Forgot how bad job searching was :(

movingtables · 15 Jul 2009 at 22:35

sr4470 said:
Why did you wait a year before doing that then?

personal reasons.
no need to look confused. not everything in life is black or white

Indy500 · 15 Jul 2009 at 22:44

movingtables said:
personal reasons.
no need to look confused. not everything in life is black or white

I was just curious as to why you didn't take it up before, because its government funded after 6 months unemployment on JSA

geuben · 15 Jul 2009 at 23:09

I registered on monster a couple of days ago and uploaded my CV. I got three calls from different agencies today all with possible positions (which after review I asked them to apply for on my behalf). I guess now I'll have to wait and see how they pan out, although after reading some of this thread I'm starting to get a bit worried about these agencies, are they really that rubbish?

movingtables · 16 Jul 2009 at 00:41

sr4470 said:
I was just curious as to why you didn't take it up before, because its government funded after 6 months unemployment on JSA

sorry bud i got the wrong end of the stick there.
im tired. after all i have been working

darubio · 16 Jul 2009 at 00:47

it is very difficult!

what a bad time for me to graduate? lol

Delvis · 16 Jul 2009 at 07:23

geuben said:
I registered on monster a couple of days ago and uploaded my CV. I got three calls from different agencies today all with possible positions (which after review I asked them to apply for on my behalf). I guess now I'll have to wait and see how they pan out, although after reading some of this thread I'm starting to get a bit worried about these agencies, are they really that rubbish?

Some are yes...most I've dealed with actually have no clue about the field you want to be in...at all.

However there have been some good ones I've had the pelasure of dealing with...The one that got me this job I'm starting today was brilliant, by far the ebst I've talked to, just so helpful...

Which reminds me...I have a temp job for a couple of weeks hopefully! Then it may carry on if it continues to stay busy!

So I have some money coming in, even if it is jsut above minimum...no complaints

Indy500 · 16 Jul 2009 at 15:00

I've finally had a breakthrough...2 interviews on Monday

decent paying jobs too, for a change.

movingtables · 16 Jul 2009 at 16:40

sr4470 said:
I've finally had a breakthrough...2 interviews on Monday decent paying jobs too, for a change.

good luck !

Nix · 16 Jul 2009 at 16:42

Currently filling out an application for a job with the local authority. Not getting my hopes up, but it can't hurt to try - would be nice to get my foot in the door there. In the back of my mind I just know I'm going to get rejected without a second thought though.

Dj_Jestar · 16 Jul 2009 at 16:46

I'd be wary of a local authority job, tbh. My gut tells me there will be big cut backs in the public sector over the coming years.

Nix · 16 Jul 2009 at 16:46

Dj_Jestar said:
I'd be wary of a local authority job, tbh. My gut tells me there will be big cut backs in the public sector over the coming years.

Well, I'm unemployed now so it's not exactly as if I'm taking a gamble.

Dj_Jestar · 16 Jul 2009 at 16:59

oh right.. go for it then

Indy500 · 16 Jul 2009 at 18:15

movingtables said:
good luck !

Thanks

judging by what I've been told about the IT support job, I'm actually starting to think Night Reception would be the better of the two at the moment (putting the lower wage aside)

guyfawkes5 · 16 Jul 2009 at 18:22

Best of luck mate.

sr4470 said:
Been there. A lot of companies use those now, unfortunately.

He should consider himself lucky, a place I was at last year (and again this year... hopefully) take urine samples before they let you in; and it's hardly a sensitive position, assembly line stuff mostly.

Indy500 · 16 Jul 2009 at 18:27

guyfawkes5 said:
Best of luck mate.

Thanks

guyfawkes5 said:
He should consider himself lucky, a place I was at last year (and again this year... hopefully) take urine samples before they let you in; and it's hardly a sensitive position, assembly line stuff mostly.

Being under the influence and operating machinery don't mix, so depending on the nature of the manufacturing I can understand that - especially if a former intoxicated employee caused a problem. Some companies do ask for full medical checks.

Master Skooter · 16 Jul 2009 at 21:04

Been in IT for 7/8 years in various roles. Was working for a video game developers but we were closed last August. Currently working on a service desk which i hate, was going to start looking for another job tonight. After reading through this thread it really hits home how lucky I am....I'll stop feeling sorry for myself.

Hope you guys all find something soon.

Delvis · 17 Jul 2009 at 16:55

Note to self...DO NOT do a job that involves pressing aluminium :O

I've spent two days there...And I can't take it anymore....it's one product, constantly....I'm actually going to linch myself, with a really long sock.

How the hell am I going to last next week?

Alex*TLR · 17 Jul 2009 at 17:00

Sucks searching but keep at it!

Indy500 · 17 Jul 2009 at 17:34

Delvis said:
Note to self...DO NOT do a job that involves pressing aluminium :O

I've spent two days there...And I can't take it anymore....it's one product, constantly....I'm actually going to linch myself, with a really long sock.

How the hell am I going to last next week?

I sorted similar looking parcels and letters all night in a warehouse for some time last year, it was boring but I needed the income to get by... could do a lot worse (sweeping up animal droppings comes to mind).

Delvis · 17 Jul 2009 at 18:46

sr4470 said:
I sorted similar looking parcels and letters all night in a warehouse for some time last year, it was boring but I needed the income to get by... could do a lot worse (sweeping up animal droppings comes to mind).

Heh, that'd be more fun...

I'm punching the same whole into the same sheets of metal constantly...over and over...its amazing