Looking for a job

Earlier in 2009 I was made redundant from my job & started the process of looking for another. This was the first time in my working life I was without work. Things have changed considerably in the job market since the last time I looked for work & the stark realities of recruitment agencies have now been brought to my attention. Since leaving school I have worked in the Motor industry, starting off as a humble apprentice mechanic (they call them technicians now) & over the years working my way up to an Aftersales manager at a number of busy dealerships. I looked for another challenge around the mid 1990s & got a job as a regional ...  Read the complete review

If you are looking for a job or thinking about moving company, you need to get wise as to how the job market works today. Never has the phrase, "it ain't what you know but who you know that counts," been more relevant. Long gone are the days when job hunting involved waiting for the weekly job supplement in the local paper and sending off a couple of applications. The current job market is more competitive, unpredictable and faster moving than ever before. To keep track and come out a winner, you're going to need a combative and multi-faceted approach; here's how! Personal branding It might sound unpleasant but you have to think about ...  Read the complete review

If you?re looking for a job, there are plenty of places where you can start your search. I?ve got a huge list of suggestions: Employment Agencies - for both temping and permanent work. You?ll need to take in your CV, references, proof of ID (passport or driving licence and a bill with your address on) your P45 if you have one, bank details and NI number. Be prepared to spend up to 2 hours in the agency if they require you to take any tests whilst you?re there. Employment Agency websites ? It?s now possible to apply on line, which is much quicker and easier than visiting every agency in ...  Read the complete review

I’ve come across few people who can honestly say that they enjoy looking for a job. Being unemployed can lead one to feel useless, financially insecure and without hope. Speaking from personal experience, I can vouch for the sense of desperation that being unable to find work leaves one with. Although I have not yet aimed to find a long-term permanent position (as I am still training for my planned academic career), I am sure that those who have - and do - can relate to my experience. Whilst there are many different approaches that one can adopt towards seeking employment, I have come to realise that there is one universal strategy that is helpful – that of ...  Read the complete review

I have been out of work since 8th January. It was not me choice to leave my place of work at the local Spar shop as i was accussed of stealing. They were very wrong and i tried to take them to court for wrongful dismisal. They obviously knew they were wrong as they did not send my solicitor the so-called video tape of me stealing, sent me a cheque for a weeks pay and wrote up an agreement so i wouldn't take it any further. Being 17 at the time, i didn't have much choice and didn't really want the hassle. I also wouldn't have recieved much compensation. Anyway 2 months on and i still have not found a new job. Because i need a part time job to fit ...  Read the complete review