Author Topic: Unemployed Rawkites (Read 252975 times)

daveyg · « **Reply #320 on:** August 19, 2009, 12:35:03 am »

Quote from: markay_stinkay on August 15, 2009, 01:17:30 am

Finally applied for JSA today, got an interview at the job centre on Monday. Most importantly though.....when does the money start rolling in and how much do yer get?

I had my interview beginnning of July got it all back dated and paid last week - only took nearly 6 weeks good job I dont need the money!

I mean what is a person supposed to do if they are struggling and needed that money ASAP?

shelovesyou · « **Reply #321 on:** August 19, 2009, 12:52:50 am »

Quote from: markay_stinkay on August 18, 2009, 02:53:38 pm

I had my interview yesterday and they've given me my signing on day as Thursday at 9.30am. Problem is though, tommorrow night I'm in Newcastle for their match so won't be able to make it till probably Friday. Now do I ring em up and tell them the truth, or blag them with going to see someone about a job?

You cant pull the Job Interview thingy as they will just tell you to ring them once its over and then expect you in the same day mate. Telling them truth wont help either im afraid.

Waterloo Phil · « **Reply #322 on:** August 19, 2009, 08:15:02 am »

Quote from: markay_stinkay on August 18, 2009, 02:53:38 pm

I had my interview yesterday and they've given me my signing on day as Thursday at 9.30am. Problem is though, tommorrow night I'm in Newcastle for their match so won't be able to make it till probably Friday. Now do I ring em up and tell them the truth, or blag them with going to see someone about a job?

Id just not bother going in or ringing and just go in on the friday telling them how forgetful you are, 1 more day waiting for your JSA wont be the end of the world or if your due back on the thursday even late on just go in then

markay_stinkay · « **Reply #323 on:** August 21, 2009, 08:45:53 pm »

Ta for the advice (as I'm new to all this) even though it was a bit late! I just told em I was seeing my uni tutor in the end and they fine with it.

somersetred · « **Reply #324 on:** August 21, 2009, 09:32:15 pm »

I went for my 1st job interview on Wed for 20 years. Most of that 20 years i have been self employed but a change of circumstances (relocating) means i need to find a job. One of the things i found came up and seemed to be of some concern was that i have been self employed. Maybe the interviewer is concerned that i may not adapt to working under someone or that when you have been self employed you are used to coming and going as you please as such.

Has anyone else found this when making the transition from being self employed to being employed?

Andy2006 · « **Reply #325 on:** August 24, 2009, 12:15:11 pm »

Got meself a telephone interview tomorrow with Royal & Sun Alliance

$unny · « **Reply #326 on:** August 24, 2009, 07:11:21 pm »

I just can't bring myself to do it...

http://jobs.guardian.co.uk/job/902508/new-media-journalist/

Andy2006 · « **Reply #327 on:** August 25, 2009, 03:01:18 pm »

Just had my RSA telephone interview, fingers crossed!!

anfieldpurch · « **Reply #328 on:** August 25, 2009, 08:06:48 pm »

I still have no job really gutted at the moment.

Applied for jobseekers and have signed on 3 times or so and i still hav no money

really gutted will chase it up when signing on on thursday.

Am after anything in the Nottingham area. Even applied for the bead shop but heard nothing

am after accounts assistant or position similar but no luck so far.

shelovesyou · « **Reply #329 on:** August 26, 2009, 02:51:14 am »

Quote from: anfieldpurch on August 25, 2009, 08:06:48 pm

I still have no job really gutted at the moment.

Applied for jobseekers and have signed on 3 times or so and i still hav no money really gutted will chase it up when signing on on thursday.

Am after anything in the Nottingham area. Even applied for the bead shop but heard nothing am after accounts assistant or position similar but no luck so far.

Hang in there fella , keep yer chin up and stick at it , it'll come .
All the best .

Red Viper · « **Reply #330 on:** September 2, 2009, 01:44:37 pm »

Still no luck for me. Must have applied for over 100 jobs since becoming unemployed and have had one interview.

If it goes another few weeks I seriously don't know what I'm going to do.

Andy2006 · « **Reply #331 on:** September 2, 2009, 01:52:00 pm »

Start in my new job next monday

an office in town can't wait been a long time coming!

Roady · « **Reply #332 on:** September 2, 2009, 01:52:15 pm »

no luck here either! fucking ridiculous this.And what really pisses me off is people saying "theres laods of jobs out there" . Yeah ok sure there is.Ive applied for at least five a day ( i tend to stick to at least five a day, even if some of them are shite and i dont want to be in them permanantly its better than nothing) for over 6 weeks now and have had one reply! one fuking reply.it really is a laod of cock.im begining to think they dont like my cv becaue havent been in employment since july last year.I had to quit that job to become a full time carer for my mum and dad, and now circumstnces have changed im looking to get back into a job and theres seriously fuck all out there.totally pissed off at the mo.But as my late Dad once said "throw enough shit at a wall and some of sticks son". So with those wise words of wisdom ringing in my ears, im logging off RAWK and going to throw some more shit at those fucking walls

Andy2006 · « **Reply #333 on:** September 2, 2009, 01:53:01 pm »

Also everyone who is unfortunately unemployed hang in there and just keep getting the CV out something will fall for you eventually it took me 4 months!

Red Viper · « **Reply #334 on:** September 2, 2009, 01:58:01 pm »

How are people looking for jobs? I'm mainly using the directgov website and I'm not having much luck,

scouser4eva · « **Reply #335 on:** September 2, 2009, 02:06:08 pm »

Quote from: fordy87 on September 2, 2009, 01:58:01 pm

How are people looking for jobs? I'm mainly using the directgov website and I'm not having much luck,

Same here look on that site every day, its the site most people use so not the best idea try these...

www.inretail.co.uk
www.merseyworkplace.com
www.monster.com
www.jobsite.co.uk
www.jobhunter.co.uk
www.topjobs.net
www.fish4jobs.co.uk
www.jobworld.co.uk
www.liverpool.gov.uk
www.careersnorthwest.com
www.radiocityjobs.co.uk
www.liverpool-one.com
www.jobsmerseyside.co.uk

Red Viper · « **Reply #336 on:** September 2, 2009, 02:17:05 pm »

Quote from: scouser4eva on September 2, 2009, 02:06:08 pm

Same here look on that site every day, its the site most people use so not the best idea try these...

Cheers for that. I do use a few of the ones you posted often but most of them I've never tried so will have a look.

JimmyGrunt · « **Reply #337 on:** September 2, 2009, 02:33:27 pm »

Quote from: JimmyGrunt on August 10, 2009, 11:44:33 am

Add me to that list, along with 17 others.

Just got told this morning, end-date is 28th Sept.

I go on holiday on friday too $:-\$

Well, it works out that there were 8 other job roles available here (new ones). They basically moved some more work up north, from Gatwick and some across from Dublin. I got one of these positions (Siebel Administration) which is good news.

Had to do my interview over the phone though while i was away.

Quote from: Mr Rossi on August 13, 2009, 06:13:25 am

Alright guys, I work at Baxi in Bamber bridge near Preston and I know they are taking on temps at the moment. So if you live near by and your interested in assembly work get yourself down there. The starting pay isn't bad aswell, it's something like 8.60 ph for 12 weeks then it goes up to 9.00 ph if they keep you on. There is plenty of OT on offer at the mo aswell.

P.S Don't ask me how long the contracts are for or how many ppl they are taking on, coz I don't know.

Rossi,

How do you go about getting your self in there? Just go down? I wonder is there anything on the website?

Theres a few good people in here who have lost their jobs (Based @ BT in Preston).

What kind of assembly work is it? Are certs needed etc?

Johnnyboy1973 · « **Reply #338 on:** September 2, 2009, 02:49:42 pm »

As an ex rec con I would personally advise a follow up phone call to all sent CV's with the intent and knowledge of being able to present yourself over the phone.

A lot of companies may well have 0845 etc. numbers that cost the earth so try this website to get round it - http://www.saynoto0870.com/

SwedenRed · « **Reply #339 on:** September 3, 2009, 11:57:12 am »

I am now officially on the jobless list!

Lo · « **Reply #340 on:** September 3, 2009, 01:10:42 pm »

Still unemployed, been to many long years now, but my health is on the up even if the depression is getting worse! and I will hopefully be discharged from the care of my consultant on October 12st just in time for all the Christmas jobs

Red Viper · « **Reply #341 on:** September 3, 2009, 06:36:07 pm »

Got an interview for jobseekers allowance next week.

Don't know whether they'll let me claim cos I resigned from my last job but I'm hoping if I explain that I was pretty much forced out then I'll be eligible. Really need the money so I'm hoping they let me claim.

c0burn · « **Reply #342 on:** September 3, 2009, 07:21:00 pm »

Quote from: fordy87 on September 3, 2009, 06:36:07 pm

Got an interview for jobseekers allowance next week.

Don't know whether they'll let me claim cos I resigned from my last job but I'm hoping if I explain that I was pretty much forced out then I'll be eligible. Really need the money so I'm hoping they let me claim.

Just tell 'em you were made redundant. They won't know any different.

The money they're paying you is for being unemployed and ACTIVELY SEEKING employment.

NCrawley · « **Reply #343 on:** September 4, 2009, 03:45:57 pm »

Never had a job in my life (I'm 19) finished college last year just as the recession started.. (and I know that's an easy excuse to use but I have no experience and it really has been tough to get anything, no matter what people say about there being 'thousands of jobs' available!) I have been applying for at least 5 jobs a day since and only managed 2 interviews in that whole time. Had an interview for an admin assistant job on Tuesday, called back for a second one today and I have just been offered the job

so for anyone still looking and finding it hard just keep going because it eventually pays off! (I really didn't see me getting a job until next year at least!!)

AndrewFitz22 · « **Reply #344 on:** September 4, 2009, 04:48:46 pm »

Fair play NCrawley...Besta luck with it!

NCrawley · « **Reply #345 on:** September 4, 2009, 05:44:47 pm »

Quote from: AndrewFitz22 on September 4, 2009, 04:48:46 pm

Fair play NCrawley...Besta luck with it!

Cheers!

markay_stinkay · « **Reply #346 on:** September 7, 2009, 06:34:43 pm »

I've somehow managed to land myself a job interview for a junior games programming role in central London. Not sure I want the job though and not sure about relocating, but thought as this was the first interview I've been offered since graduating it was worth making the effort if only for experience.

Red Viper · « **Reply #347 on:** September 7, 2009, 07:02:08 pm »

Got an interview tomorrow for a job I don't really want but beggars can't be choosers.

anfieldpurch · « **Reply #348 on:** September 8, 2009, 12:39:11 am »

Still unemployed. Submitted claim dating back to July 17th for jobseekers and still waiting. Ring them up they say we will get somebody to call you. Still no call and thats been after 5 phone calsl in 6 weeks :@

On the up side. William Hill have asid im succesful and will get a call about an interview so fingers crossed.

shelovesyou · « **Reply #349 on:** September 8, 2009, 06:14:40 pm »

Quote from: anfieldpurch on September 8, 2009, 12:39:11 am

Still unemployed. Submitted claim dating back to July 17th for jobseekers and still waiting. Ring them up they say we will get somebody to call you. Still no call and thats been after 5 phone calsl in 6 weeks :@

On the up side. William Hill have asid im succesful and will get a call about an interview so fingers crossed.

Thats fuckin disgraceful mate , get down yer local JC and give em what for man ..........
they should backdate any payments aswell . c*nts .

Red Viper · « **Reply #350 on:** September 9, 2009, 01:47:06 pm »

Got offered a job this morning. Only problem is it's 100% commission based.

So think I'll be phoning them up later to say I'm not interested. Dunno how people can work in a job that is 100% performance based.

Lush is the best medicine... · « **Reply #351 on:** September 9, 2009, 03:04:46 pm »

Quote from: fordy87 on September 9, 2009, 01:47:06 pm

Got offered a job this morning. Only problem is it's 100% commission based. So think I'll be phoning them up later to say I'm not interested. Dunno how people can work in a job that is 100% performance based.

would you have to move tho? wouldnt be too bad to be honest - better than nothing atm and if you're on benefits you could get into trouble for turning it down

Quote from: fordy87 on September 9, 2009, 01:47:06 pm

Dunno how people can work in a job that is 100% performance based.

confidence in their abilities

Roady · « **Reply #352 on:** September 9, 2009, 05:43:56 pm »

Got a job interview tomorrow for a facilities management job in town.First interview in yonks.Rather than being worried im actually excited! Throw enough shit at the wall and some of it sticks.My first interview despite over 100 applications.Half the fuckers dont even bother getting back to you,makes you wonder if the jobs actually there in the first place

Roady · « **Reply #353 on:** September 10, 2009, 04:57:34 pm »

Went for an interview this afternoon.Went really well , ive already had a call that they want to speak to me again nxt tuesday for second interview. Moneys not great but they are prepared to pay for my study for the BIFM course (British Institute of Facilities Management) which in itself is well worth taking the job for.Plus it is really handy, about five minutes if that in the car from my house, so not like id be forking out on petrol each week.Get that qualification under me belt and id be laughing, would at least add a third to my wages.Anyways,hopefully good news on the horizon...im hoping so anyway!

ds2190 · « **Reply #354 on:** September 10, 2009, 08:39:00 pm »

Quote from: Roady on September 9, 2009, 05:43:56 pm

Got a job interview tomorrow for a facilities management job in town.First interview in yonks.Rather than being worried im actually excited! Throw enough shit at the wall and some of it sticks.My first interview despite over 100 applications.Half the fuckers dont even bother getting back to you,makes you wonder if the jobs actually there in the first place

I found out from a colleague that it is actually policy for us not to contact unsuccessful applicants. I think that is the norm these days and certainly what I experienced. I do think it is wrong though - doesn't take much to send a quick email/letter.

StevenLFC · « **Reply #355 on:** September 10, 2009, 08:46:32 pm »

Quote from: Roady on September 9, 2009, 05:43:56 pm

Got a job interview tomorrow for a facilities management job in town.First interview in yonks.Rather than being worried im actually excited! Throw enough shit at the wall and some of it sticks.My first interview despite over 100 applications.Half the fuckers dont even bother getting back to you,makes you wonder if the jobs actually there in the first place

When most companies advertise jobs they will already have somebody internally to fill the role, they just advertise it to show that they are offering jobs to people. My girlfriends dad was working on a years trial, when he finished they told him the job was his permanently but they had to advertise it anyway. They brought two fellas to an interview who had no chance at all of getting a job.

Lo · « **Reply #356 on:** September 14, 2009, 10:34:59 pm »

Good luck with the second interview Ian, remember I still need a job when you are management, I'll make your brews for you

Still need a job actually sinking deeper into depression and it scares the crap outta me, that when I am able to work I'll be to sodding depressed to do anything about it, need to pull myself out of this pit of dispair but its not easy at the moment.

markay_stinkay · « **Reply #357 on:** September 14, 2009, 10:43:29 pm »

Got my first interview since graduating tommorrow in London. Wish me luck!

Lo · « **Reply #358 on:** September 14, 2009, 10:50:10 pm »

Quote from: markay_stinkay on September 14, 2009, 10:43:29 pm

Got my first interview since graduating tommorrow in London. Wish me luck!

Good luck matey xx

AndrewFitz22 · « **Reply #359 on:** September 14, 2009, 11:10:12 pm »

Besta luck with it lad!..Report back.