The job hunting support thread
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Why are you creating Powerpoints for teachers' ofsted lessons? I wouldn't worry about it anyway, you're still very new and no one actually couldn't do their lesson. And if you'd emailed them anyway, why would you be in trouble?
Orang Utan
Psychick Worrier Ov Geyoor
I dunno! I was freaking out massively earlier cos I wasn't there and couldn't see what was going on. Got an email this afternoon saying everything went well despite the early shaky start, so I was probably freaking out over nothing. 
I just didn't want to have added to the frayed nerves and near breakdowns that these things tend to cause!
Sorry, rather insensitive me to be talking about this on a job search thread. I'll shut up now
I just didn't want to have added to the frayed nerves and near breakdowns that these things tend to cause!
Sorry, rather insensitive me to be talking about this on a job search thread. I'll shut up now
Puddy_Tat
naturally fluffy
Just realised I disappeared off this thread for a few weeks...
Update from here
Of the week with the 3 interviews -
a 'no thanks' for the one that seemed the closest match to what I've done in the past. I couldn't face ringing up for 'feedback'
the one where I was advised to apply for a second post that had arisen I have applied for, and have an interview on Monday, and I expect I will be a creditable 'runner up' again.
the third one has got as far as a provisional offer (subject to references and medical and stuff - since the medical but is ATOS they will probably fail me, and references might be difficult, since my 2010-1 employer will only confirm dates, and my 2002-10 employer made pretty much anyone I knew redundant shortly after they turfed me out) - it's central London though (the vacancy was for a variety of London offices) so I'll end up spending about 4 hours a day and 1/3 of my pay commuting, as I doubt very much I'll be able to sell the flat here at all quickly. Blargh.
Maybe I should give up on this part of the world and concentrate on selling up sooner rather than later. The idea of being a tenant again and having to deal with letting agents makes me
not to mention 
Another application in last week, and another to do this weekend, and one or two more to think about.
I gave up part way through one online application this week, as they wanted me to give an example of an 'achievement' at work that I was 'proud of' and I really couldn't think of anything.
Update from here
Of the week with the 3 interviews -
a 'no thanks' for the one that seemed the closest match to what I've done in the past. I couldn't face ringing up for 'feedback'
the one where I was advised to apply for a second post that had arisen I have applied for, and have an interview on Monday, and I expect I will be a creditable 'runner up' again.
the third one has got as far as a provisional offer (subject to references and medical and stuff - since the medical but is ATOS they will probably fail me, and references might be difficult, since my 2010-1 employer will only confirm dates, and my 2002-10 employer made pretty much anyone I knew redundant shortly after they turfed me out) - it's central London though (the vacancy was for a variety of London offices) so I'll end up spending about 4 hours a day and 1/3 of my pay commuting, as I doubt very much I'll be able to sell the flat here at all quickly. Blargh.
Maybe I should give up on this part of the world and concentrate on selling up sooner rather than later. The idea of being a tenant again and having to deal with letting agents makes me
not to mention Another application in last week, and another to do this weekend, and one or two more to think about.
I gave up part way through one online application this week, as they wanted me to give an example of an 'achievement' at work that I was 'proud of' and I really couldn't think of anything.
purenarcotic
Conveniently Pocket Sized
He certainly seems interested. It's only temporary til September just now but he said there may be an option to extend or become permanent. I'm now crapping myself
You've got the skills missus, you can do it! Good luck.
x
jakethesnake
In bed for Britain
I found out that i've got an interview...
Orang Utan
Psychick Worrier Ov Geyoor
Yay! Fantastic news!
Puddy_Tat
naturally fluffy
kalidarkone
Bringing YOU round.....
Yay!!!!!I got the job
Miss Caphat
I want it that way
Congrats, Weepiper!
heinous seamus
Perfect in an empty room
two interviews in one day tomorrow - both for library jobs 
Orang Utan
Psychick Worrier Ov Geyoor
Wear a suit, even if they can't see you
FridgeMagnet
Administrator
Try not to smoke or drink coffee at the same time. Or, if you do, put the phone on mute before puffing or taking a sip.
(Remember to take it off mute afterwards, though - this has got me in teleconferences before.)
(Remember to take it off mute afterwards, though - this has got me in teleconferences before.)
Puddy_Tat
naturally fluffy
I'm not convinced about the wearing a suit thing, but would suggest :
be somewhere you're sat up straight, not on the sofa
may be worth being at a desk / table so you can have a copy of the CV / your application letter in front of you (might give a prompt if you have brain freeze)
if you have another phone, switch it to silent
likewise (and hopefully stating the bleeding obvious) switch telly / radio off
chilango
Hypothetical Wanker
I did a phone interview naked (except for a towel) once. I got the job.
Puddy_Tat
naturally fluffy
weltweit
Well-Known Member
Thanks for the tips.
I might wear a suit, certainly I will be washed & shaved, I always feel more professional.
Not allowed to smoke inside, no coffee - I agree (slurp).
I plan to be at my computer desk with the relevant CV and letter open in front of me.
Other phone off, I would not have thought of this, good idea.
I think I will ask them to call me on my mobile, the landline is a little bit quiet.
I suppose because I can't see them, there may be a couple of people on a speaker phone, I should give them a moment before answering anything to be sure they have finished speaking.
I might wear a suit, certainly I will be washed & shaved, I always feel more professional.
Not allowed to smoke inside, no coffee - I agree (slurp).
I plan to be at my computer desk with the relevant CV and letter open in front of me.
Other phone off, I would not have thought of this, good idea.
I think I will ask them to call me on my mobile, the landline is a little bit quiet.
I suppose because I can't see them, there may be a couple of people on a speaker phone, I should give them a moment before answering anything to be sure they have finished speaking.
weltweit
Well-Known Member
Just been blown out for two jobs where I thought I had good chances.
1) they felt 2 others had more suitable backgrounds than me.
2) I don't have enough experience of two specific industries.
Both rejections came through within 5 minutes of each other!
Well pissed off here now.
1) they felt 2 others had more suitable backgrounds than me.
2) I don't have enough experience of two specific industries.
Both rejections came through within 5 minutes of each other!
Well pissed off here now.
FridgeMagnet
Administrator
At least they actually bothered to send rejections.
weltweit
Well-Known Member
There is that, though I do keep a level of contact as the process goes on.
Orang Utan
Psychick Worrier Ov Geyoor
the worst rejection is one saying you have been randomly deselected
Puddy_Tat
naturally fluffy
that sounds kinda shite
as is trying to apply for something online then finding they have closed applications before the closing date.
having said that, I got one rejection by e-mail within seconds once - must have been some sort of software scanning CVs looking for buzzwords which I didn't have.
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