Forgot how bad job searching was :(
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I asked, I received. I'm fully aware of the current climate as I have lost three jobs because of this stupid economy, i'm the one who created the damn thread!
I consulted one of my bosses purely because I cannot live on my current wage of 11k, I'm getting further in to debt purely because im trying to live my life without spending money on silly things...Which isn't a way to live. (If that makes sense?)
Yes, there are people worse off than me, but i've been in their boat several times and there is nothing wrong with wanting more for yourself
nah nothing wrong with wanting more for youself, i know that feeling very well hence my view that politicians and jobcenters all need to be burned down and started with a new.
and now back to slamming my noggin agaisnt the wall as yet more mp's harp on about the kids being left out, wtf about the rest of us ???
and now back to slamming my noggin agaisnt the wall as yet more mp's harp on about the kids being left out, wtf about the rest of us ???
Just had a second interview at a really prestigious place and they managed to bring in all the team for the meeting. It was really nice and relaxed, liked all of the people in the room - it was fairly easy, had jokes and laughs. One chap popped up with a technical issue and think I aced it - he said "yeah that's exactly the problem we're dealing with"
Bit of a cliffhanger at the moment, have to wait until Monday, but hope they will offer it. They said to me that they will get back to me very soon.
Bit of a cliffhanger at the moment, have to wait until Monday, but hope they will offer it. They said to me that they will get back to me very soon.
Just got a Job Offer!!!.. 
Its like it was meant to be!.. The Job was posted online on Monday 5th.. I applied for it at 1pm, got an email at 1:25pm asking me to come for an interview on Thursday 7th at 11am... I was in the interview for 1 and a half hours!!..
And he phoned me an hour ago offering me the position, starting on 1st August!!..
Only drawback is I live in Swindon and the Job is in Uxbridge!.. but I don't mind the drive, its only an hour 15ish... and a 7:30am start!!.. but Its a hell of a lot better than sitting on my arse waiting for agencies and the like to get back to me, whilst trying to survive on the £65/week the Government pay me!!
I'm practically bouncing off the walls over here!!!
Its like it was meant to be!.. The Job was posted online on Monday 5th.. I applied for it at 1pm, got an email at 1:25pm asking me to come for an interview on Thursday 7th at 11am... I was in the interview for 1 and a half hours!!..
And he phoned me an hour ago offering me the position, starting on 1st August!!..
Only drawback is I live in Swindon and the Job is in Uxbridge!.. but I don't mind the drive, its only an hour 15ish... and a 7:30am start!!.. but Its a hell of a lot better than sitting on my arse waiting for agencies and the like to get back to me, whilst trying to survive on the £65/week the Government pay me!!
I'm practically bouncing off the walls over here!!!
Just got a Job Offer!!!..
Its like it was meant to be!.. The Job was posted online on Monday 5th.. I applied for it at 1pm, got an email at 1:25pm asking me to come for an interview on Thursday 7th at 11am... I was in the interview for 1 and a half hours!!..
And he phoned me an hour ago offering me the position, starting on 1st August!!..
Only drawback is I live in Swindon and the Job is in Uxbridge!.. but I don't mind the drive, its only an hour 15ish... and a 7:30am start!!.. but Its a hell of a lot better than sitting on my arse waiting for agencies and the like to get back to me, whilst trying to survive on the £65/week the Government pay me!!
I'm practically bouncing off the walls over here!!!
Nice one dude!
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It seems the majority of graduate jobs out there are in recruitment, which is weird as you'd think if there's a lot of recruitment jobs it'd be because they need more recruiters to recruit for other jobs. But apparently not
This is what I got told when I went to reed as they told me to apply for interships, so I went onto their website and all most of them are internships for recruitment within their company.
Oh well, I have an induction for a part time job this Thursday so that's a start, the company is fairly big so I should have full time work soon enough, which is needed as my mother has said that me and my brother have to find our own places by April.
And congrats Simian
and the best of luck to sldsmkd.Just got a Job Offer!!!..
Its like it was meant to be!.. The Job was posted online on Monday 5th.. I applied for it at 1pm, got an email at 1:25pm asking me to come for an interview on Thursday 7th at 11am... I was in the interview for 1 and a half hours!!..
And he phoned me an hour ago offering me the position, starting on 1st August!!..
Only drawback is I live in Swindon and the Job is in Uxbridge!.. but I don't mind the drive, its only an hour 15ish... and a 7:30am start!!.. but Its a hell of a lot better than sitting on my arse waiting for agencies and the like to get back to me, whilst trying to survive on the £65/week the Government pay me!!
I'm practically bouncing off the walls over here!!!
Awesome man
We need more people like you looking for jobs! Not bothered about a commute...
'Oh noes, I have to drive an hour to work, so i'm going to decline the job' boo hoo
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Back to the wonderful world of job searching tomorrow.
Great.
Great.
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No, just haven't landed something permanent yet.
...Meaning you have left due to not liking the job or you've been fired?
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I was on a contract/temp job and that ended two weeks ago so I am now looking for something else. Would be great if I got a permanent job thats all.
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Just been for a short term contract interview in Leeds, must admit I don't feel confident as I struggled on the questions - stupidly simple programming questions 
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Still it was my first interview in 4.5 years, put it down to a learning experience if I don't get it.
They are seeing one more person today and one tomorow, only a possible months contract but it'll help pay the mortgage till something else comes along.
regards,
Matt
.Still it was my first interview in 4.5 years, put it down to a learning experience if I don't get it.
They are seeing one more person today and one tomorow, only a possible months contract but it'll help pay the mortgage till something else comes along.
regards,
Matt
Ahh okay no worries, I was just wondering that is all
Hopefully something more permanent comes your way
Just been for a short term contract interview in Leeds, must admit I don't feel confident as I struggled on the questions - stupidly simple programming questions
Still it was my first interview in 4.5 years, put it down to a learning experience if I don't get it.
They are seeing one more person today and one tomorow, only a possible months contract but it'll help pay the mortgage till something else comes along.
regards,
Matt
Everythings good man
Really ****ed off. I currently work at a games company and have been since November during my final year of uni. It's just boring QA testing but it paid for my booze. About a month ago they offered me a trainee artist position working on a new game project of theirs. I was ecstatic and of course accepted. At the same time my friend from uni was also offered a trainee programmer position.
Last week my friend signed the contract with decent pay (for a graduate trainee position), and I still hadn't heard anything about my position. I just spoke to my boss and he basically said they don't need any artists right now, but might do when they start this new project which is atleast 6 weeks away.
I graduated friday with a 2.1 in BSc Computer Games Technology, specialising in 3D modelling and animation, and currently living with some friends. I can't afford to wait 6 weeks as the QA testing pay is terrible, AND I get no paid holiday and I am going away for 2 weeks at the end of the month, so I have no idea how I'm going to pay my rent. I booked this holiday in December and after I was offered this position I thought I would have signed the contracts by now and get paid holiday.
I'm just gutted how I was offered this awesome position and they came across as so keen and equally enthusiastic, yet I've just been taken for a ride. As soon as I get home for work I am applying for as many jobs as I can, where ever I can.
Grr, just needed to rant, really gutted.
Last week my friend signed the contract with decent pay (for a graduate trainee position), and I still hadn't heard anything about my position. I just spoke to my boss and he basically said they don't need any artists right now, but might do when they start this new project which is atleast 6 weeks away.
I graduated friday with a 2.1 in BSc Computer Games Technology, specialising in 3D modelling and animation, and currently living with some friends. I can't afford to wait 6 weeks as the QA testing pay is terrible, AND I get no paid holiday and I am going away for 2 weeks at the end of the month, so I have no idea how I'm going to pay my rent. I booked this holiday in December and after I was offered this position I thought I would have signed the contracts by now and get paid holiday.
I'm just gutted how I was offered this awesome position and they came across as so keen and equally enthusiastic, yet I've just been taken for a ride. As soon as I get home for work I am applying for as many jobs as I can, where ever I can.
Grr, just needed to rant, really gutted.
Ewaf, I would seriously consider staying in the current QA job, working pizza delivery or other evening/weekend work to make the rent money and at least waiting it out until the new project starts.
A foot in the door at this stage of your career will pay massive dividends later on. I know it feels like they are messing you around but I honestly think you'd kick yourself in the years to come if you gave up on this position too easily. Lets face it the games industry isn't exactly the easiest to get work in, even if you have done some QA and have a few contacts.
A foot in the door at this stage of your career will pay massive dividends later on. I know it feels like they are messing you around but I honestly think you'd kick yourself in the years to come if you gave up on this position too easily. Lets face it the games industry isn't exactly the easiest to get work in, even if you have done some QA and have a few contacts.
I know what you mean, I just feel like I've been so screwed over. Theres no guarantee I will get this new position when the new project starts. I get on so well with everyone and it's so awesome working here (we have scheduled nerf fights everyday in the office which is insanely fun).
In the mean time I am going to actively look for another job, while working here.
In the mean time I am going to actively look for another job, while working here.