Advice on job hunting?

[ChelseaBun]

Starting to look for some part time work, already got 2 knock backs, just wondering if anyone's got advice on applying for work?

what things should I/ shouldn't I put on my application forms and C.V?

any ideas on the types of places that are usually looking for staff but don't always advertise?

it's really disheartening looking for work at times, when a good percentage of employers don't even reply with a simple 'thanks for taking time to apply but unfortunately you're unsuccessful...', I'm just thankful that I don't desperately need one right now.

[cablefreejunkie]

not sure about your neck of the woods but down here lots of part time bar staff and restaurant/waitress jobs around,,although they do get snapped up quickly espescially in these tough times
most folk i know will actually go in themselves and not bother with writing cv etc as most get stuck in the bin before they are even read
good luck

[iphonic]

Check on totaljobs and monster.co.uk there good job websites or jobs but its hard ro find any work with decent pay these days. If you type in google customer service cv you will find diffrent templates and layouts for cvs just put in what job type u want in hoogle then type in cv or cv template and theres quite a few out there where you can take ideas from or use fully also employers always take notice about any gaps in you cv so have them covered aswell but check on google for CV templates

[johnboy1974]

Directgov jobs and skills search - Job HomepageHere you go chelsea- The direct gov website the same as you get on the screens in the jobcentre. Just type in your location and what type of job you want, then how far you will travel. I would advise you to type "anything" in the job type field then take your time and browse through them all.Good luck with the jobhunting.

[tshirtman]

Most employers these days are looking for flexibility, don't be afraid to stretch the truth a little, the first thing on your CV should be a personal statement,
and because it's the first thing they read, you need to grab there attention, below are some power phases and words, eg: I recognise the importance of accuracy,
tailor each CV to the job your applying for, rather than a one CV fits all. basically tell them what they want to hear.
try the supermarkets, these days they only seem to be taking part timers on, even if they say there is no current vacancies, still send them your CV, that way you seem keen, and your ahead of the que when vacancies come around. you will find a career link on most big company websites these days, there's not much point knocking on doors anymore, because they will just point you to there website, I know shops like TK maxx, primark, M & S, are always looking for staff. good luck.

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[johnboy1974]

Chelsea get a proffessional cv maker to have a look at your cv. Costs about 30-50 quid and its money well spent as a good cv will get you interviews and then you get the chance to sell yourself.

[ChelseaBun]

thanks everyone, think im gonna be finding the hard way that it is harder for mums to get back into work than anyone else, and also its who you know, and i know noone here!

[GastonJ]

Also not worth stretching the truth too far on your CV you might end up being questioned in any interview and failing quite badly. So far only one such person has managed to get past me, and that's because their reference was never shown to me until well afterwards, otherwise they'd not have been offered the job. Needless to say they left not long after.

While I don't mind people stretching the truth wild claims will get you questioned and, if you can't back it up, out of the interview pretty quickly.

One of the last I interviewed was holding down 3 jobs, only wanted to let one of the go, it got interesting when I asked "where will you find time to work for me?" needless to say, much as the bloke was well qualified and fitted the bill, he never got the job.

There's always those nice questions that get asked in the interview "where do you see yourself in 2 years?", "what do you know about the company" always good to read up before you even write a covering letter.

In the interview, one last question that you should ask is "Is there any more information that I can give you that would assist me in obtaining this position?" - but be prepared to answer whatever is asked. Although it can clinch the job, it can also be the killer....

[jordigirl]

dunno if theres any close to you, but a lot of the retail shops will be looking for part time staff soon, i.e next, tk maxx n that, a lot of part time staff there are students, and usually they only advertise on the shop windows,
being polite, friendly, and confident in interviews is better than a lot of things on c.v

[happy_highlander]

30hr college course will get you nvq level2 plumbing down south ~~~~in joke as you won't know jack sh1t about plumbing but will have done all the theory. How they can cram my 5 year apprenticeship into 30 hrs beats me.

[ChelseaBun]

oh god, im gonna end up talking too much about my baby and being a mum and no one will want to hire me and ill never get a job

[ChelseaBun]

i used to work in tk maxx jordi, best job ever! the people were so lovely too, would have that job back in a heartbeat

highlander, that is pretty bad, least you'll get more work on your hands for people hiring the inexperienced workers then needing the job done properly

[Shady]

oh god, im gonna end up talking too much about my baby and being a mum and no one will want to hire me and ill never get a job

thats not true cb





































































you already talk too much about babies so you CANT end up talking too much

[jordigirl]

course you'll get a job,

could try asking back at tk maxx if you enjoyed it

could also try care homes if ya could handle that type of work
only a suggestion

[happy_highlander]

i used to work in tk maxx jordi, best job ever! the people were so lovely too, would have that job back in a heartbeat

highlander, that is pretty bad, least you'll get more work on your hands for people hiring the inexperienced workers then needing the job done properly

That's very true cb, problem is most of the ~~~~ers in my area work for the same company as me and I get left to pick up the pieces with customers after the ceiling has come down, and thats where it comes in handy having a lovely fife accent in the midlands. The female customers love it and the males haven't got a clue what I'm saying