Last time I got feedback they said they really liked me, then still vanished leaving me hanging, when from what they said I should have got a job offer. That is, unless I misconstrued themn telling the agency "we really liked her, and we'll get back to you later in the week". They didn't get back, they just stopped answering calls from either of us. This was from quite a large marketing agency, with over 100 employees.
This is why I should probably ring up the ICO helpline and see if I've been blacklisted. Similar stuff keeps happening, and apparently having eager-looking potential employers repeatedly ghost you is a sign that you might be on the list. Shame I missed the compo payout date if I am on it.
I believe the ICO is dealing with people blacklisted for being union members, a specific case within the construction industry, so it might not strictly apply to you.
Some take up references prior to interview - as I found out when during an interview the interviewer started reading bits of the reference out to me, bits that contained confidential medical information I had not authorised the referee to release, and that had no business being in a reference anyway.
I don't think he's unemployable, he's a great bloke in so many ways. To give an example, he's working on a novel & what little he has told me about it I can't wait to read it. In many ways he's really upbeat despite the DWP writing him off which I think is a real mark of his personality which makes me really proud
How old is he and what are his aptitudes/interests?I don't think he's unemployable, he's a great bloke in so many ways. To give an example, he's working on a novel & what little he has told me about it I can't wait to read it. In many ways he's really upbeat despite the DWP writing him off which I think is a real mark of his personality which makes me really proud
Eta to keep getting his benefit he has to apply for every job even if it isn't suitable or he will get sanctioned. So even being between a rock & a hard place & the attitude from the DWP of 'here comes the guy with the limp' as far as getting into work he's seen by them as up shit creek without a paddle he has to go through the motions even though they think he has fuck all chance of getting into work & as far as helping him goes they think he has no chance & will never get a job
And a way to get a fantastic reference too.
I was on JSA perhaps 6 months ago, I was allowed to do certainly 2 days a week in a voluntary position. I don't know what the maximum permitted is/was though. I had to do my 35 hours job seeking on top of that.
Several people who I used to do road protests with are on it. They suggested I ought to check.
That's fucking terrible. Can he get an apprenticeship in anything?My son has never had a job, it seems that he fell through the cracks. He asked on several occasions about going on a course for those who were long-term unemployed & under 25 but was always told they'd get In touch. My thought about this that they would only refer those who had a chance of getting a job & as he is a severe asthmatic & has a bad knee due to a tumour in the back of his knee caused by a massive growth spurt going from 5'2 to 5'8 in a year he has fuck all chance of getting one. He has had only 1 interview in all the time he has been applying & the reason for not giving him a job is that he was too sweet - what the flying fuck, this is a guy who could stop a massive fight by just having a chat with everyone what is sweet about that. Sorry for ranting but it just makes me so fucking angry that just because he's had a few health problems he's been written off by the DWP who are supposed to help him get into work. This is something I thought was supposed to be a thing of the past, yet another guy who is very intelligent who would be an asset to any organisation who has been thrown on the scrap heap before he's 30
Are they on it for being protesters though, or because they are union activists?
Protestors or both.
If someone shakes your hand at the end of a job interview, and says "welcome to xxxxx", and wants to know when you can start..... That means you have got the job, right?
If someone shakes your hand at the end of a job interview, and says "welcome to xxxxx", and wants to know when you can start..... That means you have got the job, right?
I don't have it. Have had to write a letter at the suggestion of the agency saying how much I want to work there as an employee.
That's a common enough excuse about freelancers. All you can do is what the agency suggests and big up how much you want to make the transition to full time employee.I don't have it. Have had to write a letter at the suggestion of the agency saying how much I want to work there as an employee.
Apparently they love me and want to hire me but I've been freelance too long for them to think I'll stay. "they don't want to clip my wings". What bloody wings I go hungry most months.
I have done. Fingers crossed.
I don't know if these career memories will help cheer you up, but here they are:I don't have it. Have had to write a letter at the suggestion of the agency saying how much I want to work there as an employee.
Apparently they love me and want to hire me but I've been freelance too long for them to think I'll stay. "they don't want to clip my wings". What bloody wings I go hungry most months.
