Forgot how bad job searching was :(

Steedie · 19 Apr 2016 at 14:31

Anyone got preferred job sites for contracting jobs? Specifically in IT. Most of the normal ones I use are pretty rubbish for contract jobs and only really show perm roles

I've got a 6 month extension but wouldn't mind looking at new contracts given I've been here a year

Nix · 20 Apr 2016 at 00:11

Steedie said:
Anyone got preferred job sites for contracting jobs? Specifically in IT. Most of the normal ones I use are pretty rubbish for contract jobs and only really show perm roles

I've got a 6 month extension but wouldn't mind looking at new contracts given I've been here a year

cwjobs?

thebennyboy · 22 Apr 2016 at 14:37

So chuffed, managed to bag a job interview with McDonalds. Fingers crossed i finally get a job.

blairw · 27 Apr 2016 at 22:54

Good Job - hope you get it!

kai · 28 Apr 2016 at 10:39

Fairly new to this job searching malarkey. I am currently looking what's out there as I have been in my current role far too long.

The cheek - I applied for a job (looked perfect), get an email back inviting me for an interview only to find it's a different job specification and salary.

I query this, was it a mistake only to get our Head of Sales wishes to interview you for the position ... we think that you are an excellent candidate for this position.

My reply was polite but in a nutshell they want to interview me for something that is 20k less and moving from a senior position back to an executive. errr!

blairw · 29 Apr 2016 at 17:04

Basically it - just be polite with a thanks but no thanks reply. Never know, something else might come up at the same place in the future!

DAIR · 6 May 2016 at 07:10

So I finally handed in my notice a few weeks back!

The plan now is to go into IT contracting. After I broke the news to my managers. Among the suggestions to change my mind. Was the option to remain as a contractor for x months.

I haven't given them a decision yet. As I'm currently reviewing the option with an accountant and other contracting buddies.

DAIR · 6 May 2016 at 07:13

Steedie said:
Anyone got preferred job sites for contracting jobs? Specifically in IT. Most of the normal ones I use are pretty rubbish for contract jobs and only really show perm roles

I've got a 6 month extension but wouldn't mind looking at new contracts given I've been here a year

As mentioned CWJOBS

Dice / IT job board
Jobserve
Techjobs

llamadal · 16 May 2016 at 08:34

Careers.global has been good for a few mates of mine, they have an it board aswell

Dunks · 19 May 2016 at 15:36

kai said:
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My reply was polite but in a nutshell they want to interview me for something that is 20k less and moving from a senior position back to an executive. errr!

Senior is higher than executive?

Talk about inflated job titles!

GinG · 2 Jun 2016 at 16:49

Added this into the 'Business and Moment thread' but thought I would share here also:

Well just checked my police application and I am greeted with this message:

'Further to your recent application, we are pleased to inform you that you have been successful at the short listing stage. We will be in contact with you shortly regarding the next stage of the process.'

Very happy to say the least! Still a long road ahead but keeping fingers and toes crossed.

30 years old and sick of the Sales Role, although money and perks are excellent I just feel it is a job and not a career.

Will be a big drop in wage being a Student Office but wife is fully behind the move so watch this space!

Iron-man · 2 Jun 2016 at 16:55

GinG said:
Added this into the 'Business and Moment thread' but thought I would share here also:

Well just checked my police application and I am greeted with this message:

'Further to your recent application, we are pleased to inform you that you have been successful at the short listing stage. We will be in contact with you shortly regarding the next stage of the process.'

Very happy to say the least! Still a long road ahead but keeping fingers and toes crossed.

30 years old and sick of the Sales Role, although money and perks are excellent I just feel it is a job and not a career.

Will be a big drop in wage being a Student Office but wife is fully behind the move so watch this space!

good luck

dave1983 · 3 Jun 2016 at 11:18

Anyone give me any suggestions on creating the best CV?

do you need to bullet point you main job responsibilities for each work experience, or is it better to have a section on the skills that you have and just list the previous jobs you had?

So many variances on CV's out there, currently in my job for coming up to 8 years and need a change.

GinG · 4 Jun 2016 at 08:01

Interview/Assessment booked for 8th July :eek:

!

First proper interview I have had since I was 17!

Mp4 · 6 Jul 2016 at 22:26

DAIR · 14 Jul 2016 at 13:10

Think I've just had a poor interview.

I had recently been put forward for my first contract role. The role itself is right up my street. Which makes me feel even more dissapointed.

It was a telephone interview which took place this morning. The whole thing was rather rushed, and I think that kind of threw me off balance... My agent says I shouldn't worry. But I am going to do what I want lol.

Hopefully the company gives me a second chance and invites me in for a second interview. As I know I'm right for the job... My CV / work history say I'm right for the job....

Now I wait...

SickAsAParrot · 30 Oct 2016 at 13:30

Well I walked out of the doors of the company I've worked for for 30 years for the last time on Friday.

The factory is closing (for political reasons, we weren't losing money), and there's a phased redundacy because contracts need to be finished. About 80 went on Friday but I don't envy the ones left behind.

So, bummer. I'm getting a fair wedge so we can live ok for a year or so and I'm not fretting yet, so we'll see what transpires.

/vent

regulus · 30 Oct 2016 at 17:37

Dunks said:
Senior is higher than executive?

Talk about inflated job titles!

Titles are serious bidness! Remember fondly mocking the Scandinavians for their love of job titles. Dated a bird that called herself a 'Global HQ Manager'. Neglected to mention in the fine print that she managed the reception desk of one other, a girl called Taffy from Bolivia with a rudimentary grasp of English.

People and their things eh

regulus · 30 Oct 2016 at 17:42

DAIR said:
Think I've just had a poor interview.

I had recently been put forward for my first contract role. The role itself is right up my street. Which makes me feel even more dissapointed.

It was a telephone interview which took place this morning. The whole thing was rather rushed, and I think that kind of threw me off balance... My agent says I shouldn't worry. But I am going to do what I want lol.

Hopefully the company gives me a second chance and invites me in for a second interview. As I know I'm right for the job... My CV / work history say I'm right for the job....

Now I wait...

I think it's quite common for people to feel that way after interviews. We over analyse everything. I had an interview two weeks ago where I accidentally shook a guy's hand twice after leaving the luncheon. Everything went perfect but that was the only thing I remembered on the plane ride back. I sat like captain Picard the whole way back, sighing to myself for that lapse in my perceived 'coolness'

I got offered the job with every single thing I asked for a few days later. And some things I neglected to ask. I start in January.

Don't be too hard on yourself.

neil_g · 30 Oct 2016 at 20:34

Is it just me or does anyone else really struggle with those applications where you have to re-write all of your CV and experience into different text boxes and then do a mini essay on why you're the one they want to hire.