Philjax Posted April 4, 2016 Share Posted April 4, 2016 Yeah Totaljobs looks a bit more up my alley. Cheers. I'll try the others too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members gmoney Posted April 5, 2016 Paid Members Share Posted April 5, 2016 I've agreed to give a mate and ex colleague a reference and they want to do it over the phone. Any ideas what they'll ask me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MungoChutney Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 Probably the same as they do on paper. Suitability, time keeping, attendance, trustworthiness etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Houchen Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Got an interview with a recruitment agency after I sent them my cv. No guarantee of a job or anything but it's done wonders for the self confidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperBacon Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Got an interview with a recruitment agency after I sent them my cv. No guarantee of a job or anything but it's done wonders for the self confidence. To work at the agency? I'm in recruitment if you need any tips bud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Houchen Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 No, just to register with them and see where it goes. Â Thanks a lot though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebra Kid Mark Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 No, just to register with them and see where it goes.  Thanks a lot though. Don't be nervous. They want you to succeed, they will be looking at all your positives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Houchen Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016  No, just to register with them and see where it goes.  Thanks a lot though. Don't be nervous. They want you to succeed, they will be looking at all your positives.  Yeah, that's a good point, thanks.  They've seen my CV so they must think I can do a job and get them commission. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members wandshogun09 Posted April 11, 2016 Paid Members Share Posted April 11, 2016 Good luck, Keith. Hope it goes well and something comes of it. There'll be good and bad stories about recruitment agencies but they helped my sister out big-time a couple of years ago when she fell out of work and was in a bit of a rut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Houchen Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Cheers! Â As I said, the self esteem boost is what I needed. Â I can be a charming fucker in interviews so any foot in the door is a good one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Thunderplex Posted April 11, 2016 Paid Members Share Posted April 11, 2016 I had nothing but positive experiences with Eden Brown, and agency in Manchester. The thing with agencies is that you tend to have to ring them at least once a week to start getting anything out of them. They only really want eager people, so this will help strengthen that. You also represent them to clients, so as long as you do well where you are placed, the jobs will come rolling in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Houchen Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 That's a good tip, thanks. Â Plus I'll give Eden Brown a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Thunderplex Posted April 11, 2016 Paid Members Share Posted April 11, 2016 Oh, and clear your inbox! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briefcase Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 I usually find that Indeed are pretty good to use but as with anything it helps if you apply for something you have experience in to be seriously looked at.  Speaking of which, I have just come back from WrestleMania, have had three weeks holiday and return to work tomorrow, never have I felt so depressed, think I'm looking for new jobs again, new challenge, more cash, that sort of thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slapnut Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 I usually find that Indeed are pretty good to use but as with anything it helps if you apply for something you have experience in to be seriously looked at.  Speaking of which, I have just come back from WrestleMania, have had three weeks holiday and return to work tomorrow, never have I felt so depressed, think I'm looking for new jobs again, new challenge, more cash, that sort of thing.  I'm in exactly the same boat as you Briefcase.  I've felt like crying on the way to work for the past two days.  I've got an easy job, I work for a very good, relaxed company and I get on well with the people I work with, but I have the most dull, boring, dead-end job you can imagine.  I really had high hopes of doing to do my masters at a drama school in September but I didn't get in, so now I have absolutely no idea what to do with my life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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