Interview Techniques

[snudgerchops]

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My current tally since end of May this year has gotta be at least 100 odd applications including at least 15 apprenticeship applications.

had 1 interview and i couldn't understand the person interviewing me

Well, if there was a prize for the number of applications submitted you would be the winner.

Keep plugging away, something will come up eventually.

[snudgerchops]

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I understand your frustration snudgerchops.

Have you heard anything back from your interviews?

I've been unemployed for a year. Prior to that I worked for 4 months and was unemployed for a year before that.

I've lost count of the number of applications I've made...only had two interviews. I've got a job for September (through an agency) but it's part time and, by the time I deduct fuel costs travelling there every day and tax and NI I will be slightly worse off than on JSA...and I won't be eligible for free prescriptions etc

Hi Pixie,

Sorry to hear about your troubles. Are you being forced to take this employment? It's unfair that you will be worse off financially. At least in Scotland we receive free prescriptions working or not.

I have a second interview for one of the roles I initially applied for, slave labour if you ask me but I have no choice. £20,000 per year, which would be okay, however I would be required to work 60 hours a week for this, 5 days a week 12 hour shifts..

How much do I hate the recession...

[Pixie]

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Thank you Diddles x

[diddlydee]

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I hope so too Pix

[Pixie]

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Makes my blood boil too Diddles but I'm hoping that it will be an "investment" and might lead to something more permanent

Not having any kids at home or being disabled, I won't be working enough hours to apply for wtc either.

[diddlydee]

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Your final paragraph is what makes my blood boil, Pix.

For those desperate to work, it is like they are penalised for finding work.
And where is the incentive for people to actually try to find work when they are better off sat at home? (Of course I realise that for you it is the feeling of self-worth that is the overriding factor here, but that isn't true for everyone).

I know you are a professional lady so it isn't like you will be on minimum wage. How the hell can anyone justify you being worse off in work than out of work.

Stupid bloody system!

[kilasuit]

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My current tally since end of May this year has gotta be at least 100 odd applications including at least 15 apprenticeship applications.

had 1 interview and i couldn't understand the person interviewing me

[Pixie]

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I understand your frustration snudgerchops.

Have you heard anything back from your interviews?

I've been unemployed for a year. Prior to that I worked for 4 months and was unemployed for a year before that.

I've lost count of the number of applications I've made...only had two interviews. I've got a job for September (through an agency) but it's part time and, by the time I deduct fuel costs travelling there every day and tax and NI I will be slightly worse off than on JSA...and I won't be eligible for free prescriptions etc

[snudgerchops]

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Hi All,

How is everyone finding the job market at the moment?

As some of you will be aware I was made redundant over six months ago, I've also recently encountered a period of illness, (brought on largely as a consequence of being unable to secure employment and wondering how I was going to pay the mortgage). It's also what lead me to this site in the first place.

Over this period I have made a total of 27 job applications, I have also registered with several recruitment agencies (can't say they have been particularly helpful though). Anyway, I've only managed to secure two interviews from the 27 applications, and both took place last week.

Totally frustrated.

[Never-In-Doubt]

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Bump

[Pixie]

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Thanks for the good wishes everyone.

I've to visit the school a couple of days before but, from the website, it looks really nice. It's almost an hour travelling time each way (more in winter as I'd have to go a different way if it's snowy/icy) but it'd be worth the travelling to get a possibly permanent job in a lovely school

[Numpty Monkey]

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Just had a phone call to say that I've got an interview next week

Hope I can keep my nerves in check!

Good luck

[confused76]

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Just had a phone call to say that I've got an interview next week

Hope I can keep my nerves in check!

ooh brilliant news! plus it gives you time to prepare...
i've got everything crossed for you xxx

[diddlydee]

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All the very best of luck to you, Pixie.
You deserve some good luck, so I hope it turns out to be the job for you.

diddly x

[Pixie]

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Just had a phone call to say that I've got an interview next week

Hope I can keep my nerves in check!