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They decide they have too many applications to sift through and randomly pick some that they won't even bother looking it. But why bother send a reply if that's the case?
I would rather hear nothing than get an email saying that they couldn't be bothered to look at my application
 
Orang Utan said:
They decide they have too many applications to sift through and randomly pick some that they won't even bother looking it. But why bother send a reply if that's the case?
I would rather hear nothing than get an email saying that they couldn't be bothered to look at my application
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Quite right, a random deselection would piss me off no end.
It is enough that they deselect me for silly reasons, hate hate ...
 
Another application using one of the jobs databases - did not get through to the employer, despite the website confirming on it's web page and by email that the application was sent. I confirm receipt of all of these now, usually by phone, but it still pisses me off, I wonder how many job hunters don't realise that many of their applications are simply not getting through!
 
Just got a call back from an agency less than one minute after sending my cv off online.

the odd thing is it sounds like it’s the exact same job as one I applied for a few weeks ago from diff jobs website where it was direct with the employer rather than an agency (and never heard back)?!
 
Was called up by an agency yesterday - but it was one of the jobs that I'd already spotted online and have applied for.

Completed job application for another scientist post (although looking at the job description they would go for someone with a PhD ... just 'cos it's in the 'desired' section), going to email that off just now.

There are another couple of scientist posts in liverpool I can apply for... have the applications forms and bumph.
 
Sapphireblue said:
.... the odd thing is it sounds like it’s the exact same job as one I applied for a few weeks ago from diff jobs website where it was direct with the employer rather than an agency (and never heard back)?!
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Yes, I was not put forward by an agency for a role, I have now seen it advertised by another agency, I think I am going to apply again and see if I am luckier this time :)
 
Monday's interview went OK but I'm faintly in limbo, I'm apparently a (close) second choice, and first choice wanted a couple of days to think about it. I guess it's unusual for employers to be upfront in such circumstances.

Applied for something else and got a rejection e-mail within an hour - although the job description was so damn vague, I had little idea what the job actually was. Whatever it was, it clearly wasn't for me. And I wasn't all that keen on relocating there...

Seen something else local on pretty good money which is quite a tangent from what I've done in the past, but it's kinda specialised and sounds like they might be happy with transferrable skills (sure it's a re-advert - vaguely noticed it a few months ago and think the person specification was a bit tighter then...) - might be worth an e-mail.
 
Agency rang. They're putting me forward for some temp post. Good luck to 'em. The last agency trying that soon gave up and lost interest. :(
 
Agency callled and left a message, looked on agency website and saw a job for a technician in liverpool, have applied online :)
 
I keep on being too late.
I send my application in, call to confirm receipt to be told the role is already at final interview!
 
emailed in an application to work for the uni I'm studying at, marking undergrad scripts for one of the uni's fluff courses. it's a cut down to the bone DofE award for students. they do a few days community service, play some sporty, write some bollocks about what they learnt and then get an award. last time i wrote some of this shite. I got nearly 90% on it. reckon they can probably teach me to mark it.
 
got a fucking contract

Although, when I was mentioning this to a friend this evening, I realised that what it actually boils down to is "I am now owed money by somebody that I wasn't before, and have the promise of being owed even more money if I do some work for them".
 
First day of new technique, "call them on seeing the ad and qualify it", contacted 5 agencies today, in running possibly for three jobs. Time will tell.
 
I got a job! I'm very chuffed and very relieved... i've been scrabbling around doing odds and sods since i lost my last one so to have a regular income and hours is a massive weight off my mind. I thought i'd fucked up the interview as well. Best of luck to you all... this thread has been a great help, so thank you.
 
Well, I've landed an interview next week. It's far away, it's an overnight trip and should I get the post it would mean relocating and my partner giving up her job. Also not 100% convinced by the vibes the detail of the interview gives off. So I guess the pressure's on them to convince me. Heh heh.
 
chilango said:
Well, I've landed an interview next week. It's far away, it's an overnight trip and should I get the post it would mean relocating and my partner giving up her job. Also not 100% convinced by the vibes the detail of the interview gives off. So I guess the pressure's on them to convince me. Heh heh.
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Fingers crossed another interview next week too, again relocating, but getting better vibes.

:cool:
 
Oh dear... there appears to be some problem with my references and now i won't hear till Tuesday if i have this job after all... fuck fuck fuckity fuck
 
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