cjjf Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 I was made redundant at the end of march ,and so far have had no luck in finding a new job . I apply for jobs on a daily basis and have registered with lots of jobsites+recruitment agencies, now i have got to the point where i'am applying for anything and everything, but i'am finding it quite soul destroying that i've not heard back from any would be employers.I'am currently on contribution based jobseekers which is quite frankly the most depressing thing i've ever had to do and the jobcentre advisors are no help at all. I'am trying to stay positive and am hoping that it won't be for much longer. Anyone in a similar situation ? do you have any tips to give? thanks not really sure why i wrote this,just needed to vent a little i suppose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ sheffield Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Sorry I dont have any tips other than just keep at it, I hope you get sorted soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 I know how rough it is mate, and I know from painful experience that job centre "advisors" are about as much use as a chocolate fireguard and that's putting it in family friendly terms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wednesday1 Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 I was made redundant at the end of march ,and so far have had no luck in finding a new job . I apply for jobs on a daily basis and have registered with lots of jobsites+recruitment agencies, now i have got to the point where i'am applying for anything and everything, but i'am finding it quite soul destroying that i've not heard back from any would be employers.I'am currently on contribution based jobseekers which is quite frankly the most depressing thing i've ever had to do and the jobcentre advisors are no help at all. I'am trying to stay positive and am hoping that it won't be for much longer. Anyone in a similar situation ? do you have any tips to give? thanks not really sure why i wrote this,just needed to vent a little i suppose Can't offer you any advice, but if it's any consolation there are many in the same boat as you. All you can do is keep trying and hopefully something will turn up. Best of luck to you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerrangaroo Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Been there done it, thankfully it was only for a few months. It's crap and I hope your luck changes real soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Macbeth Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 I was made redundant at the end of march ,and so far have had no luck in finding a new job . I apply for jobs on a daily basis and have registered with lots of jobsites+recruitment agencies, now i have got to the point where i'am applying for anything and everything, but i'am finding it quite soul destroying that i've not heard back from any would be employers.I'am currently on contribution based jobseekers which is quite frankly the most depressing thing i've ever had to do and the jobcentre advisors are no help at all. I'am trying to stay positive and am hoping that it won't be for much longer. Anyone in a similar situation ? do you have any tips to give? thanks not really sure why i wrote this,just needed to vent a little i suppose Much depends on the type of job. Do you also look at local government websites? For instance, SCC has quite a variety of jobs in schools. Teaching assistants, cleaners, child welfare workers, ict support and caretakers. Have a look here: https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/whats-new/job-vacancies.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonzo77 Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 I was made redundant at the end of march ,and so far have had no luck in finding a new job . I apply for jobs on a daily basis and have registered with lots of jobsites+recruitment agencies, now i have got to the point where i'am applying for anything and everything, but i'am finding it quite soul destroying that i've not heard back from any would be employers.I'am currently on contribution based jobseekers which is quite frankly the most depressing thing i've ever had to do and the jobcentre advisors are no help at all. I'am trying to stay positive and am hoping that it won't be for much longer. Anyone in a similar situation ? do you have any tips to give? thanks not really sure why i wrote this,just needed to vent a little i suppose Did you get any severance pay? I was made redundant from my job at HSBC several years ago. I took the pay off and set up my own business. There are plenty of businesses that need little capital to get started, as long as it's something you are passionate about. Whatever you do, good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane39 Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 I was made redundant at the end of march ,and so far have had no luck in finding a new job . I apply for jobs on a daily basis and have registered with lots of jobsites+recruitment agencies, now i have got to the point where i'am applying for anything and everything, but i'am finding it quite soul destroying that i've not heard back from any would be employers.I'am currently on contribution based jobseekers which is quite frankly the most depressing thing i've ever had to do and the jobcentre advisors are no help at all. I'am trying to stay positive and am hoping that it won't be for much longer. Anyone in a similar situation ? do you have any tips to give? thanks not really sure why i wrote this,just needed to vent a little i suppose Sad and bad times for a lot of people at the moment pal. Looks like you are pulling your weight and looking for work. Keep yourself shipshape.And don't turn into a potato couch,or lose hope. Keep body and mind active!Something will turn up.. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shogun Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Iv'e mostly been self employed every time I had a job I got the sack, the best and only job I stuck at and liked I got made redundant from,do something for your self have a think at what you are good at beets working for some one else, you can get a lot of help from the government as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjjf Posted May 23, 2012 Author Share Posted May 23, 2012 Thanks to all for the comments . Think i was just feeling a little sorry for myself yesterday , The severance pay i got wasn't as much as i had hoped to get and after paying a few bits and bobs off there wasn't really enough left over to do anything with. Will research the setting up on my own idea in more depth though as i quite like the idea of being my own boss thanks again everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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