no references

[rainmaker]

helloo guys especially to those filipina wife who can share their experiences on how they managed to get a job here in the UK. Can anyone share to me please?
I have been applying job online but i dont have references to put. u cannot complete the form without it, i dont know anyone here. so what i did in the form was i put my husband as my references just to complete the form.you will provide two so i put him there twice. I think that was the reason why my application unsuccesful. i got email from 3 companies i have been applied to, they all said unsuccesful.
I really want to have a work coz i have been here for 2 months now , i want to give some contributions to my husband.
and does anyone know what website i can sign up for searching a job?

thank you all.. cheers

dont be discourage keep on applying. i had the same predicament as yours when i came here five years ago.

First thing to do is to ask your self what kind of job would you like.If you are thinking of a job which you had back in the Phil.(your profession in Phil.),you might find it dificult to apply for that job coz most of them will be looking for UK work experience. Your work experience in Pinas has no merit. If you really want to practice your profession here in UK, my advice is to study again here while working if you can manage.

But If you want a job right away the best thing to do is to go to a recruitment agency, then look for jobs which you think you can do. some of my friends work in factories, some in warehouse, some in restaurant, etc., you can do part time or full time job, whichever you prefer.

hope this help

[Arthur Little]

If you are thinking of a job which you had back in the Phil.(your profession in Phil.),you might find it dificult to apply for that job coz most of them will be looking for UK work experience. Your work experience in Pinas has no merit. If you really want to practice your profession here in UK, my advice is to study again here while working if you can manage.

So it would APPEAR ... most notably, in the likes of the Medical and/or Teaching Professions, as Joe Bloggs and myself will both testify!!

[pumpkins]

most of the companies / recruitment agencies preferred to have references with a UK address, its really so hard to think how you can manage to supply them when you just new here in the UK.

i think it is more easier to do some charity / volunteer work as what bluebirdjones said and get character reference from them
or unless there is fellow filipina here who can be one of my character reference if that is possible and if it is that ok.. please anyone

[Arthur Little]

most of the companies / recruitment agencies preferred to have references with a UK address, its really so hard to think how you can manage to supply them when you just new here in the UK.

That's very true ...

i think it is more easier to do some *charity / volunteer work as what bluebirdjones said and get character reference from them
or **unless there is fellow filipina here who can be one of my character reference if that is possible and if it is that ok.. please anyone

A *good ... for a start, at least! Doubt if the **alternative you suggest is, though ... because THEY'RE unlikely to know you well enough.

[pumpkins]

That's very true ...



A *good ... for a start, at least! Doubt if the **alternative you suggest is, though ... because THEY'RE unlikely to know you well enough.

yes you are right arthur.
so i think i search for charity/ volunteer work now

thanks for all your replies guys
you are always there to help