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03-12-2007, 12:35 AM
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Job applications
Can someone in the know tell me how it works on the other end?
Example, if I include my previous salary do they look at it and think;
" thats way over what we can offer him so theres no point in giving him an interview as he wont take the job"
Only I've applied for at least 10 jobs now all easily £10k a year less than my last job, but that doesnt bother my right now I just need a fucking job!!!
Out of those 10 applications I've only recieved one no thanks letter nevermind getting an interview, now I'm not daft and I ammend each individual CV I send out to high light potential previous experience and skills I've got that would apply to the role in question, where am I going wrong??
Example, if I include my previous salary do they look at it and think;
" thats way over what we can offer him so theres no point in giving him an interview as he wont take the job"
Only I've applied for at least 10 jobs now all easily £10k a year less than my last job, but that doesnt bother my right now I just need a fucking job!!!
Out of those 10 applications I've only recieved one no thanks letter nevermind getting an interview, now I'm not daft and I ammend each individual CV I send out to high light potential previous experience and skills I've got that would apply to the role in question, where am I going wrong??
03-12-2007, 12:47 AM
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Matt - ring an agency who specialises in what you do in your area.
Tell them what you want.
Also... I dont put my salary or expectations as I am only applying for jobs that offer what I would be prepared to work for anyway.
Tell them what you want.
Also... I dont put my salary or expectations as I am only applying for jobs that offer what I would be prepared to work for anyway.
03-12-2007, 12:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Shings
Matt - ring an agency who specialises in what you do in your area.
Tell them what you want.
Also... I dont put my salary or expectations as I am only applying for jobs that offer what I would be prepared to work for anyway.
Tell them what you want.
Also... I dont put my salary or expectations as I am only applying for jobs that offer what I would be prepared to work for anyway.
and I've only supplied my previous salary with those that request it in the advert, which has been about half I reckon.
I've avoided agencies cause they only offer minimum wage around here where as the jobs I've applied for have been of similar work but with higher pay.
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03-12-2007, 01:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Matt J
Yeah could do I suppose, whats RM starting money and what sort of extra jobs they need doing at this time of year mate? thought about sending a CV their way as I have a sorting office/depot or whatever you call them near me.
Following the recent disputes to which an agreement has now been met and voted in by members, I think the basic annual salary for a postman is around 24k, some diffrence for inner and outer London weighting, overtime, bonus etc goes on top of that,
This time of the year there is increased volume so more bodies needed to perform the work inside and out so its worth a try at your local place,
Despite the recent upset and a rather damaging programme on channel 4 iirc, I think RM is not a bad company to work for, it has some great benefits and is a "regular" job
a good pension scheme but that is now in review with the idea and plans in the near future to change it, for the worse for the better? truthfully I don't knowLuciano
03-12-2007, 01:24 AM
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tbh mate i'm having the same.
I had a managerial(sp) roll within a blue chip company.
I'm trying to get work but my c.v is working against me.
I have experience of running a team of over 30 people. But it is working against me.
All the jobs i see is working doing nothing in importance and been a shelf stackerand when i apply (not been funny but) the person who interview's me is less qualified and i'm am more suited to the job. And they're not happy for me going for a job under them .
I took a company and increased profit by an 327% year on year . Which was a true 258% on target. And i still cant get a job
I had a managerial(sp) roll within a blue chip company.
I'm trying to get work but my c.v is working against me.
I have experience of running a team of over 30 people. But it is working against me.
All the jobs i see is working doing nothing in importance and been a shelf stackerand when i apply (not been funny but) the person who interview's me is less qualified and i'm am more suited to the job. And they're not happy for me going for a job under them .
I took a company and increased profit by an 327% year on year . Which was a true 258% on target. And i still cant get a job
03-12-2007, 08:07 AM
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apply for jobs you have no chance of getting, at least you are applying for mroe than just menial labour jobs and it might get you into a position where you find something you like doing as well
my last boss blagged his way into the job i currently do and he had no experience whatsoever
it started to show after about 6 months and after that it was just a matter of time befoer he went, so that's why no one will employ you into a position at the bottom rung of the ladder
what you could also try and do is look for jobs that have an advertised salary, so that way you can meet your slary requirements and see what sort ofjobs there are out there that meet that criteria
my last boss blagged his way into the job i currently do and he had no experience whatsoever
it started to show after about 6 months and after that it was just a matter of time befoer he went, so that's why no one will employ you into a position at the bottom rung of the ladder
what you could also try and do is look for jobs that have an advertised salary, so that way you can meet your slary requirements and see what sort ofjobs there are out there that meet that criteria
03-12-2007, 09:33 AM
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The thing you will find is the company will see you as being over qualified so although you need a job,
The company will be thinking this guy wont stay here long as he is qualified for greater things, hence why should we waste money and training to someone whom will only stay a few months.
Sad state of affairs to be in, but you can only keep trying.
I would not state previous earnings on your c.v wait until they offer you the salary they are willing to pay then play your cards
The company will be thinking this guy wont stay here long as he is qualified for greater things, hence why should we waste money and training to someone whom will only stay a few months.
Sad state of affairs to be in, but you can only keep trying.
I would not state previous earnings on your c.v wait until they offer you the salary they are willing to pay then play your cards
03-12-2007, 09:42 AM
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Ive got the same problem just been made redundant was a store manager of a small shop have applied for various jobs in retail from supervisor up to manager but just keep getting the same back will keep application on file 
thinking about lying and saying i was not a manager just to get in some where i only want a job i mean how bloody hard is it to get a job
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thinking about lying and saying i was not a manager just to get in some where i only want a job i mean how bloody hard is it to get a job jon
03-12-2007, 12:51 PM
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I'll work for any sector that will give me a fucking job!!
I cant believe how hard it is, I'm not applying for manager or supervisor roles here, just average steady jobs that will get me some money in before I go homeless
As above, perhaps if I change my name to Radoslaw Wyzicksy I might be in with a chance
I cant believe how hard it is, I'm not applying for manager or supervisor roles here, just average steady jobs that will get me some money in before I go homeless
As above, perhaps if I change my name to Radoslaw Wyzicksy I might be in with a chance
03-12-2007, 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Matt J
I'll work for any sector that will give me a fucking job!!
I cant believe how hard it is, I'm not applying for manager or supervisor roles here, just average steady jobs that will get me some money in before I go homeless
As above, perhaps if I change my name to Radoslaw Wyzicksy I might be in with a chance
I cant believe how hard it is, I'm not applying for manager or supervisor roles here, just average steady jobs that will get me some money in before I go homeless
As above, perhaps if I change my name to Radoslaw Wyzicksy I might be in with a chance
soooo true though
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