the_bloke Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 I am working at present, but that could change soon (my choice). Has I have been with the same employee for a long time, I have lost sight of the current job market. Fortunately i have got myself into a position where I don't have to chase the money. I am currently in IT but don't necessarily want to continue with that. In fact I have an almost completely open mind barring sales. Where do you go these days to get a job? Is it agencies first? Online sites? Is jobcentre still virtually useless? Would it be a bad idea to leave a job these days? (even if for one reason or another you are not enjoying it anymore). Most IT firms (such as the one I work for) exclusively use agencies and accept that paying commission is worth it against fielding candidates yourself. It's not a bad idea to leave a job, you aren't going to be vilified in an interview for saying you left the previous role for something new unless you have a CV full of annual job changes which then raises alarm bells. No employer wants to spend time and effort making a new employee one of the team for them to bail after six months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackydog Posted February 10, 2017 Author Share Posted February 10, 2017 Most IT firms (such as the one I work for) exclusively use agencies and accept that paying commission is worth it against fielding candidates yourself. It's not a bad idea to leave a job, you aren't going to be vilified in an interview for saying you left the previous role for something new unless you have a CV full of annual job changes which then raises alarm bells. No employer wants to spend time and effort making a new employee one of the team for them to bail after six months. I have been with the same employer for 28 years and have done a number of roles for them, the latest being IT technician (5 years). I have also got external accreditation to go with the experience. What I don't want to do is jump out of the frying pan into the fire, so to speak. I am really looking for a Mon - Fri job now, although i would be prepared to work outside those times on an occasional basis. I suspect that's not what most IT firms want?? but I am assuming that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melthebell Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 i hope your unemployment is short lived and you get back into work soon i hope the experience you are now going to endure will give you an insight into how crazy this system now is and how you can easily become sanctioned. why some people think its an easy life living on the dole beats me anyway good luck with the job hunting mel and let u know how you get on oh its a lot harder now than when i was one of maggies army before i can tell already. Filled in the online form for jobseekers and waiting for the call from them telling me when to go in. The id you need now aswell Two forms of identification for your partner, such as driving licence, passport, mortgage or rental agreement • For each of your partner's current paid jobs: • the most recent 5 weeks' or 3 months' wage slips or a letter from their employer stating: • the amount they normally receive (after any deductions) • the amount of any deductions (other than tax and National Insurance), e.g. for a pension • the amount of any expenses they incur for their job • Recent evidence of any capital that you and your partner have, such as: • Bank and building society statements • National Savings and Post Office statements • Premium bond certificates • Valuations of Unit Trusts, ISAs, PEPs or other investments • Income bonds or capital bonds • Money or property held in trust - including any set up for your child (ren) Statements and valuations should be less than a month old@@ • Any tenancy agreement, rent book or receipts, or a letter from your landlord or their agent showing the rent payable on your home • For each source of help with the costs of education: • evidence of the amount received, e.g. an award notice or bank/building society statements • For each amount of money owed to you, your partner or any of the children you are claiming for: • a letter from the person who owes the money showing the amount they owe • Two forms of identification for you, such as driving licence, passport, mortgage or rental agreement • You and/or your partner's P45 • For payments (other than wages) that you have received or expect to receive because a job ended in the last 12 months: proof of payment/entitlement and any papers that say what the payment is for easier to get into fort knox? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_bloke Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 I have been with the same employer for 28 years and have done a number of roles for them, the latest being IT technician (5 years). I have also got external accreditation to go with the experience. What I don't want to do is jump out of the frying pan into the fire, so to speak. I am really looking for a Mon - Fri job now, although i would be prepared to work outside those times on an occasional basis. I suspect that's not what most IT firms want?? but I am assuming that. Most IT firms are 9-5 Monday to Friday unless they are support jobs. Developers for example don't work weekends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alchresearch Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 I am really looking for a Mon - Fri job now, although i would be prepared to work outside those times on an occasional basis. I suspect that's not what most IT firms want?? but I am assuming that. IT in schools would be a good choice then. Salaries vary depending on level of experience. But you are guaranteed Monday to Friday, usually 8-4. Jobs listed here: http://www.edugeek.net/forums/educational-jobs/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclone Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Never walk out of a job, until you have another to go too. Good advice. As to where to look, I'd start with online, cwjobs, jobsite, jobserve, etc... ---------- Post added 10-02-2017 at 14:09 ---------- I have been with the same employer for 28 years and have done a number of roles for them, the latest being IT technician (5 years). I have also got external accreditation to go with the experience. What I don't want to do is jump out of the frying pan into the fire, so to speak. I am really looking for a Mon - Fri job now, although i would be prepared to work outside those times on an occasional basis. I suspect that's not what most IT firms want?? but I am assuming that. I suspect that there are plenty of 9-5 IT Technician jobs available. After all who needs employee laptops fixing out of hours when the office is closed... What exactly was your job as a technician though? ---------- Post added 10-02-2017 at 14:11 ---------- oh its a lot harder now than when i was one of maggies army before i can tell already. Filled in the online form for jobseekers and waiting for the call from them telling me when to go in. The id you need now aswell Two forms of identification for your partner, such as driving licence, passport, mortgage or rental agreement • For each of your partner's current paid jobs: • the most recent 5 weeks' or 3 months' wage slips or a letter from their employer stating: • the amount they normally receive (after any deductions) • the amount of any deductions (other than tax and National Insurance), e.g. for a pension • the amount of any expenses they incur for their job • Recent evidence of any capital that you and your partner have, such as: • Bank and building society statements • National Savings and Post Office statements • Premium bond certificates • Valuations of Unit Trusts, ISAs, PEPs or other investments • Income bonds or capital bonds • Money or property held in trust - including any set up for your child (ren) Statements and valuations should be less than a month old@@ • Any tenancy agreement, rent book or receipts, or a letter from your landlord or their agent showing the rent payable on your home • For each source of help with the costs of education: • evidence of the amount received, e.g. an award notice or bank/building society statements • For each amount of money owed to you, your partner or any of the children you are claiming for: • a letter from the person who owes the money showing the amount they owe • Two forms of identification for you, such as driving licence, passport, mortgage or rental agreement • You and/or your partner's P45 • For payments (other than wages) that you have received or expect to receive because a job ended in the last 12 months: proof of payment/entitlement and any papers that say what the payment is for easier to get into fort knox? So you need ID, and proof of income and/or employment status... Most of what you list won't apply to most people at a guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackydog Posted February 10, 2017 Author Share Posted February 10, 2017 (edited) I suspect that there are plenty of 9-5 IT Technician jobs available. After all who needs employee laptops fixing out of hours when the office is closed... What exactly was your job as a technician though? Nothing like that, i wouldn't know how to fix a laptop. Bit more specialised, Oracle database on Enterprise linux, unix, solaris NOT windows. All in the firing line stuff too. Edited February 10, 2017 by blackydog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melthebell Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Good advice. As to where to look, I'd start with online, cwjobs, jobsite, jobserve, etc... ---------- Post added 10-02-2017 at 14:09 ---------- I suspect that there are plenty of 9-5 IT Technician jobs available. After all who needs employee laptops fixing out of hours when the office is closed... What exactly was your job as a technician though? ---------- Post added 10-02-2017 at 14:11 ---------- So you need ID, and proof of income and/or employment status... Most of what you list won't apply to most people at a guess. dunno thats on the list to bring in as proof after i filled in the online application, i dont even get my p45 from work till end of feb grrrr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclone Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 Nothing like that, i wouldn't know how to fix a laptop. Bit more specialised, Oracle database on Enterprise linux, unix, solaris NOT windows. All in the firing line stuff too. Okay, so are you actually a DBA? Again, plenty of jobs that are 9-5, and probably plenty that also include some on-call rota. ---------- Post added 11-02-2017 at 10:04 ---------- dunno thats on the list to bring in as proof after i filled in the online application, i dont even get my p45 from work till end of feb grrrr You don't bring in proof for things you don't have though, like an overseas income or premium bonds or all the rest of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tzijlstra Posted February 11, 2017 Share Posted February 11, 2017 I suspect that there are plenty of 9-5 IT Technician jobs available. After all who needs employee laptops fixing out of hours when the office is closed... What exactly was your job as a technician though? Nothing like that, i wouldn't know how to fix a laptop. Bit more specialised, Oracle database on Enterprise linux, unix, solaris NOT windows. All in the firing line stuff too. Plenty of work out there for experienced sysops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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