Redundancy

[TightPaulFolds]

I've just had skim read of the last page or two of this and it's brilliant stuff.

The general consensus I got is that everybody is too clever to be working?

The government's new spending review is clearly a big f**k up. All they needed to do was cancel all spending on education.

They would've solved the deficit crisis within a year and concurrently everybody would've been able to get jobs and everything would be great.

I should be PM.

The problem in lots of cases is that people don't tailor their CV/cover letter for the specific job.  Every job you apply for should have a unique CV and cover letter that is focused on that specific role and company.  No use having a 'one size fits all' CV, as you'll probably find that it actually doesn't fit anyone that well.  I know that this is more difficult with some job sites and if you're going through an agency.  But hard work in getting your introduction right can make the world of difference, especially in a competitive market.  Being on the other side of recruitment it's very easy to dismiss a 'vague' CV and short-list one that looks like it's tailored towards the actual role you've advertised.  What is the saying... "you don't get a second chance at a first impression"?  So very true when a recruiter is looking for reasons to eliminate candidates to put together a short-list for interviews.

As for going for work that you think you're over-qualified for, again tailor your CV so that it puts you across as the ideal candidate for the role.  Be creative where necessary (exaggerate some points, omit others) but try not to lie.  That won't do you any good long-term (unless you're a bloody good liar).

-> You don't get a second chance to make a good first impression.

[Claw75]

After the way this thread started going I initially wished I hadn't bothered posting on it.  Glad I did now, however, as as a result I got a PM when the thread was live from someone who had a job going at their place that might not need to be advertised if I was interested in taking it.  A few phone calls and meetings later, and I'm starting next Monday

I won't name my new boss publically in case he doesn't want me to, but thank you

and thanks to Dewi for starting the thread  that made it happen:)

[roscopiko]

After the way this thread started going I initially wished I hadn't bothered posting on it.  Glad I did now, however, as as a result I got a PM when the thread was live from someone who had a job going at their place that might not need to be advertised if I was interested in taking it.  A few phone calls and meetings later, and I'm starting next Monday

I won't name my new boss publically in case he doesn't want me to, but thank you

and thanks to Dewi for starting the thread  that made it happen:)

So ironically it actually was a peice of piss to get a job

Congrats

[Claw75]

After the way this thread started going I initially wished I hadn't bothered posting on it.  Glad I did now, however, as as a result I got a PM when the thread was live from someone who had a job going at their place that might not need to be advertised if I was interested in taking it.  A few phone calls and meetings later, and I'm starting next Monday

I won't name my new boss publically in case he doesn't want me to, but thank you

and thanks to Dewi for starting the thread  that made it happen:)

So ironically it actually was a peice of piss to get a job

Congrats

easy when it's not advertised and you're the only candidate

[kinboshi]

Nice one Claire. 

[GreekStein]

Wd Claire grats on the new job. vbol with it

[mondatoo]

Thread delivers,congrats Claire glgl.

[pleno1]

Thread delivers,congrats Claire glgl.

[outragous76]

Thread delivers,congrats Claire glgl.

[Jon MW]

Thread delivers,congrats Claire glgl.

[Laxie]

Absolutely DELIGHTED for ya Chicka!!!  Kudos to the blonde that helped make it happen too!

[Delboy]

VWP Claire Congrats and good luck

[thetank]

sausages

[sovietsong]

Thread delivers,congrats Claire glgl.

[ForthThistle]

Top Result.

VWD Claire and GLGLGL..

Fair play to the Blonde..

That's the sort of stuff that makes it soooo worthwhile to be part of Blonde!!!  

Brilliant.