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2006-09-26 10:40:55 · 9 answers · asked by matt_sexyback 1 in Business & Finance Careers & Employment

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General factory work, through Temp agencies such as Omega workforce or Delta

2006-09-26 10:51:59 · answer #1 · answered by engineer 4 · 0 0

Its unfortunate that you are caught in one of the two worst traps in jobs; If you are not working they dont want you, and if youve never worked, they don't want you. You'll be glad to know most people go there, and get through it.

Qualifications are good as it lays a foundation of knowledge, now you want to get out there. Try this:

1) Review your CV; I laugh at people who did their CV 2 years ago and claim its fine. Are the dates right, Are your referees up to date, have you gained any new skills etc. Recruitment websites will have a ton of stuff about this.

BTW: What are you doing now; "Unemployed" is a big turn off, but careful position planning for the right company" seems more positive. Think about showing things in good light.

2) Register with Temping agencies. Temp jobs provide you with a brief period of work at various places to fill in for staff who call in sick or who leave. This is a good experience builder, builds good contacts, and looks better on your CV than a blank slab.

3) Pay regular visits to the local Jobcentre. When I was on Jobseeker benifit, I went to sign on every second Monday, so whilst there I did lots of job searching. It was a good way to do something productive.

4) Read as many joblisting sources as you can, papers, websites, trade publications etc. Look for anything asking for Office Junior, Admin Assistant, Receptionist. These Junior positions are the best start. On the other hand, don't even think about Office Managers, PA, Exec. Secs etc. Aim your sights realistically.

5) Dont Beg and Plea. No employer will give you a job for the sake that you want a job. Make them think its the company you want to work for that draws you in. You may then be able to be a little hard to get. Make them want you rather than you want them.

6) Stay positive. Everyone gets into that trap, and people get out. I left school and was jobhunting for 2 years before I got a job as a telephonist in a hotel. Today I am a Hotel consultant, dealing with business running and recruitment matters. Before that, I was a Hotel Front Office Manager. All from a job answering a telephone everyday. Start small and work up.

2006-09-26 12:21:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

try and apply for a low end job in a good company, there you will be able to prove yourself and work your way up within the organisation. good luck

2006-09-26 23:37:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

apply for a factory job or something that has in house training

2006-09-26 10:42:41 · answer #4 · answered by kitkat 2 · 0 0

stay in your own country where you may have more chance of getting a job

2006-09-26 10:42:59 · answer #5 · answered by The Banshee 4 · 0 0

are you here already?
can you speak English?
have you Ni number ?
are you fit and healthy?
will you take cash in hand ?
if you can answer yes to four of the above and in my area there is work for you

2006-09-26 10:56:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

ask around and offer to do voluntary work
but remeber you may need to do a crb check depending on where u ask
good luck

2006-09-26 10:50:03 · answer #7 · answered by magiclady2007 6 · 0 0

Its a right jack ***, anoys me so much!. ive just left college, got retail experience but they always want more. I think just keep trying there's always someone who need us!

2006-09-26 10:51:25 · answer #8 · answered by caz 1 · 0 0

i have the same problem.............well try some private jobs ...like housekeeper.....any....or try to apply for McDonalds(not worth it....)......try to search in recruitment center or online.......

2006-09-26 10:51:53 · answer #9 · answered by Yuriy Black 1 · 0 0

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