Monk Posted 9 February 2009 Posted 9 February 2009 Narh it's unlikely to really help. Really, don't be fooled, it really, really is over-glorified customer service / sales. It's basically retail, selling people their own money. There's OK money in retail banking if you go down the right route. A branch manager earns 40-50k which is pretty good for a non London career. Do you have a degree?
Lillehamring Posted 9 February 2009 Posted 9 February 2009 well, they get all the bonuses... and after 6 months, you'd have the 6 months' office experience you need for any job application to speak of i worked for a bank for 6 years and never once got a bonus....
Daggers Posted 9 February 2009 Posted 9 February 2009 Out of interest, how do you get 6 months office experience when every, single employer wants six months office experience before hiring? Route A Volunteer. It doesn't impact on your benefits and it will help out a charity - I volunteered two half days per week for a subset of Mind, sorting computers and doing in-house training on basic MS packages to Mind clients looking at getting into the workplace. Not only will it make you feel great, you'll have time to do other p/t work if you fancy it and your boss will give you the mother of glowing references. Route B Get someone you trust to forge a reference.
Finnegan Posted 9 February 2009 Author Posted 9 February 2009 I have a hunch I just picked that up from JCP earlier. It was something at the hospital to do with computers, with very little knowledge actually necessary. 20 - 26k though, which isn't bad for what they were basically claiming was monkey work. Suspicious.
Finnegan Posted 9 February 2009 Author Posted 9 February 2009 Do you have a degree? I'm a certified drop out?
Daggers Posted 9 February 2009 Posted 9 February 2009 I hear there's a couple of jobs going in Portsmouth and Chelsea
Monk Posted 9 February 2009 Posted 9 February 2009 If you have enough money to do so it sounds like volunteering for a few months AND doing a small qualification would be your best option. A lot of your difficulty in finding a job will be down to the economy, so it is a good time to do this.
fox123 Posted 9 February 2009 Posted 9 February 2009 I was made redundant a couple of years ago and it certainly isn't a nice feeling at all. I have mentioned before a while ago I did some volunteer work... less than I used to do because of work and family commitments, but the beauty is, you can do as many hours as you want, whilst gaining experience like Daggers Said. I did/do my mentoring for Offenders who are due to be released and are generally expected to fail when entering back into mainstream society. I have helped some back into work, help them sort their housing, their benefits and I tell you what, they may have a record but 99% of the offenders I have helped are really greatful and humble. There is a website called do-it.org, there are many different ways you can help out and gain alot of life experiences along the way, nothing to loose whilst claiming JSA.
Finnegan Posted 9 February 2009 Author Posted 9 February 2009 I need a job with a relative degree of urgency. My mother's disability has really become too much for this house, it's likely she'll be relocating and the house will be sold out from under me within the next eight to ten weeks. I've only really about £400 - £500 or so to fall back on at the moment and will need pretty much all of that for a deposit.
Lillehamring Posted 9 February 2009 Posted 9 February 2009 I was made redundant a couple of years ago and it certainly isn't a nice feeling at all.I have mentioned before a while ago I did some volunteer work... less than I used to do because of work and family commitments, but the beauty is, you can do as many hours as you want, whilst gaining experience like Daggers Said. I did/do my mentoring for Offenders who are due to be released and are generally expected to fail when entering back into mainstream society. I have helped some back into work, help them sort their housing, their benefits and I tell you what, they may have a record but 99% of the offenders I have helped are really greatful and humble. There is a website called do-it.org, there are many different ways you can help out and gain alot of life experiences along the way, nothing to loose whilst claiming JSA. isn't that currently John Sheridan's job?
fox123 Posted 9 February 2009 Posted 9 February 2009 isn't that currently John Sheridan's job? Ironically he was on the same course as me Edit: To say, all joking aside...I would definitely recommend anyone doing a bit of volunteer work, in what ever capacity or how many hours they can afford to do. Knowing you have made a real impact on people's lives is highly rewarding, and also looks great on your CV
Edmund Posted 9 February 2009 Posted 9 February 2009 For short term cash, have a clear out and sell your unwanted goods on ebay. I cleared a cupboard out of stuff I don't use and made a nice amount.
Finnegan Posted 9 February 2009 Author Posted 9 February 2009 I'm not desperate for dollar, I just need a job.
Daggers Posted 9 February 2009 Posted 9 February 2009 I'm not desperate for dollar, I just need a job. I'm currently considering employing a stunt double to stand in for me when the going gets tricky. Do you think you could handle it? Are you man enough? How steady is your hand when the world is going to hell in a handcart?
Finnegan Posted 9 February 2009 Author Posted 9 February 2009 I'm currently considering employing a stunt double to stand in for me when the going gets tricky.Do you think you could handle it? Are you man enough? How steady is your hand when the world is going to hell in a handcart? Better yet, you can pay me to don a wig, wear a hat and talk and cuss enough for both of us? You'll save a lot of energy just, yknow, being silent.
Granno Posted 9 February 2009 Posted 9 February 2009 In other news, I'm a phone interview away from getting a £25 an hour job
Edmund Posted 9 February 2009 Posted 9 February 2009 If your really desperate for a job theres always jobs going in the bars and mcdonalds etc But I know what your saying you want something which has a bit of stability and security. Ive been in your boat plenty of times, just keep trying something will come along. From past experience references don't mean shit. From all the jobs ive been in only one employer actually contacted my references. Also surely you can just blag your office work as mod for foxestalk. Just make up that there is a magical office where a team of you mod on computers. Office work these days is just typing etc. The agencys usually do a test on how fast you can type. Anyway good luck mate, Ive been there plenty of times and now realise the best way is do something yourself and be your own boss
Finnegan Posted 9 February 2009 Author Posted 9 February 2009 I'm not a job-snob, but quite frankly it'd be a more constructive use of my time JSA and volunteering than working in Maccy Ds. Okay, and I'm a bit of a job snob. I'm looking at earning upwards of 11k a year, not 11 pence.
Edmund Posted 9 February 2009 Posted 9 February 2009 I'm not a job-snob, but quite frankly it'd be a more constructive use of my time JSA and volunteering than working in Maccy Ds.Okay, and I'm a bit of a job snob. I'm looking at earning upwards of 11k a year, not 11 pence. Have you got a car, theres always tv extra work going. Just sign up at an agency and make sure you don't hand a penny over. The best agency's work on a cut from each job you do. To many con artists which ask for money up front. In regards to mcdonalds I was just using that as an example saying that there is always jobs going and you would be surprised how much they pay. But of course who wants to spend the whole day deep frying apple pies and hats off to you if you work for a charity shop, it shows that not everyone is motivated by money but you would be crazy if your not in this day and age.
Finnegan Posted 9 February 2009 Author Posted 9 February 2009 If I could drive I'd be currently applying to be a driving instructor, I fancy.
Edmund Posted 9 February 2009 Posted 9 February 2009 If I could drive I'd be currently applying to be a driving instructor, I fancy. You have to be a special breed for that job, plus hold a licence down for three years I think. I would start smoking again if I became an instructor. Im not a good teacher at all. I get stressed enough stuck behind someone traveling at 25 mph let alone being in a car at that speed. I also suffer from road rage, just the other day I stuck a v sign up at a learner as I drove past, I know there learning but I nearly went into the back of him/her twice with there shite driving and I was in a rush.
Daggers Posted 9 February 2009 Posted 9 February 2009 In other news, I'm a phone interview away from getting a £25 an hour job I never knew sex-chatlines paid so well.
Guest Posted 9 February 2009 Posted 9 February 2009 Office work, especially admin, is not that hard. I managed to get work as a Board PA without any previous experience, although I have done general admin via agencies, again with very little direct experience. My advice would be to look at the work skills that you acquired in other jobs, so if you had to fill in regular paperwork, or if you answered the phones a lot to customers, face-to-face interaction with customers, etc can all be tailored to meet the requirements.
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