http://www.jobseekersadvice.com/forum2 Career advice forums from the Jobseekers Advice team. en Sat, 31 Jul 2010 23:19:15 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.jobseekersadvice.com/forum2/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.jobseekersadvice.com/forum2 http://www.jobseekersadvice.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=5968&goto=newpost Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:08:19 GMT I’ve been out of work for about 2yrs and am now trying to get back in. My background is in the IT sector and as you can imagine it’s very... I’ve been out of work for about 2yrs and am now trying to get back in. My background is in the IT sector and as you can imagine it’s very competitive. I was off due to ill health, but have not put this down as my reason, I feel the absence is going against me and have not had much luck with being invited to interviews, which I can kind off understand when you are being compared with those who are current. Can someone please advice me what to due as this is starting to get me down now.

Thank you ]]> CV and Resume Discussions force1 http://www.jobseekersadvice.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=5968 http://www.jobseekersadvice.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=5967&goto=newpost Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:09:30 GMT Hi, yes I am new to this forum. My daughter is being royally screwed by the system, so I am looking for definitive answers. I am looking for where... Hi, yes I am new to this forum.
My daughter is being royally screwed by the system, so I am looking for definitive answers.
I am looking for where I can find the latest official rules for JSA, as used by those working in the system. There are so many rumours and myths that the officials can say whatever they want and get away with it.
So, does any one know where an online 'handbook' is.
Cheers ]]> Introduce Yourself The Typeist http://www.jobseekersadvice.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=5967 http://www.jobseekersadvice.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=5963&goto=newpost Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:04:43 GMT Hey. Just wanted to say hello and that I am glad to be aboard. Look forward to reading posts and sharing my own. Have a great day. Hey. Just wanted to say hello and that I am glad to be aboard. Look forward to reading posts and sharing my own.


Have a great day. ]]> Introduce Yourself jbgunn http://www.jobseekersadvice.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=5963 http://www.jobseekersadvice.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=5959&goto=newpost Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:57:23 GMT Hi everyone ..... Interesting forum. Just posted a lengthy post in the resume appraisal forum and looking forward to your answers. :confused: ... Hi everyone

..... Interesting forum. Just posted a lengthy post in the resume appraisal forum and looking forward to your answers. :confused:

Regards

:cool: ]]> Introduce Yourself MrsWoman http://www.jobseekersadvice.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=5959 http://www.jobseekersadvice.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=5956&goto=newpost Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:08:10 GMT Hi. I have gained an nvq 2 in health and social care through working with adults with learning disabilities. I have always wanted to work with... Hi. I have gained an nvq 2 in health and social care through working with adults with learning disabilities. I have always wanted to work with children though. Are my qualifications transferable or will i need to study some other course? i am not working at the moment as i found that i paid more out in childcare (i have 4 children) than i actually earned. My friend that works in a nursery also has an nvq 2 in health and social care but i am unsure if it makes a difference how you got it ie, working with adults or children. Any advice would be greatly appreciated ;) ]]> General Career Change Advice beckie http://www.jobseekersadvice.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=5956 http://www.jobseekersadvice.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=5954&goto=newpost Wed, 28 Jul 2010 22:23:41 GMT I'm job searching and wanting to relocate. Have been to dozens of interviews & meetings with recruiters, but NONE offer to cover expenses. Not even the ones that got to second interview. What experiences have people had with this and are there any rules to get companies to cover this, even if only partially? ]]> Job Seeker Rant Forum abf http://www.jobseekersadvice.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=5954 http://www.jobseekersadvice.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=5950&goto=newpost Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:24:29 GMT Hey all.

Haven't posted on here in over a year.

I'm really down about my future.

I had a weekend in a factory for over two years but was sacked for gross misconduct(something of nothing but in the company's eyes a big offence)

Obviously that's not good for potential job opportunities :(

The thing about it is, i was going to leave anyway, due to transports difficulties but obv i didn't want to go out this way.

Even when i was working there, i was on the lookout for a mon-fri job and have been for the best part of 18 months now but with little joy - had a few weeks work via agency's here and there but nothing long-term.

I'm now pretty much depressed and i don't use that word lightly...i just don't see any light at the end of the tunnel...my self-esteem is at an all time low and hence i never want to leave the house...i haven't been out clubbing in about 6 months that's how bad it is...for a 23 year old that's obviously not right.

I know alot of people are out of work and the ecomony is a dire state but has anyone any advice for me to find work?? i'd do any kind of work tbh.

Advice would be welcome. Thanks. ]]> Advice On Specific Careers oli_21 http://www.jobseekersadvice.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=5950 http://www.jobseekersadvice.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=5949&goto=newpost Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:37:21 GMT Hi readers,
Lost my job again! I lost my job in March 2009 - both my g'f and I were made redundant after I told our boss that I am hiv+. Yeah, time for an Employment Tribunal - that's coming up in the last week of September and I can't wait.
I felt very unfairly treated and it affected me badly. I went off the rails... drink, drugs, crashed my car, went mental, (almost) lost my partner. So 2009 went by without me hardly noticing it.
2010 I did a bit of temporary work in January and February and managed to land a new job in March. I hated it immediately and should have started looking for a job the first day I started. I'm a Management Accountant and I could see their accounts were in a real mess - I tried to sort them out but changing the culture in a business is like trying to change the culture of a country - impossible, don't even try. The staff they had in place didn't like being told where they were going wrong and I lasted four months before they got sick of me trying to do things correctly.
So I'm back on the pile and forums have helped me a lot in the past so I thought I'd join up. I hope I can stay for a while, get some encouragement and join in with you all.
See you on the boards
sss ]]> Introduce Yourself Snake http://www.jobseekersadvice.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=5949 http://www.jobseekersadvice.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=5948&goto=newpost Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:09:06 GMT Dear Everyone!

I need some help. I've finished my studies in the UK and got back to my country (Hungary) - which was a wrong decision after all. Because here is nothing to do with PRINCE2. However I'm really passionate about this method.
I would like to use my knowledge and experience in any way but all I get back is a rejection or no reply.

I would be thankful for any advice on my CV.

Thank you and
Best Regards,

Zoltan

And my CV:

Zoltan Ambrus

Address Mobile
D.O.B.
Email zzoollttaann@gmail.com
Skype



Profile

An adaptable and successful Software Development Project Manager with experience across multiple and varied IT projects. A team player with excellent knowledge of PRINCE2. Supreme communication skills with a proven ability to work with all levels of customer and staff. Enjoys multitask working in a varied role with an element of business analysis, project management and end-user coordination

Achievements

Invented a new service for the company that has been awarded with money prize and made Ł 37k profit.
Successfully handled a tricky prime contractor saving Ł 6k for the company.
Tried to implement PRINCE2 into the company’s own methodology.
Compiled the Roland Berger analysis for the company extremely quickly.

Skills

Communication Skills:
Previous experiences in a multinational company as a relationship manager successfully demonstrated the ability to work with the direct customer service environment. Experienced how important is to be helpful with clients because if they are pleased with the service it will enhance the company’s reputation.
________________________________________
IT:
An experienced and efficient user of all Microsoft applications including Microsoft Project. Programming experience in Java, C, Delphi, VB. Studied networking – LAN, MAN, WAN, Novell, MySQL Server.
Dissertation project – A Case study comparison between PRINCE2 and the Hungarian IT system development in a postal operation.
________________________________________
Teamwork/Problem Solving:
All previous roles involved teamwork. Communication by email and by telephone. Being a part of the management team at a multinational company meant using advanced problem solving skill. As a coordinator managing the developer and the test team. As a relationship manager dealing with customers was essential. Easy co-operation with anybody.
________________________________________
Administrative/Organization:
Leadership experience as a leader of two in a testing project, and when had to perform the weekly operation monitoring for the top management where the control role was mine. Mostly worked without supervisor.


Work History and Experience

Hungarian Post - Aug '09 to Present
Position: Assistant Project Manager
Achievements: Promoted from Test Leader to Assistant Project Manager.
Assistant PM of the PJR (data bank system development) project’s second and third phase, managing 4 people - supporting the Project leader, and simultaneously helps to direct another large IT project of a new online solution at the company. Also the coordinator of the 2010’s development concept plan of the PJR project.
Tasks: determining deadlines, setting up milestones
________________________________________
Hungarian Post - Mar '08 to Aug '08
Position: System Testing Leader
Achievements: Promoted from Data Management Co-worker to Test Leader due to the successful participation in development that was highly commended by the management. Tasks: Testing the developments, leading the testers, compiling and coordinating the weekly operation monitoring for the top management. ________________________________________
Hungarian Post - Jan '07 to Feb '08
Position: Relationship Manager
Made newspaper-action plans, trading result statements. B2B experience by dealing with other delivery companies and self employed people or groups to deliver advertising releases on behalf of the Hungarian Post.
________________________________________
Hungarian Post - Feb '06 to Dec '06
Position: Data Management Co-worker
Achievements: part of the large team which has developed the Newspaper Centrum’s new data processing system.
Tasks: Have made analysis, cover the IT support for the West Hungarian Newspaper Centrum, like virus removal, install and set up pc’s and printers, network administration.


Qualifications

Sep '08 to Jun '09 University of Bedfordshire
BSc - Computer Science Level 3 (2:2)
The Final Year Project is a case study comparison about PRINCE2 and projects in Hungary.
01 Sep '02 to 15 Jun '07 University of Pecs
Computer and Technology department degree (Incomplete)
01 Sep ’00 to 15 Jun ’02 Kodolanyi Janos Trade School, Pecs, Hungary
High Class Programmer

Interests:

Like cars and like to drive very much. In the free time like to watch movies, read something on the internet (can find anything you want. When something exists then it could be found), go to a gym, or enjoy swimming.


Reference: ]]> CV and Resume appraisals zzoollttaann http://www.jobseekersadvice.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=5948 http://www.jobseekersadvice.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=5942&goto=newpost Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:09:45 GMT Recently graduated been applying and sending my CV off for months now, any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thankyou! Curriculum Vitae... Recently graduated been applying and sending my CV off for months now, any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

Thankyou!

Curriculum Vitae


Personal Skills
I work extremely well as part of a team or on my own having experience in a sales and customer focused environment offering customers what they want and exceeding their expectations by going above and beyond what they ask to give them the best experience. I have also lead teams on busy shifts having to stay calm and make quick decisions whilst still maintaining customer focus. This has taught me to quickly look for the best options or alternatives to resolve problems in the best possible manner

Education
I have recently completed a degree in Business Management at York ST John University, achieving a 2:2 classification. I attended secondary school at Hall Cross form 2000 till 2007, I gained 13 GCSE’s all at a grade C or above including business studies at grade A and maths and English at grade B. I also gained 4 A-Levels in I.C.T, English Literature, Economics and General Studies.

Employment History
I have worked at Pizza Hut for five years from 24th of October 2004 until present. I work in a very busy environment in both the back and front of house as a chef and a waiter. My duties consist of working in the restaurant and kitchen serving customers and preparing their orders, I take care of deliveries signing for and unpacking into relevant places and labelling where necessary. I have trained new staff in the kitchen and restaurant to high standards, I have also trained existing staff members when implementing a new system in store. Other duties include making sure all company codes for all activities are completed for cleaning and preparation of food and products. I have also leads teams on busy shifts which includes delegating jobs to appropriate people, monitor speeds of service and problems and maintain motivation when staff may be feeling overwhelmed.

Hobbies and Interests
I have played hockey since the age of 15 and I have been a member of different clubs I am now a member of the York St. John Hockey Team and have played against many other University teams and train every Monday evening. I am also a member of York City Hockey Club, playing team sports so much has allowed me to improve my skills of working within a team and enhanced my communication skills. I also enjoy meeting up with friends and family, playing recreational football and pool.

References
Pizza Hut in Doncaster-Mr Sam Deans (Manager)
Telephone
Personal
Ian Hall, 2 Birchwood Dell, Bessacarr, Doncaster, DN4 6SY,
More on request ]]> CV and Resume appraisals JoeGore http://www.jobseekersadvice.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=5942 http://www.jobseekersadvice.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=5941&goto=newpost Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:57:57 GMT Hi just started my CV as im planning to apply for an office job to earn some money in my gap year as i've just finished college. Dont really have any work experience except the work experience i did at school (Greenkeeper at a local Golf Club). Kinda hit a brick wall with what else to write, i know im missing things just not sure where/what.


Matthew Spencer
* *******
*******
*******
********

Email: ************
Home: ***********
Mobile: ************


An energetic, self-motivated individual with proven ability to manage their own work aswell as work effectively within a team. Able to relate well to the public, in person and on the telephone. Computer literate - well-versed with Windows, word processing (preferably MS Word) and spreadsheets (pref. Excel).

Education

*********** High School (2003-08)

GCSEs:
Physical Education – A
Religious Studies – B
History – B
English – C
Science – CC
Geography – C
Maths – D
French – D

********** College (2008-2010)

A-Levels:
History – C
Business Studies – C
Geography – C

Key Skills ICT ]]> CV and Resume appraisals mattspencer http://www.jobseekersadvice.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=5941 http://www.jobseekersadvice.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=5938&goto=newpost Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:27:03 GMT I work for a company that provides online job search support to professionals - currently delivered in conjunction with Jobcentre Plus. We've learned a lot from our members about what tools can best aid a jobseeker and it seems the most important thing is that these can be completely personalised.

As such, we're looking to develop a new, completely customisable online product (think BBC/iGoogle) - a page which features a number of job hunting tools streamed straight to you and featuring only relevant information.

If you had such a tool, what would you want it to feature? What kind of information would you like to have at your fingertips when job hunting? In fact, would such a thing be beneficial at all, or are there other ways you prefer to manage your job search?

Any feedback will be gratefully received, I'm really fascinated to hear more about what tools can provide real benefits...

I look forward to reading your thoughts.

Bea ]]> General Career Change Advice Bea http://www.jobseekersadvice.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=5938 http://www.jobseekersadvice.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=5937&goto=newpost Sun, 25 Jul 2010 18:29:46 GMT Hi. I've been working in a hotel as a receptionist for 3 years. However, the reason my employer hired me, was because of my computer skills. And even though I did spent _most_ of my time at the reception, part of the time I spent maintaining computers (reinstalling windows/software, upgrading hardware on PCs, simple adsl router configurations, doing basic logos for the boss, created an intranet website for the company and did some promoting of his existing external websites and many other IT related things). Now that I finished my undergraduate degree in Computer Networks, I'd like to get an IT job (hopefully in networks or programming). At the moment, I am puzzled as to what should I write on my cv as my occupation/duties for the beforementioned 3 years. Should I mention my handling of computers, and if yes, how best would I do that?

P.S. I should probably also mention that those 3 years is the only work experience I have. ]]> CV and Resume Discussions Tux http://www.jobseekersadvice.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=5937 http://www.jobseekersadvice.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=5936&goto=newpost Sun, 25 Jul 2010 15:17:49 GMT hi to all,

i have done b.tech in electronics in 2008.....did job in content writing just to gain some exp( as recession was at it's peak that time).....past some time i felt like entering into web development/designing......hence, i left my job and at present, i am doing course in web designing ryt now.......but now i am more interested in development part.....i have knowledge about html, action script....... side by side i m pursuing MBA(distance)



just wanted to know whether i have taken a right decision with my career????


though i haven't decided on which trade to go for in MBA......i m planning to go for operations......is it worthwhile???? or should i go for HR as one of my frnd is offering me job as a hr manager....just confused please help me ]]> Web Design Careers rjoshi http://www.jobseekersadvice.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=5936 http://www.jobseekersadvice.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=5934&goto=newpost Sat, 24 Jul 2010 04:37:27 GMT Hi,
I'm new to the forum and seeking career advice. I'll start a new thread for advice though.

I'm a graduate of Electronics and Electrical Engineering (1992), management studies (1994) and took Engineering Council part 2 exams in Quality and Reliability Engineering, Communications Engineering, Management (1999).
From 1994-2001 I was successful in the telecomms industry, travelled much of Europe working only with blue chip clients for blue chip fees. In 2001 the industry crashed.

Desperate for any work at all, I made the mistake of placing my career in the hands of agencies and have only been picking up bits and pieces of electrical work since then, which I'm unsuited to. It generally involves working stupid hours in appalling conditions for the widest of people for a few months, then having no work for a period. I loathe every minute of it. I had a stint as a manager at an oil company.

I'm eager to return to the telecomms industry.
I'm not particularly good at the self-promotion thing and sick of the sight of my CV and writing about myself.

My career search strategy isn't working, in fact I'm no longer sure I have one. They stopped calling ages ago. I dial my telephone periodically to make sure it's not disconnected.

There are no executive jobclubs or mutual support agencies around these parts and the Jobcentre seems to have turned into a benefits centre, so a little cut off from networking opportunities. Lets not get started on the user interface of the Jobcentre's new direct.gov site.

If only the fairy jobmother would do all the promotion for me!

Well, enough of my moaning, hope we can provide mutual assistance.

PS: sorry for my part in developing call centre technologies. ]]> Introduce Yourself TelcoOrBust http://www.jobseekersadvice.com/forum2/showthread.php?t=5934