anyhow might give them a blast with xmas coming up n all that :D x"

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


"I do gave a part time job, but after applying for over 50 jobs in the last 3 years, and only getting 2 inter_iews I wonder what I am doing wrong!?! I need a new source of motivation, any ideas??

apply for more! 50 jobs in 3 years is just about 1 every 20 days!

I was unemployed for 3 yrs and applied for in excess of 2000.

he's not unemployed tho he is working just not as many hours as he'd like so I would have thought not as much spare time as an unemployed person

That's right, I try and get another part time job to work along the one I already have and I always get turned away. My current job pays approx 11k a year for 22.5 hours a week, so to me, it's not worth leaving this job and going to get a job at tesco full time at 40 hours a week for the same pay! So dam frustrating!!

11k for 22.5 hrs and you want more ???? , i'm on 11.5k for 44hrs

It's not all about the pay, it's also about the free time that I have :s plus I'm worth more than I'm on now, and I want more....u can't deny it's hard to survive on 11k a year!

paid a mortgage for 25yrs put a daughter through uni and have no debt hardly just surviving

Mmmmm do u live in a 3rd world country where with 11k it's like being a millionaire? Lol :D if not, I've done well "

He is in South Shields so yeah pretty much 3rd world

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"Escorting pays really well lol.

ive done that too and working in sex clubs to pay my way thro uni you do what you have to to survive

I would do escourting lol more interesting than tesco anyhow might give them a blast with xmas coming up n all that :D x"

Yes hope it works out for you lol x

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over a year ago


"I do gave a part time job, but after applying for over 50 jobs in the last 3 years, and only getting 2 inter_iews I wonder what I am doing wrong!?! I need a new source of motivation, any ideas??

apply for more! 50 jobs in 3 years is just about 1 every 20 days!

I was unemployed for 3 yrs and applied for in excess of 2000.

he's not unemployed tho he is working just not as many hours as he'd like so I would have thought not as much spare time as an unemployed person

That's right, I try and get another part time job to work along the one I already have and I always get turned away. My current job pays approx 11k a year for 22.5 hours a week, so to me, it's not worth leaving this job and going to get a job at tesco full time at 40 hours a week for the same pay! So dam frustrating!!

11k for 22.5 hrs and you want more ???? , i'm on 11.5k for 44hrs

its good money for the hours he does but that's less than £900 a month take home pay, id struggle to live on that and would want more hours too

so would i, but they have th eopportunity to earn money doing another job, if they so wish, but they dont.

they want to hang on for this mystical ideal job.

so money cant be that much of an issue, because otherwise anything would have done

(i say they as i have no idea if its the male or female posting)

I'm a guy! And I have tried to get other part time jobs but obviously I'm not as felxiable as I could! What's the point in leaving this job of 11k at 22.5 hours a week to get a job at tesco for same money, but 40 hours a week!!! U should read the thread

have read the thread, and it still stands.

you can get 2 cleaning jobs for 2 hours a day each, paying minimum wage, but that would probably be beneath you"

Nothing is beneath me, I believe every job should be valued and no job is more important than another! X

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over a year ago


"Escorting pays really well lol.

ive done that too and working in sex clubs to pay my way thro uni you do what you have to to survive

I would do escourting lol more interesting than tesco anyhow might give them a blast with xmas coming up n all that :D x

Yes hope it works out for you lol x"

Thanks :D

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"I do gave a part time job, but after applying for over 50 jobs in the last 3 years, and only getting 2 inter_iews I wonder what I am doing wrong!?! I need a new source of motivation, any ideas??

apply for more! 50 jobs in 3 years is just about 1 every 20 days!

I was unemployed for 3 yrs and applied for in excess of 2000.

he's not unemployed tho he is working just not as many hours as he'd like so I would have thought not as much spare time as an unemployed person

That's right, I try and get another part time job to work along the one I already have and I always get turned away. My current job pays approx 11k a year for 22.5 hours a week, so to me, it's not worth leaving this job and going to get a job at tesco full time at 40 hours a week for the same pay! So dam frustrating!!

11k for 22.5 hrs and you want more ???? , i'm on 11.5k for 44hrs

its good money for the hours he does but that's less than £900 a month take home pay, id struggle to live on that and would want more hours too

so would i, but they have th eopportunity to earn money doing another job, if they so wish, but they dont.

they want to hang on for this mystical ideal job.

so money cant be that much of an issue, because otherwise anything would have done

(i say they as i have no idea if its the male or female posting)

I'm a guy! And I have tried to get other part time jobs but obviously I'm not as felxiable as I could! What's the point in leaving this job of 11k at 22.5 hours a week to get a job at tesco for same money, but 40 hours a week!!! U should read the thread

have read the thread, and it still stands.

you can get 2 cleaning jobs for 2 hours a day each, paying minimum wage, but that would probably be beneath you

Nothing is beneath me, I believe every job should be valued and no job is more important than another! X"

ok, so taking it further, seeings as there are thousands of menial part time jobs on minimum wage, why are you still looking again?

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over a year ago


"Yes I'm an events organiser, more specifically outdoor events, so not just any old job "

you may have to take any old job to get yourself back in the saddle so to speak because the old adage of its easier to find work when your in work is very true

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"Yes I'm an events organiser, more specifically outdoor events, so not just any old job

you may have to take any old job to get yourself back in the saddle so to speak because the old adage of its easier to find work when your in work is very true

"

can you please read the entire thread (i have had it said twice to me, so thought i would pass the advice on lol)

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over a year ago


"I do gave a part time job, but after applying for over 50 jobs in the last 3 years, and only getting 2 inter_iews I wonder what I am doing wrong!?! I need a new source of motivation, any ideas??

apply for more! 50 jobs in 3 years is just about 1 every 20 days!

I was unemployed for 3 yrs and applied for in excess of 2000.

he's not unemployed tho he is working just not as many hours as he'd like so I would have thought not as much spare time as an unemployed person

That's right, I try and get another part time job to work along the one I already have and I always get turned away. My current job pays approx 11k a year for 22.5 hours a week, so to me, it's not worth leaving this job and going to get a job at tesco full time at 40 hours a week for the same pay! So dam frustrating!!

11k for 22.5 hrs and you want more ???? , i'm on 11.5k for 44hrs

its good money for the hours he does but that's less than £900 a month take home pay, id struggle to live on that and would want more hours too

so would i, but they have th eopportunity to earn money doing another job, if they so wish, but they dont.

they want to hang on for this mystical ideal job.

so money cant be that much of an issue, because otherwise anything would have done

(i say they as i have no idea if its the male or female posting)

I'm a guy! And I have tried to get other part time jobs but obviously I'm not as felxiable as I could! What's the point in leaving this job of 11k at 22.5 hours a week to get a job at tesco for same money, but 40 hours a week!!! U should read the thread

have read the thread, and it still stands.

you can get 2 cleaning jobs for 2 hours a day each, paying minimum wage, but that would probably be beneath you

Nothing is beneath me, I believe every job should be valued and no job is more important than another! X

ok, so taking it further, seeings as there are thousands of menial part time jobs on minimum wage, why are you still looking again?"

I have applied for bar jobs etc!! There ain't much around here, and the jobs there are they have the option to hire people without commitments already!

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over a year ago


"I do gave a part time job, but after applying for over 50 jobs in the last 3 years, and only getting 2 inter_iews I wonder what I am doing wrong!?! I need a new source of motivation, any ideas??

apply for more! 50 jobs in 3 years is just about 1 every 20 days!

I was unemployed for 3 yrs and applied for in excess of 2000.

he's not unemployed tho he is working just not as many hours as he'd like so I would have thought not as much spare time as an unemployed person

That's right, I try and get another part time job to work along the one I already have and I always get turned away. My current job pays approx 11k a year for 22.5 hours a week, so to me, it's not worth leaving this job and going to get a job at tesco full time at 40 hours a week for the same pay! So dam frustrating!!

11k for 22.5 hrs and you want more ???? , i'm on 11.5k for 44hrs

its good money for the hours he does but that's less than £900 a month take home pay, id struggle to live on that and would want more hours too

so would i, but they have th eopportunity to earn money doing another job, if they so wish, but they dont.

they want to hang on for this mystical ideal job.

so money cant be that much of an issue, because otherwise anything would have done

(i say they as i have no idea if its the male or female posting)

I'm a guy! And I have tried to get other part time jobs but obviously I'm not as felxiable as I could! What's the point in leaving this job of 11k at 22.5 hours a week to get a job at tesco for same money, but 40 hours a week!!! U should read the thread

have read the thread, and it still stands.

you can get 2 cleaning jobs for 2 hours a day each, paying minimum wage, but that would probably be beneath you

Nothing is beneath me, I believe every job should be valued and no job is more important than another! X

ok, so taking it further, seeings as there are thousands of menial part time jobs on minimum wage, why are you still looking again?

I have applied for bar jobs etc!! There ain't much around here, and the jobs there are they have the option to hire people without commitments already! "

so bar jobs, what else have you applied for, what kind of jobs?

hat hours do you work ordinarily, maybe someone could suggest a job that would fit in well with your spare time

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over a year ago


"I do gave a part time job, but after applying for over 50 jobs in the last 3 years, and only getting 2 inter_iews I wonder what I am doing wrong!?! I need a new source of motivation, any ideas??

apply for more! 50 jobs in 3 years is just about 1 every 20 days!

I was unemployed for 3 yrs and applied for in excess of 2000.

he's not unemployed tho he is working just not as many hours as he'd like so I would have thought not as much spare time as an unemployed person

That's right, I try and get another part time job to work along the one I already have and I always get turned away. My current job pays approx 11k a year for 22.5 hours a week, so to me, it's not worth leaving this job and going to get a job at tesco full time at 40 hours a week for the same pay! So dam frustrating!!

11k for 22.5 hrs and you want more ???? , i'm on 11.5k for 44hrs

its good money for the hours he does but that's less than £900 a month take home pay, id struggle to live on that and would want more hours too

so would i, but they have th eopportunity to earn money doing another job, if they so wish, but they dont.

they want to hang on for this mystical ideal job.

so money cant be that much of an issue, because otherwise anything would have done

(i say they as i have no idea if its the male or female posting)

I'm a guy! And I have tried to get other part time jobs but obviously I'm not as felxiable as I could! What's the point in leaving this job of 11k at 22.5 hours a week to get a job at tesco for same money, but 40 hours a week!!! U should read the thread

have read the thread, and it still stands.

you can get 2 cleaning jobs for 2 hours a day each, paying minimum wage, but that would probably be beneath you

Nothing is beneath me, I believe every job should be valued and no job is more important than another! X

ok, so taking it further, seeings as there are thousands of menial part time jobs on minimum wage, why are you still looking again?

I have applied for bar jobs etc!! There ain't much around here, and the jobs there are they have the option to hire people without commitments already!

so bar jobs, what else have you applied for, what kind of jobs?

hat hours do you work ordinarily, maybe someone could suggest a job that would fit in well with your spare time"

Loads of spare time lol I've applied for jobs in shops and stuff, things where I can access easily without the need of a car! I usually have two days of in the week and weekends so lots of potential time, just a nightmare getting owt :s x

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"If u spend less time on here and more time at the job centre perhaps u might get a job

Yeah helpful u idiot!! I don't spend all day on here!

Well now we see what kind of attitude you have - maybe that could be part of the reason why you ain't getting a job ??

What telling somebody they are an idiot for producing a useless piece of advice? If u think that's good advice, then u must be just as stupid! That person has no idea how much time I spend on here, just coz I ask for people's advice on here (as it's a good place to find a good variety of people) don't mean I spend my life here! "

I didn't say that it was good advice or bad advice - that is irrelevant to what I was getting at. I was merely trying to illustrate that if you respond to someone who doesn't agree with you by calling them idiots, then perhaps that is preventing you from finding work. Now you have just suggested that I am stupid, further reinforcing my _iews that you have a particularly bad attitude towards others when things don't go your way. For the record btw, I'm far from stupid!

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If you're signing on, think about training for a qualification and ask the Jobcentre what's on offer. From there they'll put you on an Employability Skills course that will help you find out what you're doing wrong and motivate you. You also get a BTEC certificate from that before going onto your intended course. Only takes 8 straight days and you dont have to keep signing on while you do that!

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over a year ago

no offence, but i can guarantee IF i were to want, or need, a few hours work to fill my spare time and get some much needed extra cash in, i could get a job within a few weeks.

if you want it, its out there.

you just dont want it enough, you want your ideal job, simple as that

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over a year ago


"no offence, but i can guarantee IF i were to want, or need, a few hours work to fill my spare time and get some much needed extra cash in, i could get a job within a few weeks.

if you want it, its out there.

you just dont want it enough, you want your ideal job, simple as that"

Not to pee on your parade but if they dont have the skills, knowledge and qualities to get past the inter_iew, that puts you in a higher league.

They need to know what the employer wants to know and that's not actually common knowledge for a lot of people these days.

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over a year ago


"no offence, but i can guarantee IF i were to want, or need, a few hours work to fill my spare time and get some much needed extra cash in, i could get a job within a few weeks.

if you want it, its out there.

you just dont want it enough, you want your ideal job, simple as that

Not to pee on your parade but if they dont have the skills, knowledge and qualities to get past the inter_iew, that puts you in a higher league.

They need to know what the employer wants to know and that's not actually common knowledge for a lot of people these days."

again it depends what job your going for, have you been in McDonalds lately? judging by some who work there it don't take much to get past the inter_iew stage

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over a year ago


"no offence, but i can guarantee IF i were to want, or need, a few hours work to fill my spare time and get some much needed extra cash in, i could get a job within a few weeks.

if you want it, its out there.

you just dont want it enough, you want your ideal job, simple as that

Not to pee on your parade but if they dont have the skills, knowledge and qualities to get past the inter_iew, that puts you in a higher league.

They need to know what the employer wants to know and that's not actually common knowledge for a lot of people these days.

again it depends what job your going for, have you been in McDonalds lately? judging by some who work there it don't take much to get past the inter_iew stage "

Yes I can't fault you for that, very true lol

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over a year ago

But you know Tesco has weird standards in employees, despite the fact they have their own English and Maths proficiency tutors to work with staff that have learning deficiencies.

Won't take a man with a ton of experience under his belt but they'll take someone that can't read a label or handle cash?!!

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over a year ago

I think they have the attitude of employing a 'blank canvas' so they can train them from scratch their way.

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over a year ago


"If u spend less time on here and more time at the job centre perhaps u might get a job

Yeah helpful u idiot!! I don't spend all day on here!

Well now we see what kind of attitude you have - maybe that could be part of the reason why you ain't getting a job ??

What telling somebody they are an idiot for producing a useless piece of advice? If u think that's good advice, then u must be just as stupid! That person has no idea how much time I spend on here, just coz I ask for people's advice on here (as it's a good place to find a good variety of people) don't mean I spend my life here!

I didn't say that it was good advice or bad advice - that is irrelevant to what I was getting at. I was merely trying to illustrate that if you respond to someone who doesn't agree with you by calling them idiots, then perhaps that is preventing you from finding work. Now you have just suggested that I am stupid, further reinforcing my _iews that you have a particularly bad attitude towards others when things don't go your way. For the record btw, I'm far from stupid!

"

They wasn't disagreeing with me though! They were providing a suggestion based on their incorrect judgment....which in my eyes, meant what they were suggesting was stupid. And I just said if u agree with what they were suggesting, u are as stupid as they are! Lol they obviously didn't read what I had originally put lol

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"But you know Tesco has weird standards in employees, despite the fact they have their own English and Maths proficiency tutors to work with staff that have learning deficiencies.

Won't take a man with a ton of experience under his belt but they'll take someone that can't read a label or handle cash?!! "

that's because companies as big as Tesco, ASDA etc have employ a percentage of people with disabilities and learning disabilities, and provide any assistance they may need to enable them to work, that's not their choice its law

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over a year ago


"If you're signing on, think about training for a qualification and ask the Jobcentre what's on offer. From there they'll put you on an Employability Skills course that will help you find out what you're doing wrong and motivate you. You also get a BTEC certificate from that before going onto your intended course. Only takes 8 straight days and you dont have to keep signing on while you do that!"

Thanks for the suggestion but you should read the thread! Lol

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over a year ago


"I think they have the attitude of employing a 'blank canvas' so they can train them from scratch their way."

That's what I've often thought. There's only so many times I can dumb myself down, lie about my qualifications to get the job and then get told to my face that I'm stupid and should be grateful that someone will employ me.

Blank canvases also often lead to dead ends in many cases. Keep people on the bare minimum and their prospects low so they'll keep coming back out of necessity.

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over a year ago


"no offence, but i can guarantee IF i were to want, or need, a few hours work to fill my spare time and get some much needed extra cash in, i could get a job within a few weeks.

if you want it, its out there.

you just dont want it enough, you want your ideal job, simple as that"

Your right, I'm not in desperate need of a job as I already have a part time job.... People seem to think I don't work! I just get frustrated coz I can't get the foot in the door in my industry!!

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"If you're signing on, think about training for a qualification and ask the Jobcentre what's on offer. From there they'll put you on an Employability Skills course that will help you find out what you're doing wrong and motivate you. You also get a BTEC certificate from that before going onto your intended course. Only takes 8 straight days and you dont have to keep signing on while you do that!

Thanks for the suggestion but you should read the thread! Lol "

Yeah I skimmed it lol just research the top CV's and what the best answers to inter_iew questions are and compare notes.

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over a year ago


"If u spend less time on here and more time at the job centre perhaps u might get a job

Yeah helpful u idiot!! I don't spend all day on here!

Well now we see what kind of attitude you have - maybe that could be part of the reason why you ain't getting a job ??

What telling somebody they are an idiot for producing a useless piece of advice? If u think that's good advice, then u must be just as stupid! That person has no idea how much time I spend on here, just coz I ask for people's advice on here (as it's a good place to find a good variety of people) don't mean I spend my life here!

I didn't say that it was good advice or bad advice - that is irrelevant to what I was getting at. I was merely trying to illustrate that if you respond to someone who doesn't agree with you by calling them idiots, then perhaps that is preventing you from finding work. Now you have just suggested that I am stupid, further reinforcing my _iews that you have a particularly bad attitude towards others when things don't go your way. For the record btw, I'm far from stupid!

They wasn't disagreeing with me though! They were providing a suggestion based on their incorrect judgment....which in my eyes, meant what they were suggesting was stupid. And I just said if u agree with what they were suggesting, u are as stupid as they are! Lol they obviously didn't read what I had originally put lol "

But as you say, in your opinion they were 'suggesting' that you were stupid but they didn't actually call you stupid did they ? Now I don't know what they were or weren't suggesting, only they can tell you that, but suggesting something is one thing and outwardly calling someone stupid is another. To me, and I don't mean any offence by it, it suggests that you are lacking tact and self restraint. There are more ways than one to skin a cat you know

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over a year ago


"If you're signing on, think about training for a qualification and ask the Jobcentre what's on offer. From there they'll put you on an Employability Skills course that will help you find out what you're doing wrong and motivate you. You also get a BTEC certificate from that before going onto your intended course. Only takes 8 straight days and you dont have to keep signing on while you do that!

Thanks for the suggestion but you should read the thread! Lol

Yeah I skimmed it lol just research the top CV's and what the best answers to inter_iew questions are and compare notes.

"

Thanks :D

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"If you're signing on, think about training for a qualification and ask the Jobcentre what's on offer. From there they'll put you on an Employability Skills course that will help you find out what you're doing wrong and motivate you. You also get a BTEC certificate from that before going onto your intended course. Only takes 8 straight days and you dont have to keep signing on while you do that!

Thanks for the suggestion but you should read the thread! Lol

Yeah I skimmed it lol just research the top CV's and what the best answers to inter_iew questions are and compare notes.

Thanks :D "

You're welcome and sorry, before I go offline, if you don't jobsearch on any of the below, try them out for all you need:

Indeed.com is great for finding jobs in your area and so are Gumtree and depending what you need, Linkedin.com.

You can start up a business social networking profile there and keep up to date on big and small companies you're interested in working for.

Best of luck and stay motivated.

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over a year ago


"If you're signing on, think about training for a qualification and ask the Jobcentre what's on offer. From there they'll put you on an Employability Skills course that will help you find out what you're doing wrong and motivate you. You also get a BTEC certificate from that before going onto your intended course. Only takes 8 straight days and you dont have to keep signing on while you do that!

Thanks for the suggestion but you should read the thread! Lol

Yeah I skimmed it lol just research the top CV's and what the best answers to inter_iew questions are and compare notes.

Thanks :D

You're welcome and sorry, before I go offline, if you don't jobsearch on any of the below, try them out for all you need:

Indeed.com is great for finding jobs in your area and so are Gumtree and depending what you need, Linkedin.com.

You can start up a business social networking profile there and keep up to date on big and small companies you're interested in working for.

Best of luck and stay motivated. "

That's great cheers, I will defo check them out! :D take care

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over a year ago


"no offence, but i can guarantee IF i were to want, or need, a few hours work to fill my spare time and get some much needed extra cash in, i could get a job within a few weeks.

if you want it, its out there.

you just dont want it enough, you want your ideal job, simple as that

Your right, I'm not in desperate need of a job as I already have a part time job.... People seem to think I don't work! I just get frustrated coz I can't get the foot in the door in my industry!! "

but reading your thread, you want to get a foot in the door at the top, or at least very close.

have you never heard of the stories of big execs starting in the mail room and getting noticed for being pro active?

there is nothing wrong with being the guy handing out fish and potatoes one day, and going on to rule the world the next.

its all about perspective.

start at the bottom and work your way up.

start at the top, there is only one way, and thats down...

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By *af105Man
over a year ago

newtownards

There is work out there if you arr prepared to look for it I have never been out off work for more than a day in twenty years and I hsve had plenty of employers including myself

So if you really want to get somewhere you have to put yourself about

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over a year ago

There is actually quite a lot of very useful and helpful information/suggestions in here (apart from the odd snide comment).

I can sympathise with anyone struggling with unemployment; I have been there myself and it isn't a very pretty palce to be.

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over a year ago


"no offence, but i can guarantee IF i were to want, or need, a few hours work to fill my spare time and get some much needed extra cash in, i could get a job within a few weeks.

if you want it, its out there.

you just dont want it enough, you want your ideal job, simple as that

Your right, I'm not in desperate need of a job as I already have a part time job.... People seem to think I don't work! I just get frustrated coz I can't get the foot in the door in my industry!!

but reading your thread, you want to get a foot in the door at the top, or at least very close.

have you never heard of the stories of big execs starting in the mail room and getting noticed for being pro active?

there is nothing wrong with being the guy handing out fish and potatoes one day, and going on to rule the world the next.

its all about perspective.

start at the bottom and work your way up.

start at the top, there is only one way, and thats down..."

Nah, I want to start at junior level... I have started at the bottom, I got myself through Uni so now I want to progress further, not start at the bottom

Again!

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over a year ago


"There is actually quite a lot of very useful and helpful information/suggestions in here (apart from the odd snide comment).

I can sympathise with anyone struggling with unemployment; I have been there myself and it isn't a very pretty palce to be. "

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"Yes I'm an events organiser, more specifically outdoor events, so not just any old job "

Look in Event Magazine and STAND they are specialist event journals. Also have a look when RSVP North is in Manchester. I haven't been for a few years so cant remember the exact time of year as I left the field because I couldn't find a job.

I'm sure you know the drill in events, get out there and get networking.

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"no offence, but i can guarantee IF i were to want, or need, a few hours work to fill my spare time and get some much needed extra cash in, i could get a job within a few weeks.

if you want it, its out there.

you just dont want it enough, you want your ideal job, simple as that

Your right, I'm not in desperate need of a job as I already have a part time job.... People seem to think I don't work! I just get frustrated coz I can't get the foot in the door in my industry!!

but reading your thread, you want to get a foot in the door at the top, or at least very close.

have you never heard of the stories of big execs starting in the mail room and getting noticed for being pro active?

there is nothing wrong with being the guy handing out fish and potatoes one day, and going on to rule the world the next.

its all about perspective.

start at the bottom and work your way up.

start at the top, there is only one way, and thats down...

Nah, I want to start at junior level... I have started at the bottom, I got myself through Uni so now I want to progress further, not start at the bottom

Again! "

but you said before no job was beneath you.

this comment suggests it is.

you said you started at the bottom, but uni isnt the bottom, you went to uni so you didnt have to STAY at the bottom.

as i said before, no one is going to giv you the chance to fuck things up for their big day, and i do mean nobody.

you wont get a consultancy role because you have nothing to offer as a consultant (having been out of the industry for 3 years and, by your own admission, the experience you have is seemingly at a low level).

i still stand by what i say.

you have to work your way up the ladder in most industries.

you only get the big roles when you already have one, or have done them and proven that you are bloody good at it.

think the best bit of advice you could get is, maybe, temper your expectations a little

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


"no offence, but i can guarantee IF i were to want, or need, a few hours work to fill my spare time and get some much needed extra cash in, i could get a job within a few weeks.

if you want it, its out there.

you just dont want it enough, you want your ideal job, simple as that

Your right, I'm not in desperate need of a job as I already have a part time job.... People seem to think I don't work! I just get frustrated coz I can't get the foot in the door in my industry!!

but reading your thread, you want to get a foot in the door at the top, or at least very close.

have you never heard of the stories of big execs starting in the mail room and getting noticed for being pro active?

there is nothing wrong with being the guy handing out fish and potatoes one day, and going on to rule the world the next.

its all about perspective.

start at the bottom and work your way up.

start at the top, there is only one way, and thats down...

Nah, I want to start at junior level... I have started at the bottom, I got myself through Uni so now I want to progress further, not start at the bottom

Again!

but you said before no job was beneath you.

this comment suggests it is.

you said you started at the bottom, but uni isnt the bottom, you went to uni so you didnt have to STAY at the bottom.

as i said before, no one is going to giv you the chance to fuck things up for their big day, and i do mean nobody.

you wont get a consultancy role because you have nothing to offer as a consultant (having been out of the industry for 3 years and, by your own admission, the experience you have is seemingly at a low level).

i still stand by what i say.

you have to work your way up the ladder in most industries.

you only get the big roles when you already have one, or have done them and proven that you are bloody good at it.

think the best bit of advice you could get is, maybe, temper your expectations a little"

Ur missing the whole point of this! It's not that I don't have a job, I just want to move to the next step in my career! I will take a part time job but I am not desperate!!

Events isn't just weddings, I don't want to be a bloody wedding organiser get it out ya head! Lmao!! The experience I have is good, but jobs limited therefore not loads of opportunity!! So in short, ur rant is incorrect!! But thanks anyways

I expect to achieve the best, y lower my standards?? That's not achieving anything! If u don't have dreams, they won't come true

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


"Yes I'm an events organiser, more specifically outdoor events, so not just any old job

Look in Event Magazine and STAND they are specialist event journals. Also have a look when RSVP North is in Manchester. I haven't been for a few years so cant remember the exact time of year as I left the field because I couldn't find a job.

I'm sure you know the drill in events, get out there and get networking. "

Thanks ruby, I will check it out :D x

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


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I expect to achieve the best, y lower my standards?? That's not achieving anything! If u don't have dreams, they won't come true "

Too true, I had an argument today when I got told to take qualifications OFF my CV. I refused.

In my own words: 'If I dumb myself down to get any old job, then I'm the smart arse who has no qualifications but I claim to know everything and wont shut up.'

They told me I was wrong, but they've never worked for people that like their employees stupid and desperate to prove themselves.

Not that I'm past proving myself, but I wont jump through loops for an employer that doesn't believe appreciation is a two way street.

Dumb yourself down and you'll suffer for it, you lose the brain cells you don't use after all.

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


"no offence, but i can guarantee IF i were to want, or need, a few hours work to fill my spare time and get some much needed extra cash in, i could get a job within a few weeks.

if you want it, its out there.

you just dont want it enough, you want your ideal job, simple as that

Your right, I'm not in desperate need of a job as I already have a part time job.... People seem to think I don't work! I just get frustrated coz I can't get the foot in the door in my industry!!

but reading your thread, you want to get a foot in the door at the top, or at least very close.

have you never heard of the stories of big execs starting in the mail room and getting noticed for being pro active?

there is nothing wrong with being the guy handing out fish and potatoes one day, and going on to rule the world the next.

its all about perspective.

start at the bottom and work your way up.

start at the top, there is only one way, and thats down...

Nah, I want to start at junior level... I have started at the bottom, I got myself through Uni so now I want to progress further, not start at the bottom

Again!

but you said before no job was beneath you.

this comment suggests it is.

you said you started at the bottom, but uni isnt the bottom, you went to uni so you didnt have to STAY at the bottom.

as i said before, no one is going to giv you the chance to fuck things up for their big day, and i do mean nobody.

you wont get a consultancy role because you have nothing to offer as a consultant (having been out of the industry for 3 years and, by your own admission, the experience you have is seemingly at a low level).

i still stand by what i say.

you have to work your way up the ladder in most industries.

you only get the big roles when you already have one, or have done them and proven that you are bloody good at it.

think the best bit of advice you could get is, maybe, temper your expectations a little

Ur missing the whole point of this! It's not that I don't have a job, I just want to move to the next step in my career! I will take a part time job but I am not desperate!!

Events isn't just weddings, I don't want to be a bloody wedding organiser get it out ya head! Lmao!! The experience I have is good, but jobs limited therefore not loads of opportunity!! So in short, ur rant is incorrect!! But thanks anyways

I expect to achieve the best, y lower my standards?? That's not achieving anything! If u don't have dreams, they won't come true "

no i get totally what you are saying.

what im saying is, chasing your dreams starts with that single step.

no one ever takes that first step and finds their dream right there, so its never going to happen.

you sit there, in the job you dont want, and chase your dream, and get to the same point in another 3 years, and then you will realise you may well have to take a step backwards, to take a step forwards.

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

It's mainly who you know getting jobs now days! I'm lucky never been out of a job, but having to drive 100 miles a day for my job now!! Something will turn up I'm sure

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


"no offence, but i can guarantee IF i were to want, or need, a few hours work to fill my spare time and get some much needed extra cash in, i could get a job within a few weeks.

if you want it, its out there.

you just dont want it enough, you want your ideal job, simple as that

Your right, I'm not in desperate need of a job as I already have a part time job.... People seem to think I don't work! I just get frustrated coz I can't get the foot in the door in my industry!!

but reading your thread, you want to get a foot in the door at the top, or at least very close.

have you never heard of the stories of big execs starting in the mail room and getting noticed for being pro active?

there is nothing wrong with being the guy handing out fish and potatoes one day, and going on to rule the world the next.

its all about perspective.

start at the bottom and work your way up.

start at the top, there is only one way, and thats down...

Nah, I want to start at junior level... I have started at the bottom, I got myself through Uni so now I want to progress further, not start at the bottom

Again!

but you said before no job was beneath you.

this comment suggests it is.

you said you started at the bottom, but uni isnt the bottom, you went to uni so you didnt have to STAY at the bottom.

as i said before, no one is going to giv you the chance to fuck things up for their big day, and i do mean nobody.

you wont get a consultancy role because you have nothing to offer as a consultant (having been out of the industry for 3 years and, by your own admission, the experience you have is seemingly at a low level).

i still stand by what i say.

you have to work your way up the ladder in most industries.

you only get the big roles when you already have one, or have done them and proven that you are bloody good at it.

think the best bit of advice you could get is, maybe, temper your expectations a little

Ur missing the whole point of this! It's not that I don't have a job, I just want to move to the next step in my career! I will take a part time job but I am not desperate!!

Events isn't just weddings, I don't want to be a bloody wedding organiser get it out ya head! Lmao!! The experience I have is good, but jobs limited therefore not loads of opportunity!! So in short, ur rant is incorrect!! But thanks anyways

I expect to achieve the best, y lower my standards?? That's not achieving anything! If u don't have dreams, they won't come true

no i get totally what you are saying.

what im saying is, chasing your dreams starts with that single step.

no one ever takes that first step and finds their dream right there, so its never going to happen.

you sit there, in the job you dont want, and chase your dream, and get to the same point in another 3 years, and then you will realise you may well have to take a step backwards, to take a step forwards."

I see what ur saying, but I have a dream and I will chase it...I won't step back because things ain't going my way. Dreams only come true because u make them happen. I believe in my skills, I no what I can achieve, just need that break and I will be ok :D

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

Have you tried local charities...some pay, and even if they don't the experience gained would look great on a CV. Plus you could end up with great contacts if good local companies support the charity. Hospices are often supported by strong local companies.

Unfortunately having a degree doesn't really mean very much these days as so many people have them...I have a degree in Accounting but just couldn't get a training contract so I've had to basically leave that as something on my CV and I now do admin in a car dealership. Wasn't the original plan, and my salary is too low to pay back my Student Loan but I have to pay the day-to-day bills somehow!

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


"

I expect to achieve the best, y lower my standards?? That's not achieving anything! If u don't have dreams, they won't come true

Too true, I had an argument today when I got told to take qualifications OFF my CV. I refused.

In my own words: 'If I dumb myself down to get any old job, then I'm the smart arse who has no qualifications but I claim to know everything and wont shut up.'

They told me I was wrong, but they've never worked for people that like their employees stupid and desperate to prove themselves.

Not that I'm past proving myself, but I wont jump through loops for an employer that doesn't believe appreciation is a two way street.

Dumb yourself down and you'll suffer for it, you lose the brain cells you don't use after all."

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


"Have you tried local charities...some pay, and even if they don't the experience gained would look great on a CV. Plus you could end up with great contacts if good local companies support the charity. Hospices are often supported by strong local companies.

Unfortunately having a degree doesn't really mean very much these days as so many people have them...I have a degree in Accounting but just couldn't get a training contract so I've had to basically leave that as something on my CV and I now do admin in a car dealership. Wasn't the original plan, and my salary is too low to pay back my Student Loan but I have to pay the day-to-day bills somehow!"

Thought about charity work, but voluntary work always comes at some sort of financial cost which I can foot at the minute. I am fining experience in my current job so see what happens. With all respect, I don't want to end up doing what u have had to do. I refuse to give up!!

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By *orny1103Man
over a year ago

Walsall

Register with some employment agencies. Some jobs are just temporary, but some are temp to permanent jobs.

Some agencies specialise in certain types of work, so check their websites first.

Make sure you have a good, up to date CV that you can email to the agencies.

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over a year ago


"Have you tried local charities...some pay, and even if they don't the experience gained would look great on a CV. Plus you could end up with great contacts if good local companies support the charity. Hospices are often supported by strong local companies.

Unfortunately having a degree doesn't really mean very much these days as so many people have them...I have a degree in Accounting but just couldn't get a training contract so I've had to basically leave that as something on my CV and I now do admin in a car dealership. Wasn't the original plan, and my salary is too low to pay back my Student Loan but I have to pay the day-to-day bills somehow!"

Specialist subjects eg accountancy - a degree means nothing I am afraid. It is the same level as AAT.

Employers for that field of expertise want to see QBE or professional memberships & qualifications.

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over a year ago


"Register with some employment agencies. Some jobs are just temporary, but some are temp to permanent jobs.

Some agencies specialise in certain types of work, so check their websites first.

Make sure you have a good, up to date CV that you can email to the agencies.

"

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By *nnyMan
over a year ago

Glasgow


"I do gave a part time job, but after applying for over 50 jobs in the last 3 years, and only getting 2 inter_iews I wonder what I am doing wrong!?! I need a new source of motivation, any ideas?? "

Make sure everyone you know makes sure everyone THEY know knows you're looking for a job.

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

Great idea but make it a recruitment agency instead, there is a difference.

Employment agencies charge you from your hourly rate at the place they get you into and Recruitment agencies charge the company that comes looking for you!

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By *nnyMan
over a year ago

Glasgow


"Great idea but make it a recruitment agency instead, there is a difference.

Employment agencies charge you from your hourly rate at the place they get you into and Recruitment agencies charge the company that comes looking for you!"

And that's part of the reason more employers are using Job Centres. They don't charge.

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By *_MariusMan
over a year ago

Currently Faraway


"I do gave a part time job, but after applying for over 50 jobs in the last 3 years, and only getting 2 inter_iews I wonder what I am doing wrong!?! I need a new source of motivation, any ideas?? "

you're not doing anything wrong. The jobmarket out there is shit. I mean there are probably thousands of jobs out there but 9 out 10 won't be available to you unless you have the previous experience they want by magical means. I just registered myself tonight on an apprenticeships website and as soon as you click to apply for a job, the system takes you to another website to register yourself...unfortunately having to put up with a load of bollocks is what you have to live with if you are looking for a job. Just keep trying and keep spirits up x

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over a year ago


"Great idea but make it a recruitment agency instead, there is a difference.

Employment agencies charge you from your hourly rate at the place they get you into and Recruitment agencies charge the company that comes looking for you!

And that's part of the reason more employers are using Job Centres. They don't charge."

And that's another reason to try a recruitment agency. Aiming higher than the jobcentre's bottom of the barrel range, high enough to just maybe find a company that will give you incentives to work and train.

Like I said, you dont have to pay them, where's the harm in trying if you want a good job you would keep?

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over a year ago


"I do gave a part time job, but after applying for over 50 jobs in the last 3 years, and only getting 2 inter_iews I wonder what I am doing wrong!?! I need a new source of motivation, any ideas??

apply for more! 50 jobs in 3 years is just about 1 every 20 days!

I was unemployed for 3 yrs and applied for in excess of 2000.

"

if your signing on jobseekers you have to apply for 10 a week!!!!!

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


"If u spend less time on here and more time at the job centre perhaps u might get a job

Bit harsh.....

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i thought so too

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By *oveSlutForUseCouple
over a year ago

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I was made redundant 4 weeks ago and have applied for 36 jobs. 50 in years? I think that says it all.

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By *alcon43Woman
over a year ago

Paisley

Why don't you take a job in a hotel waitressing, house keeping, reception. May not be what you are looking for but at least then you are in the right sort of industry to do events organising.

Set your own company organising events, promoting bands, fundraising, help with local charities putting on events, etc It's about who you know not what you know at times and if you're willing to muck in and set tables, serve, etc people will see that you are not afraid of some hard work.

Good luck

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

Hold yourself arrogantly. Lie with tremendous compunction. Be totally self absorbed and self delusional. Exhibit hubrism of the magnitude not seen or heard of since Maggie. Trample on everything and everyone that stands in your path. Never admit to anything or take responsibility if you can blame or overload someone else. Above all .......kiss arse and work for nowt.

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

Several points that I need to comment on here........and being a recruitment manager I think.I'm qualified to comment....

1. Just because you have spent £x on a degree what makes you think that you would be any better for a job than certain other candidates....

2. It's a tough old world out there.....you may want to have your job of your dreams....but in reality it ain't going to happen

3. As has already been mentioned.....if you really want to work the work is out there.....it may be shite work but work is work!

4. Search online and register with agencies and see where it takes you

5. Attend local business functions.....you would be amazed at how networking can open doors

6. Have a decent cv .......most peoples cvs are utter shite and won't attract the re_iewer to look at the cv in greater detail......I have had highly skilled and educated people sending me 10-14 page cvs!!!!

Good luck chasing your dream

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


"Have you tried local charities...some pay, and even if they don't the experience gained would look great on a CV. Plus you could end up with great contacts if good local companies support the charity. Hospices are often supported by strong local companies.

Unfortunately having a degree doesn't really mean very much these days as so many people have them...I have a degree in Accounting but just couldn't get a training contract so I've had to basically leave that as something on my CV and I now do admin in a car dealership. Wasn't the original plan, and my salary is too low to pay back my Student Loan but I have to pay the day-to-day bills somehow!

Specialist subjects eg accountancy - a degree means nothing I am afraid. It is the same level as AAT.

Employers for that field of expertise want to see QBE or professional memberships & qualifications. "

Unfortunately I found that out after going to Uni...followed the advice of careers advisers at school & college and turns out it was crap advice. Should have gone with my heart and done mechanics rather than taking the 'sensible' route I was steered towards by teachers etc. Ho hum...live and learn! x

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over a year ago


"I was made redundant 4 weeks ago and have applied for 36 jobs. 50 in years? I think that says it all."

Please read the whole thread

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


"Why don't you take a job in a hotel waitressing, house keeping, reception. May not be what you are looking for but at least then you are in the right sort of industry to do events organising.

Set your own company organising events, promoting bands, fundraising, help with local charities putting on events, etc It's about who you know not what you know at times and if you're willing to muck in and set tables, serve, etc people will see that you are not afraid of some hard work.

Good luck

"

Thanks :D x

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


"Hold yourself arrogantly. Lie with tremendous compunction. Be totally self absorbed and self delusional. Exhibit hubrism of the magnitude not seen or heard of since Maggie. Trample on everything and everyone that stands in your path. Never admit to anything or take responsibility if you can blame or overload someone else. Above all .......kiss arse and work for nowt. "

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


"If u spend less time on here and more time at the job centre perhaps u might get a job "

Job Centre's shit. Better off on here

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


"applying for a job, isn't the best use of time or energy, most advertised jobs already have an internal candidate lined up, or someone for the job.

The best way to get a job, is to make a list of what you wouldn't be suitable for.

Then look at what would be your ideal job, do some research using internet, and write to a named person, offering your services free for 4 weeks, this gives an employer and an employee, time to see if its the right job, and that you can add something to the company. with no risk to them.

If you are a competent worker, with a good aptitude and attitude, you will have a job.

Oh if you do apply for jobs, always always include a head and shoulders photo on the first introduction page,

one pic says a thousand words, and makes you stand out from the other application

s.

We all read people from their eyes, hence why profiles here or on any site are more successful than profiles without a face pic."

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over a year ago


"Several points that I need to comment on here........and being a recruitment manager I think.I'm qualified to comment....

1. Just because you have spent £x on a degree what makes you think that you would be any better for a job than certain other candidates....

2. It's a tough old world out there.....you may want to have your job of your dreams....but in reality it ain't going to happen

3. As has already been mentioned.....if you really want to work the work is out there.....it may be shite work but work is work!

4. Search online and register with agencies and see where it takes you

5. Attend local business functions.....you would be amazed at how networking can open doors

6. Have a decent cv .......most peoples cvs are utter shite and won't attract the re_iewer to look at the cv in greater detail......I have had highly skilled and educated people sending me 10-14 page cvs!!!!

Good luck chasing your dream "

Just a full time job in the industry would be good for me, not really after the dream job lol but thanks for taking the time to reply :D

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


"If u spend less time on here and more time at the job centre perhaps u might get a job

Job Centre's shit. Better off on here "

LOL best shout of the day

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over a year ago


"If u spend less time on here and more time at the job centre perhaps u might get a job

Job Centre's shit. Better off on here "

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By *nnyMan
over a year ago

Glasgow


"Great idea but make it a recruitment agency instead, there is a difference.

Employment agencies charge you from your hourly rate at the place they get you into and Recruitment agencies charge the company that comes looking for you!

And that's part of the reason more employers are using Job Centres. They don't charge.

And that's another reason to try a recruitment agency. Aiming higher than the jobcentre's bottom of the barrel range, high enough to just maybe find a company that will give you incentives to work and train.

Like I said, you dont have to pay them, where's the harm in trying if you want a good job you would keep?"

If you look on the Job Centre's online database of vacancies, many of the 'employers' are nothing but recruitment consultancies - very often recruiting for jobs which don't exist just so they can get you on their books and try to sell you to potential employers.

Ask yourself, if you were an employer, would you prefer to get the same person via Job Centres at £nil cost or via a recruitment agency at a cost of between 3 and 6 months salary - possibly more.

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


"Great idea but make it a recruitment agency instead, there is a difference.

Employment agencies charge you from your hourly rate at the place they get you into and Recruitment agencies charge the company that comes looking for you!

And that's part of the reason more employers are using Job Centres. They don't charge.

And that's another reason to try a recruitment agency. Aiming higher than the jobcentre's bottom of the barrel range, high enough to just maybe find a company that will give you incentives to work and train.

Like I said, you dont have to pay them, where's the harm in trying if you want a good job you would keep?

If you look on the Job Centre's online database of vacancies, many of the 'employers' are nothing but recruitment consultancies - very often recruiting for jobs which don't exist just so they can get you on their books and try to sell you to potential employers.

Ask yourself, if you were an employer, would you prefer to get the same person via Job Centres at £nil cost or via a recruitment agency at a cost of between 3 and 6 months salary - possibly more."

I understand where you're coming from, but it would also depend on their quals and experience. Metalcouple, I think, said earlier that they had a degree?! And they're already working. That's good news for a recruiter.

Different if you were fresh out of high school, stinkin of pot and dressed for crimewatch lol

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

I've had a post to fill for weeks and am despairing at not finding the right person.

For anyone interested its within the engineering field.

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

A cost of 3-6 months salary......coo not in this day and age......for normal admin roles and telesales role 1000-1500 is the norm

Businesses use agencies because they don't have to do all the leg work and if the candidate they get doesnt work out then they get a replacement or a refund

We had a warehouse job to fill and got 200 applications by email in a week and 750 via the job centre.....if its a small business that will have someone wrapped up in knots for weeks....

Unfortunately approx 500 weren't suitable as people just apply for any jobs so that they can claim their dole money and its very easy to apply for jobs online with dwp

We have got an admin job going at our place....£18k a year......we asked for candidates to write a covering letter with their application and 2 out of 160 did this.......not good!!!

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By *nnyMan
over a year ago

Glasgow


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Different if you were fresh out of high school, stinkin of pot and dressed for crimewatch lol"

Sounds like the recruiters I see in my local cafe cept they're mostly failed second hand car salesmen in shiny suits, egg stained ties and slip-on, down at heel shoes.

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


"If u spend less time on here and more time at the job centre perhaps u might get a job "

True your right, if you really want a job you can get a job end of

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By *n need of helpCouple
over a year ago

hull

work for yourself . we did .

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

Why not volenteer in a cancer charity or something worthwhile, it fills your time, gains people skills n these charities are always looking for helping hands, they also put on fund raising events which you could possibly help out with.....

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By *ogistical NightmaresCouple
over a year ago

Manchester Area


"Yes I'm an events organiser, more specifically outdoor events, so not just any old job "

have a look on the noea website..... stick orgdotuk after those four letters

its the outdoor events info source

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


"If u spend less time on here and more time at the job centre perhaps u might get a job "

Rude

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

Just going through this with my daughter a mere 16 and choosing further education and college courses. She really wants to do art loves it but have to think of it as a whole what job/career do you want after education. Off for another open evening on Thursday so will see whats on offer

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

If you already enjoy events management why not go down that route and become self employed party planner etc x

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

Ok.....so your an events organiser (part time) so te industry for 'events' must be quiet or you'd have taken the next step in your 'career' and do it full time? Does the company you work for not have full time positions?

is 'events' the career for you ? Do you need a change?

Grab a 'lesser job' start from the bottom and work up?

You've applied for lots of jobs but no luck....is your cv any good? Can it be improved ? Thinking you have a good CV is like going on x factor because your mum told you' you can sing!!!!

Have you tried LinkedIn?

Sorry if im being harsh... But it needs to be said.

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


"Just going through this with my daughter a mere 16 and choosing further education and college courses. She really wants to do art loves it but have to think of it as a whole what job/career do you want after education. Off for another open evening on Thursday so will see whats on offer"

Life is so short , let her do what she loves.

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


"Just going through this with my daughter a mere 16 and choosing further education and college courses. She really wants to do art loves it but have to think of it as a whole what job/career do you want after education. Off for another open evening on Thursday so will see whats on offer

Life is so short , let her do what she loves. "

Its fine pursuing a passion but remember to think about life after uni, debts, job situation, where the degree will lead to etc

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


"Just going through this with my daughter a mere 16 and choosing further education and college courses. She really wants to do art loves it but have to think of it as a whole what job/career do you want after education. Off for another open evening on Thursday so will see whats on offer

Life is so short , let her do what she loves.

Its fine pursuing a passion but remember to think about life after uni, debts, job situation, where the degree will lead to etc"

She can as an added subject but got to see what is out there as a whole x

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


"Just going through this with my daughter a mere 16 and choosing further education and college courses. She really wants to do art loves it but have to think of it as a whole what job/career do you want after education. Off for another open evening on Thursday so will see whats on offer"

Having now left school ten years ago I feel so lucky that the career I picked is something I enjoy. The reality is at 16 you just do not know I dont think.

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

A friend of mine has applied for 150 jobs in 6 months and only got 3 interveiws, it seems there are more people going for the job and employers can be very selective about who they pick.

Good luck with the job search.

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By *nnyMan
over a year ago

Glasgow


"A friend of mine has applied for 150 jobs in 6 months and only got 3 interveiws, it seems there are more people going for the job and employers can be very selective about who they pick.

Good luck with the job search."

Job Centres would insist 150 applications in 6 months isn't enough. It's c 1 a day and they'd say that isn't enough.

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By *quirrelMan
over a year ago

East Manchester

If you have kept an eye on the jobs market in recent years you would have seen that the UK is rapidly becoming a low waged unskilled economy.

Nowadays people are interchangeable as skilled work is becoming non existant, people are made unemployed at the employers whim because they have have no skill with which to secure their jobs, employers are always looking to find someone who will work for less money.

If you have transferrable skills then emigrate, other countries have a high regard for skilled motivated people whereas UK employers just want cheap labour.

This will not help you find a job and may even depress you but the job centre is no longer there to help you find work, it's only reason for existance is to find ways of stopping you claiming benefits.

Use the job centre as a way of getting skills you do not possess, try to get onto a training course, ask a friend who is in business to write a letter offering you a job which is conditional on you getting qualification "X" within the next 4 months.

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


"I do gave a part time job, but after applying for over 50 jobs in the last 3 years, and only getting 2 inter_iews I wonder what I am doing wrong!?! I need a new source of motivation, any ideas??

apply for more! 50 jobs in 3 years is just about 1 every 20 days!

I was unemployed for 3 yrs and applied for in excess of 2000.

he's not unemployed tho he is working just not as many hours as he'd like so I would have thought not as much spare time as an unemployed person

That's right, I try and get another part time job to work along the one I already have and I always get turned away. My current job pays approx 11k a year for 22.5 hours a week, so to me, it's not worth leaving this job and going to get a job at tesco full time at 40 hours a week for the same pay! So dam frustrating!!

11k for 22.5 hrs and you want more ???? , i'm on 11.5k for 44hrs

its good money for the hours he does but that's less than £900 a month take home pay, id struggle to live on that and would want more hours too

so would i, but they have th eopportunity to earn money doing another job, if they so wish, but they dont.

they want to hang on for this mystical ideal job.

so money cant be that much of an issue, because otherwise anything would have done

(i say they as i have no idea if its the male or female posting)

I'm a guy! And I have tried to get other part time jobs but obviously I'm not as felxiable as I could! What's the point in leaving this job of 11k at 22.5 hours a week to get a job at tesco for same money, but 40 hours a week!!! U should read the thread "

If you worked at Tesco for 40 hours a week at minimum wage you would be approx £1875 better off. Plus time to look for work in your chosen profesion

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


"Ok.....so your an events organiser (part time) so te industry for 'events' must be quiet or you'd have taken the next step in your 'career' and do it full time? Does the company you work for not have full time positions?

is 'events' the career for you ? Do you need a change?

Grab a 'lesser job' start from the bottom and work up?

You've applied for lots of jobs but no luck....is your cv any good? Can it be improved ? Thinking you have a good CV is like going on x factor because your mum told you' you can sing!!!!

Have you tried LinkedIn?

Sorry if im being harsh... But it needs to be said.

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its been said, he just doesnt want to build from the bottom again.

wants to walk straight in at the middle/upper areas

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By *phroditeWoman
over a year ago

(She/ her) in Sensualityland

I am just thinking that it must be incredibly frustrating for anybody not to find the kind of work they are qualified and trained to do - in any situation and at any level. So I guess I feel empathy for those people.

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