Long Term Unemployed

[Weazel2006]

I am currently looking for options relating to entry level IT. I have experience with leading a team of people learn the basics of maintenance,refurbishment and diagnostics as well as selling via ebay and in store.

 

I have experience of the following :

 

• multiple operating systems including windows,linux
• diagnosis,repair,refurbishment of it products
• imaging of systems for network deployment using switches,dhcp,tcpip,FOG imaging solution,pxe booting diagnostic tools and hdd wiping solutions.
• sales experience via ebay and in person
• document writing for in house training 
• quality assurance
• Acquiring parts and licenses
• Stock duties 
• Providing support to other businesses
• Polite telephone manner
• Programming experience in php,python,sql
• Out of box thinking of creative solutions

 

Not an exhaustive list

 

 

I am willing to learn and push myself. 

[Mister M]

27 minutes ago, Weazel2006 said:

I am currently looking for options relating to entry level IT. I have experience with leading a team of people learn the basics of maintenance,refurbishment and diagnostics as well as selling via ebay and in store.

 

I have experience of the following :

 

• multiple operating systems including windows,linux
• diagnosis,repair,refurbishment of it products
• imaging of systems for network deployment using switches,dhcp,tcpip,FOG imaging solution,pxe booting diagnostic tools and hdd wiping solutions.
• sales experience via ebay and in person
• document writing for in house training 
• quality assurance
• Acquiring parts and licenses
• Stock duties 
• Providing support to other businesses
• Polite telephone manner
• Programming experience in php,python,sql
• Out of box thinking of creative solutions

 

Not an exhaustive list

 

 

 

I am willing to learn and push myself. 

Given your experience I'm surprised someone hasn't taken you on. 

I thought that there was a shortage of IT specialists....

[bassett one]

it may sound daft but if you have a job its easier to get one,i was chatting to a bloke at kentucky and said are you new ,he said yes sort of ,i always work at a job like this when changing or being made redundent as it proves to my next employer that even though i have the skills i am a hard working person,he told me it helps prove that i am a worker and still active .its only a thought ,he said his mate although he had loads of qualifications he could not get a job had taken a brickies course and was earning top cash and thought why did i bother with university ,so good luck.

[Weazel2006]

My issue is that Ive never really worked. I have raised my daughter but had a litany of health and mental illness issues. Your not allowed to just live and as a male most of my life is frowned on.

 

Trust me I have no pride in myself

[bassett one]

well ever thought of working for yourself from home? its hard but keep trying and good luck

[Anna B]

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5 hours ago, Weazel2006 said:

I am currently looking for options relating to entry level IT. I have experience with leading a team of people learn the basics of maintenance,refurbishment and diagnostics as well as selling via ebay and in store.

 

I have experience of the following :

 

• multiple operating systems including windows,linux
• diagnosis,repair,refurbishment of it products
• imaging of systems for network deployment using switches,dhcp,tcpip,FOG imaging solution,pxe booting diagnostic tools and hdd wiping solutions.
• sales experience via ebay and in person
• document writing for in house training 
• quality assurance
• Acquiring parts and licenses
• Stock duties 
• Providing support to other businesses
• Polite telephone manner
• Programming experience in php,python,sql
• Out of box thinking of creative solutions

 

Not an exhaustive list

 

 

 

I am willing to learn and push myself. 

What you have here is the start of a very good CV to give to would-be employers. Citizens advice would help you knock it into shape and make it look professional. Then you have to get out there and sell yourself to possible employers. You could start by offering your services to charitable concerns as a volunteer to get some experience of work and some decent references. 

[Weazel2006]

That's what I am now trying to do. The hard part is explaining my lack of experience

[Max23Tyler]

On 25/04/2023 at 00:06, Weazel2006 said:

My issue is that Ive never really worked. I have raised my daughter but had a litany of health and mental illness issues. Your not allowed to just live and as a male most of my life is frowned on.

 

Trust me I have no pride in myself

Welcome to the forum! I know it can be difficult to find meaningful work when you have faced health and mental health issues. Don't be too hard on yourself - life can be unpredictable and sometimes it takes a bit of time to get back on track. You have already achieved so much in raising your daughter - that is something to be proud of. Don't forget that you have skills and knowledge gained from your life experiences that can be valuable in the workplace. You may just need a bit of time and support to work out how to channel those skills into meaningful work. I'm sure you will find the right opportunity soon.

[Weazel2006]

Done 6 interviews as of tommorow. It hurts how much I've been a lazy arse

[Weazel2006]

As of 2 weeks from now I HAVE A JOB!

 

I was told  I was exactly what they were looking for and here i am.

 

I am beyond amazed that they wanted me but they offered me the job on the spot.

 

It's working as an inbound IT role for business broadband technical issues

 

Here is to a whole new life