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It's not as bad as it sounds.

I'm looking after my daughter full time, which is waaaay better than any job.

...and we survive (just about) on one income.

So having no job is not the end of the world.

:)
 
Went a bit mad the other day after feeling really down after not getting the job I had an interview for, and updated my CV, applied for 2 jobs at liverpool uni that I had bookmarked and spotted another 'project officer' (it's all a bit vague that one and probably earmarked for an internal candidate), that I applied for.

Ho hum.
 
I didn't get ANY of the jobs I applied for this month.:( But at least i got as far as the interview...
I know my CV is pretty shit, but I'm feeling the pressure as I very shortly won't be able to afford my rent and i NEED a proper, full-time job for my whole life not to go completely down the drain...

I don't know what to do, I completely lack the IT/computer skills most people are expected to have (shit schooling, too old, etc.-), and i try looking for evening classes or courses or something which would give me a certificate to show for myself- so far i can't afford anything like that, though...

I just feel time is running out, and it's terrifying... It doesn't really help that I've got HUGE unexplained gaps between jobs/education because of depression/anxiety either, i can't exactly say that in the interview... Feel pretty hopeless right now.
 
i might have a job. maybe. i think.

applied a few months ago for something temporary with an organisation that's going to be closing down around Christmas. Had an interview, then got a letter saying I'd be on a reserve list.

Couple of weeks ago, phone call, was I still interested, said yes. Last week, answerphone message to say I started the training course today. No phone number to ring back, the number on the letter from a few months ago no longer works and the organisation (I use the term loosely) isn't that easy to contact except via e-mails which don't seem to get answered...

Went along today.

Still sod all on paper, and since a chunk of today was taken up with filling in things like a medical questionnaire, I can't help thinking the offer is still provisional. Also in theory contract is up until end of the year, but can't help thinking if work winds down, they will probably turf the temps out first. (although they have said they will understand if I continue to look for permanent work elsewhere)

Don't want to pack in my existing casual work, as (as things stand) it's pretty reliable I get work at least one day each weekend and good money for it. Not sure new employer will allow a second job (I asked bloke today - he doesn't know), and not sure existing employer will be OK with me doing a bit less for a few months (although probably will be - a lot of their people do have regular jobs.) Although I don't want the 0400 Monday finishes if I'm going to be in work for the new job at 0900...

Also, not sure I'm really up to working full time, and in mum-tat's current state of crumminess (worse now than when I applied) I could do with being over there more. I've asked if there's any chance I can go part time in new job rather than 5 day week (bloke today doesn't know that either.)

I ought to feel slightly more than faintly uninspired, oughtn't i?

:hmm:
 
I'm STILL waiting for a response to my dream job application. It went in 4 weeks ago and the short list was supposed to be done 3 weeks ago.

I called them to find out if they tell unsuccessful candidates and they do, they just haven't done the short list yet!

The assessment days are 1-4 July and I go to Glastonbury next Wednesday at silly am.

If I don't know by then, how the fuck am I supposed to organise transport and possibly a hotel and prepare for an interview/presentation? I might even need to leave Glastonbury early.

I've called them twice but they don't know where the assessment centres are going to be and they haven't called me back. Ffs. : (
 
I just won an interview in early July. The job is not ideal, much more stress than I want but I need a job. They said, when I rang, that they had not had many applicants but it seems they are interviewing six people on that day. Seems quite a lot to interview to me. Ho Hum.
 
Bastards where I have an interview next week just asked me to make a presentation on their products. To do a proper job will take many hours and it is not as if I am interviewing alongside three others, they are interviewing six people!

Not happy, why should I have to learn all about their products when I am only at first interview stage?
 
Bloody pissed off about this.
It can take weeks to develop a properly professional presentation about a product range.
 
Well, 3 months after I finally get a job, my other half loses his. He was still on probation and they terminated contract on Friday. Not totally out of blue; wasn't much work on and just not working out with very awkward and quite unpleasant boss. Tbh we're both a little relieved; it was incredibly stressful but there was a sort of golden handcuffs that'd have left him out of pocket if he'd left of his own accord in first two years, so it's a blessing in that respect. He's hoping he can land a contract role in short order (IT project management ) which would at least buy time to consider options.

thank fuck I'm working, as if we cut some of the childcare we should be able just about to manage on my income. both just been paid so have a month's grace, plus i think he'll get one week's pay plus a week of holiday owed.

I think he has more options than I did so hopeful he can land something in a couple of months tops. Insuppose it'll be a week or two before we get a feel for that.
 
after six months of applying for jobs (albeit quite selectively as currently employed) i have finally had some contact that isn't just an agency bull-shitting.

have a phone interview tomorrow!

it's a bit of an odd one as the job isn't in a massively convenient location so not sure if i actually want it. but still, want to get through to proper interview if only for the practice.

my job isn't officially 'at risk' but i don't think my department will still be here in a couple of years so planning ahead. on the one hand, staying til the bitter end would mean i should get a reasonable redundancy (been here 11 years). on the other hand, i would have much less choice about next job if i wait until i'm unemployed.

hard to decide at the moment how much compromise is too much, given i'm not currently in a rush but how long it has taken to get an interview for a job at a suitable level (i.e. pay).
 
gabi said:
good luck weltweit. have a large scotch beforehand, never fails.
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All prepared, as best as I can. Might read some online interview questions to get in the mood. Just got to decide now which tie to wear, used to think I had a lucky one but as I wore it to my last three interviews and didn't get the jobs perhaps it is not as lucky as I had thought!
 
Slightly nervous about the understood fact that interviewers tend to make their minds up about a candidate in the first couple of minutes or so of an interview. I need to create the right first impression. Am trying to learn their names at the moment which should help.
 
weltweit said:
Slightly nervous about the understood fact that interviewers tend to make their minds up about a candidate in the first couple of minutes or so of an interview. I need to create the right first impression. Am trying to learn their names at the moment which should help.
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A friendly expression and appearance that fits with their style, helps. And it's fine to say "sorry, I'm a bit nervous" if you stumble/hesitate a bit to start off with. You'll be fine!
 
weltweit said:
Slightly nervous about the understood fact that interviewers tend to make their minds up about a candidate in the first couple of minutes or so of an interview. I need to create the right first impression. Am trying to learn their names at the moment which should help.
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Can you also stalk them a little bit online? If you have their names? Get a little bit of background on them...
 
cesare said:
A friendly expression and appearance that fits with their style, helps. And it's fine to say "sorry, I'm a bit nervous" if you stumble/hesitate a bit to start off with. You'll be fine!
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Unfortunately I am not allowed to be nervous, my CV says that I am experienced in sales meetings, and I have to demonstrate that ... I think it will be ok ..
 
gabi said:
Can you also stalk them a little bit online? If you have their names? Get a little bit of background on them...
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You are a gem gabi, both of them have Linkedin profiles, great tip, thanks would not have thought of it myself. :)
 
weltweit said:
You are a gem gabi, both of them have Linkedin profiles, great tip, thanks would not have thought of it myself. :)
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no probs. also be sure to thoroughly read their website and drop in a few tidbits to show you've looked at it.. and be ready with a couple of questions at the end.
 
gabi said:
no probs. also be sure to thoroughly read their website and drop in a few tidbits to show you've looked at it.. and be ready with a couple of questions at the end.
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Have spent the last 4 days on their website, have a presentation prepared on their products (which they requested) and have a load of end of interview questions sorted to cherry pick through at the time. I am pretty prepared I think / hope. Interview will only be 45 mins so quite quick really, don't yet know if there will be a second interview stage, possible that there will be.
 
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