Struggle in getting a job

[Jentobeharrison]

I've had interviews in some customer advisor roles and got failed, it was in BT and sofaworks. Due to desperation I had no choice but to apply to McDonald's and Primark and so surprised that they rejected my application which I'm now worried about. What if no one will accept me? I don't know their basis of rejecting me aside from BT that gave me feedback. I just can't believe it. I'm feel so stupid and dumb at the moment and making me become pessimistic.

[stevewool]

Have you thought about joining an agency first? That's what Ems did and she found work straightaway.

[Slip]

I'd say an agency too..


Have you looked into the possibility of a temporary job over the Christmas period, a lot of high street stores look for extra staff for the Christmas rush.

If anything it will be something to add to your CV

[Jentobeharrison]

Yup I always apply to the job positions that I will fit it includes applying via recruitment agency. I also apply for some Christmas covering staff positions which means part time

Top shop
Rhode Island
Caffe Nero
love coffee
Bank fashion
Thorntons
Tesco
Aldi
Costa haydock
New look
River island
Costa
Oasis
Primark
Next
Subway


Also applied in some receptionist or secretary but got rejected.

Bt, Sofaworks, McDonald's, primark.

McDonald's and those fastfood and departments stores are not really my forte and personally I don't wanna work there but I had no choice but to gain UK job experiences. Didn't know it's not easy as what I was thinking

[Dedworth]

Sounds like you've got plenty of arrows in the air - good luck

[Terpe]

My wife started with an agency at first.

[elve_page]

Jen, I know how you feel right now, because I've been in that situation last year. It's so hard to find a job without any experience here in UK. I'd say employers more prefer it if someone you know will recommend you for a particular job.

Try to find Filipinos around you, so they can help you. But don't lose hope, you can find a job.

[Michael Parnham]

Jen, it took my Maritess a year of applying for jobs before being accepted, but eventually she got there and has never looked back since. She first went to the Jobcentre, they sent her to a place in town that did her a CV and from then on she went round all the care homes dropping the CV's in and then repeated the process every three months. At the same time, she went on the NHS website and registered applying for Catering assistant vacancies in our postcode area.

After a year - and many applications locally and on the internet - one of the care homes employed her and she's been there ever since doing various jobs, Catering assistant, Domestic assistant and working in the laundry and she loves it. Also working an average of 49 hours per week.

Whilst working there, she also kept applying on the NHS websites and after many unsuccessful applications for catering assistant vacancies she has at last been accepted and has her induction tomorrow.

So don't give up Jen, keep applying and you will get a job eventually.

Good luck and keep us posted! :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[tiger31]

Blimey, getting rejected by McDonalds? Ya can,t get any lower than that. I would be worried too if I got rejected by them. But don,t worry, a job will come along. At least you,re trying - unlike thousands of Brit scroungers that have no interest in working.

[fred]

Blimey, getting rejected by McDonalds? Ya can,t get any lower than that. I would be worried too if I got rejected by them. But don,t worry, a job will come along. At least you,re trying - unlike thousands of Brit scroungers that have no interest in working.

Seems to be getting worse..
I thought the economy was picking up?

[andy222]

In spite of what Tiger says - and to a point he is right - there are youngsters with degrees who can't find work. It's tough out there, despite the economy glowing. (We are led to believe). Like has been said, it would be best to join an agency. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Abigail]

I am sorry you are having such a hard time, it makes me feel really lucky as my husband had no problem at all finding work, he was offered jobs as a carer, in Primark, in a restaurant and eventually accepted one in Asda. If you would like someone to look over your CV and give some advice I would be happy to help. It may be that there is absolutely nothing wrong with you or the way you are filling in applications but sometimes there can be small things that will mean you wont even get asked for an interview. Sometimes the places like McDonalds etc only want teenagers as they can get away with paying them less and think they will have less bother with them, so I really wouldn't take it personally at all. I really wish you luck and hope you will find something. Don't lose hope, in the bigger scheme of things you really haven't been looking that long yet.

[fred]

I am sorry you are having such a hard time, it makes me feel really lucky as my husband had no problem at all finding work, he was offered jobs as a carer, in Primark, in a restaurant and eventually accepted one in Asda. If you would like someone to look over your CV and give some advice I would be happy to help. It may be that there is absolutely nothing wrong with you or the way you are filling in applications but sometimes there can be small things that will mean you wont even get asked for an interview. Sometimes the places like McDonalds etc only want teenagers as they can get away with paying them less and think they will have less bother with them, so I really wouldn't take it personally at all. I really wish you luck and hope you will find something. Don't lose hope, in the bigger scheme of things you really haven't been looking that long yet.

It's kind of you to give that advice..and what an offer!
It's just that when I left school I had a job after two weeks..That job didn't suit me really so I found another 3 in the next 18 months.
Sounds like these days things are different.
I wonder why?

[Slip]

It's kind of you to give that advice..and what an offer!
It's just that when I left school I had a job after two weeks..That job didn't suit me really so I found another 3 in the next 18 months.
Sounds like these days things are different.
I wonder why?

Think I wrote on another thread before.
Got a job at 16, have always had a job ever since, I am now 40. left one job on a Friday, new job on the Monday. But in those days you could virtually walk into any High Street store, ask for a job, have an interview later that day and, if lucky, start a job the following week.

But with the start of the EU and 10's of thousands of Europeans into the UK, most of the jobs you may have got back then have been taken.

Britain is overcrowded and unfortunately there are not enough jobs to go around.

[Ako Si Jamie]

Fancy becoming an engineer, Jen? No experience needed as full training will be given. Ladies especially are sought after. Salary in the region of 20-25k.

[Abigail]

Its kind of you to give that advice..and what an offer!

Thanks Fred. I certainly wouldn't class myself as an expert but as I work in personnel I am used to seeing applications and CV's and sometimes all you need is a fresh pair of eyes to see something you might have missed. Also I am happy to help anyone if it will make a difference or make things easier for them :biggrin:

[Dedworth]

I wonder why?

All the jobs are pitched at the Eastern Eurotrash

[gladz]

Sorry to hear about that Jen. I arrived here in March of this year and got a job end of June. All I can say is keep trying and keep applying. Don't lose hope.

Goodluck! :smile:

[jlags90]

Don't worry Jen, you are not alone. I have been in the UK for almost three years and I have never worked full-time. At first, I found it quite daunting applying for jobs and taking time to rewrite CVs and covering letters without even getting any reply. I worked as bar staff (part-time) for more than a year while studying.

If you are keen on getting some experience in the UK to boost your CV, you can look into volunteering. There are a lot of charitable organisations who are in need of volunteers. It is also a good way of networking - I met my ex-boss while volunteering in a local charity shop and he offered me the job.

I now volunteer with three local charities to get some office experience - I still do not know if it will pay off. One can only try. With regards to registering with recruitment agencies, it might be a good idea to call them and ask if you could pop in for a chat or leave your CV. Good luck in your job search. You will find one in time. :smile:

[tiger31]

A lot of it depends on your location too, for example my town Corby has low unemployment maybe due to the fact that there are almost 40 job agencies in the town. Yes 40, with a population of only around 57,000. It,s these agencies I blame for the lack of permanent jobs.

[tiger31]

Don't worry Jen, you are not alone. I have been in the UK for almost three years and I have never worked full-time. At first, I found it quiet daunting applying for jobs and taking time to rewrite CVs and covering letters without even getting any reply. I worked as bar staff (part-time) for more than a year while studying.

If you are keen on getting some experience in the UK to boost your CV, you can look into volunteering. There are a lot of charitable organisations who are in need of volunteers. It is also a good way of networking - I met my ex-boss while volunteering in a local charity shop and he offered me the job.

I now volunteer with three local charities to get some office experience - I still do not know if it will pay off. One can only try. With regards to registering with recruitment agencies, it might be a good idea to call them and ask if you could pop in for a chat or leave your CV. Good luck in your job search. You will find one in time.:smile:

I,m not surprised you can,t find a job You,re living in the middle of nowhere lol. Can,t you relocate somewhere else where there are lots of jobs ?

[Michael Parnham]

A lot of it depends on your location too, for example my town Corby has low unemployment maybe due to the fact that there are almost 40 job agencies in the town. Yes 40, with a population of only around 57,000. It,s these agencies I blame for the lack of permanant jobs .

Did you work in the steelworks Brian?

[tiger31]

Did you work in the steelworks Brian?

No, but most of my family did at one point, i.e. both grandads, my father and his brother. Steelworks closed in 1980 I think. 10,000 jobs gone in one foul swoop! We thought it was the end of the world lol, but Corby rose from the ashes with government subsidies and grants etc.

Corby no longer relies on one large employer, we still have tube making which was the most profitable part of the business and still employs over 2,000. Then we have R.S Components - which is the 2nd largest employer - where I worked for 10 years before going self employed by starting my own taxi business.

[jlags90]

I,m not surprised you can,t find a job. You,re living in the middle of nowhere lol. Can,t you relocate somewhere else where there are lots of jobs ?

:laugher: I'm surprised you even know where I live. Honestly, I do not think it is the location, because I have good transport links where I live (by land or by water :icon_lol:).

[tiger31]

:laugher:I'm surprised you even know where I live. Honestly, I do not think it is the location, because I have good transport links where I live (by land or by water :icon_lol:).

Well, having good transport links is ok if you can afford the travelling costs. Working part-time suggests to me that it would bite into your expenditure a fair bit. As for the area, I could,nt live in your part of the country - too quiet for me lol. It looks a nice place if you are retired though!

[Michael Parnham]

No, but most of my family did at one point, i.e. both grandads, my father and his brother. Steelworks closed in 1980 I think. 10,000 jobs gone in one foul swoop! We thought it was the end of the world lol, but Corby rose from the ashes with government subsidies and grants etc.

Corby no longer relies on one large employer, we still have tube making which was the most profitable part of the business and still employs over 2,000. Then we have R.S Components - which is the 2nd largest employer - where I worked for 10 years before going self employed by starting my own taxi business.

I only asked because I used to collect from the steelworks whilst driving for Cocky Howard ( P C Howard of Kings Cliff)! :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[tiger31]

I only asked because I used to collect from the steelworks whilst driving for Cocky Howard ( P C Howard of Kings Cliff)! :xxgrinning--00xx3:

Yeah, I remember them dark blue trucks, not sure if they are still in business

[Michael Parnham]

Yeah, I remember them dark blue trucks not sure if they are still in business

Have seen two or three since WE came back to UK! :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[jlags90]

Well, having good transport links is ok if you can afford the travelling costs. Working part-time suggests to me that it would bite into your expenditure a fair bit. As for the area, I could,nt live in your part of the country - too quiet for me lol. It looks a nice place if you are retired though!
It did bite a bit of the wage, but one cannot have everything. I was studying at the same time so full time job is not feasible. I do not think employers will look at applicants' CV and hire who lives the closest. :icon_lol::icon_lol::icon_lol:

[Jentobeharrison]

Asda rejected me. Lol this is getting so funnier.

But I have something to tell you tomorrow! :) Just enjoying my birthday night! Will get back tomorrow or Monday to tell the good news xx

[tiger31]

Asda rejected me. Lol this is getting so funnier.

But I have something to tell you tomorrow! :) Just enjoying my birthday night! Will get back tomorrow or Monday to tell the good news xx

You're pregnant, lol

[Arthur Little]

Just enjoying my birthday night! Will get back tomorrow or Monday to tell the good news xx

:cwm25: ... looking forward to your good news, Jen! :biggrin:

Meanwhile ... :birthday:

[Michael Parnham]

Belated Happy Birthday Jen :birthday::xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Michael Parnham]

:laugher: I'm surprised you even know where I live. Honestly, I do not think it is the location, because I have good transport links where I live (by land or by water :icon_lol:).

I'd love to live where you live Jlags! :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Slip]

I've just written a letter to my boss applying for an internal job within my work.

I currently work 4 x 12 hour shifts, 2 days followed by 2 nights. Then I have 4 days off.

The new job is 8 hour shifts.

Week 1 6.30am-2.30pm Tuesday-Saturday
Week 2 10am-6pm Monday-Friday
Week 3 2.30pm-10.30pm Tuesday-Friday

(I think that's about right!, or something along those lines)

Applications have to be in by the 14th November. I would be taken a slight wage cut, but it would mean no more nights (only until 10.30pm) and less hours a day. Which I want to do with Harlene and baby due anytime soon (fingers crossed)

Plus regardless of their arrival, I have been thinking off doing 8 hour shifts again as I struggle on the 12 hour ones, have done for a while.

There are many pros and cons, but hopefully I will discuss these in my interview. Although I know a few people are interested in the job, and we all have an equal chance in my eyes, although to be honest I have far less sick leave then all off them! in fact I have only had two lots of sickness in 5 years. Most of the others have that in 5 months!

[SimonH]

Good luck Slip :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Harry T]

I've just written a letter to my boss applying for an internal job within my work.

I currently work 4 x 12 hour shifts, 2 days followed by 2 nights. Then I have 4 days off.

The new job is 8 hour shifts.

Week 1 6.30am-2.30pm Tuesday-Saturday
Week 2 10am-6pm Monday-Friday
Week 3 2.30pm-10.30pm Tuesday-Friday

(I think that's about right!, or something along those lines)

Applications have to be in by the 14th November. I would be taken a slight wage cut, but it would mean no more nights (only until 10.30pm) and less hours a day. Which I want to do with Harlene and baby due anytime soon (fingers crossed)

Plus regardless of their arrival, I have been thinking off doing 8 hour shifts again as I struggle on the 12 hour ones, have done for a while.

There are many pros and cons, but hopefully I will discuss these in my interview. Although I know a few people are interested in the job, and we all have an equal chance in my eyes, although to be honest I have far less sick leave then all off them! in fact I have only had two lots of sickness in 5 years. Most of the others have that in 5 months!

Those 2 x Days followed by 2 x Nights are killers, I had to leave a job on those shifts, because they were affecting my Health, the 4 days off isn't 4 days though is it, the first day you are sleeping. Good luck with your application.

[fred]

Those 2 x Days followed by 2 x Nights are killers, I had to leave a job on those shifts, because they were affecting my Health, the 4 days off isnt 4 days though is it, the first day you are sleeping. Good luck with your application.

I did 12hrs days for 4 days and 2 days off then 12hrs nights X 4 days.. I used to work 2 extra days/nights as overtime.
One night I clocked in and there was a gap on the clock card..It skipped a day.
I went up to the office and told them their clock was rubbish.. They told me there was nothing wrong with the clock and asked why I was absent the previous day!:Erm:
Seems like I slept for 24 hours and didn't realise..
That was a strange and personal twighlight zone moment!

[Michael Parnham]

I've never slept more than 7 hours and when I was working never slept more than 4 hours also never had a day off sick in my working life because I used to hear what employers said about people who were off sick and I was always afraid I'd get talked about the same. During my driving years because I had a new truck almost every year I would never have time off because I didn't want anyone else to drive my truck! :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Jentobeharrison]

So I continued searching and I applied to this recruitment agency days after I got rejected by BT. However, the guy told me that he can't continue processing my application as I don't have my National Insurance number yet. But he said I should call him as soon as I receive it - which I did this past Monday. He conducted my phone interview as well and booked me for an assessment last Wednesday. The company is Scottish Power and the role is Customer Service Advisor.

I attended the assessment and after how many hours of reviewing for some competency job interview questions, the recruiter said that it will just be a group activity and no interview involved. The applicants were all competitive and way, way better than me, and then I lost hope again. I was in Starbucks straight after my assessment , filling out an application form and Husband texted me asking how was the interview. I told him that I don't want to expect anymore from it because my fellow applicants were so good and I knew that the company will not choose me.

Whilst filling out my Starbucks application form, I say a St. Pio prayer asking to grant my petition for being accepted from the fulltime jobs that I applied to (Costa Coffee, Starbucks Coffee, Scottish Power or Betfred Centre) before my birthday. I was on my way home and said the prayer again.

Thursday morning, I received a call from the outsource company of Scottish Power and I got the job. I can't explain how happy I am.

Gonna start on 17th as a customer service inbound representative.

Meanwhile, my husband did everything to make me feel so happy on my birthday yesterday. He surprised me, as he booked a table in a posh Italian restaurant in our place. I thought he's gonna bring me to a Thai, Chinese or Japanese restaurant as he asked me which restaurant I wanna go. I said Asian - any Asian.


I had a happy birthday. It was a double celebration

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[Arthur Little]

Wow :Jump: ... GREAT news right enough, Jen! Congratulations, well done ... and nice pictures to go along with the glad tidings into the bargain. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[sars_notd_virus]

I've had interviews in some customer advisor roles and got failed, it was in BT and sofaworks. Due to desperation I had no choice but to apply to McDonald's and Primark and so surprised that they rejected my application which I'm now worried about. What if no one will accept me? I don't know their basis of rejecting me aside from BT that gave me feedback. I just can't believe it. I'm feel so stupid and dumb at the moment and making me become pessimistic.

I always recommend as a start point to get yourself into a voluntary job and then at least you get a reference for when you apply for a job.

Also, doing voluntary work highlights your good character. It also gets you out of the house to meet new people.

Some people are hesitant to do it, why work for free??.. but I've done that and I am proud of myself!!

Now, I am working permanently in a multicultural company with good pay and benefits :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[sars_notd_virus]

Gonna start on 17th as a customer service inbound representative.

Good job!! :xxgrinning--00xx3::xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Terpe]

Nice one Jen :Jump:
Your prayers were answered :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Dedworth]

Well done :appl:- give us any inside info on good deals. I binned Scottish Power in favour of N Power 18 months ago but I'll be checking the market shortly

[fred]

Great news Jen!!
What's with the thumbs down?? It should be thumbs up!! :icon_lol:

[tiger31]

I've never slept more than 7 hours and when I was working never slept more than 4 hours also never had a day off sick in my working life because I used to hear what employers said about people who were off sick and I was always afraid I'd get talked about the same. During my driving years because I had a new truck almost every year I would never have time off because I didn't want anyone else to drive my truck! :xxgrinning--00xx3:

Hahaha, nice one! So if you were rewarded with a new truck every year, it was worth it then, lol.

[tiger31]

Congratulations Jen. Now you can feel complete and get on with your new life. Enjoy.

[Michael Parnham]

Terrific news Jen. Congratulations! :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Michael Parnham]

Hahaha, nice one! So if you were rewarded with a new truck every year, it was worth it then, lol.

Those were the days. I really loved the job, I just lived for my job it was one big holiday. No curtain siders Brian, all sheeting and roping and a lot of loads loaded by hand, good days! :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Jentobeharrison]

Thumbs down because the policemen didn't allow us to go near the bonfire, hahaha


Thank you so much. Everything is falling into place. :) Now I'm taking advantage of my free one week before getting into the busy life! :)

[Terpe]

Thumbs down because the policemen didn't allow us to go near the bonfire, hahaha


Thank you so much. Everything is falling into place. :) Now I'm taking advantage of my free one week before getting into the busy life! :)

Don't forget to keep you 'eye on the ball' during your immigration journey.
Easy to lose focus when you get into busy lives

[Abigail]

Congratulations on the new job. Good luck :biggrin:

[fred]

Thumbs down because the policemen didn't allow us to go near the bonfire, hahaha


Thank you so much. Everything is falling into place. :) Now I'm taking advantage of my free one week before getting into the busy life! :)

Next week, go and show them what they have been missing all this time!
You don't need luck.. go and make your own!
Regards and best wishes..
Fred.

[Dedworth]

Thumbs down because the policemen didn't allow us to go near the bonfire, hahaha




Welcome to the Nanny State

[DAnn]

Sorry to hear about that Jen. I arrived here in March of this year and got a job end of June. All I can say is keep trying and keep applying. Don't lose hope.

Goodluck! :smile:

Hi gladz! That's a positive reply there! I have been looking out for jobs since after the New Year. Finally got my first job interview yesterday, was so nervous but I think I did well and I received positve feedbacks from the manager who interviewed me. I'm expecting to hear from them tomorrow. I pray that it will be good news that I will receive tomorrow! :-)

[DAnn]

Hi Jentobeharrison! Been reading through threads today and saw this post about you getting a job in Scottish Power. Just wanted to ask how is it working for them? I came across a job post online... since I have never heard of them till now, I ignored it. Hope all is well with you there :)