Unemployed
Mar 15th 2009, 10:26 am
#46
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Re: Unemployed
Mar 15th 2009, 11:19 am
#47
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Re: Unemployed
It can be demotivating to send off application after application but your turn has got to come sometime. Keep plodding away guys. I know it's an old cliche but the more applications you put in, the more chance you have. You've got to be in it to win it as they say.
I wish everyone luck as I know how hard it can be
I wish everyone luck as I know how hard it can be
Mar 15th 2009, 11:31 am
#48
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Re: Unemployed
I have to say the recruitment process itself seems to be SLOW I had an interview at the start of Feb and had all but given up hope when two weeks ago I was told I'd made it through to the next stage...two weeks later I've still not heard a thing! Another job I'm interested in has been choosing which candidates to call for interview for three weeks now....I guess I'm saying hang in there you could still be in the running and not realise it! I wish things could speed up a bit and I hope you are all working soon...before day time TV drives us all crazy lol!!!
I feel the best way to go is to get a temp job (if you can), then at least you can start working and networking quickly.
Hazel
Mar 15th 2009, 12:02 pm
#49
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Re: Unemployed
My OH has been applying for loads of jobs back in Aus since before xmas, we are still thinking shall we just take the plunge and come back this year? He's had quite a lot of interest but only a couple of good interviews, we are thinking maybe cos we are back here. Do you think we would be mad to just come back? (Hes specializes in building sub stations).. So unsettling 
Mar 15th 2009, 1:01 pm
#50
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Re: Unemployed
I landed here mid october had my electricians license sorted by the end of october and not a sniff at any work yet, my partner also has no work we have 2 kids and never thought we would have to budget for such a long period of unemployment. Probably got enough funds for another 6 weeks and then not really sure what we shall do, possibly sell the car to pay for flights back to UK. i cant even get a job pushing the trolleys round coles as they know as soon as a job in your field comes your way youre off!! I have applied for every suitable job, rang countless companies and driven round for days calling in on sites and still nothing.
Talk about living the dream, its turning into a nightmare.
Talk about living the dream, its turning into a nightmare.
we are feeling exactly the same as you, hubby driving round all sites etc and nothing trouble is he cant even get licensed not even a piggin provisional, he works in air con plumbing and fits "Installs, maintains and repairs piping, ducting and equipment for heating, cooling and ventilation of buildings or vessels"
despite this job being taught on plumbing course here the plumbers board dont issue licenses for this job
I would go back tomorrow this is definitely turning into a nightmare.
we have nowhere else to turn
Mar 16th 2009, 6:45 am
#51
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Re: Unemployed
we are feeling exactly the same as you, hubby driving round all sites etc and nothing trouble is he cant even get licensed not even a piggin provisional, he works in air con plumbing and fits "Installs, maintains and repairs piping, ducting and equipment for heating, cooling and ventilation of buildings or vessels"
despite this job being taught on plumbing course here the plumbers board dont issue licenses for this job
I would go back tomorrow this is definitely turning into a nightmare.
we have nowhere else to turn
despite this job being taught on plumbing course here the plumbers board dont issue licenses for this job
I would go back tomorrow this is definitely turning into a nightmare.
we have nowhere else to turn
Mar 16th 2009, 7:19 am
#52
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Re: Unemployed
hope so sally x
Mar 16th 2009, 8:19 am
#53
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Re: Unemployed
Anyone been told "they've progressed with candidates with more 'local' knowledge" ?????????
Mar 16th 2009, 8:36 am
#54
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Re: Unemployed
not exactly told, but my hubby did get a job in a trade he has being doing for 25 years within 1/2 hour there was a bit of a discussion about some bloke who had been moved to accommodate my OH (not sacked) things got a bit confrontational and within the hour hubby was back at home being told he was not up to the job
absolute bollox he worked for some of the biggest international companies in the world and he wasnt up to standard for a small workshop in cairns.
Although not prove something was said in that office and he lost his job.
This week they are advertising again this time stating Australian qualified :curse: a must.
absolute bollox he worked for some of the biggest international companies in the world and he wasnt up to standard for a small workshop in cairns.
Although not prove something was said in that office and he lost his job.
This week they are advertising again this time stating Australian qualified :curse: a must.
Mar 16th 2009, 9:02 am
#55
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Re: Unemployed
The ones where he phoned lost interest as soon as they heard the Scots accent. He has over 25 years experience but unfortunately no local knowledge.
Wishing you the best of luck!
We're only managing to survive as I am working. I have a government position where I have to give 200% to be taken half seriously.
Mar 16th 2009, 9:07 am
#56
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Re: Unemployed
Hoping and praying that something will come up as I really don't want to go back to the UK. OH is working which is keeping us afloat at the minute but we want to live.............
Lynn xx
Mar 16th 2009, 9:35 am
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Re: Unemployed
We have been here 12mths nxt week in that time I have applied for 700+ jobs worked in a coffee shop for 4 mths and was offered a job as a receptionist took the job and lost it because in thier words they dont understand me. So here I am once again applying for jobs.
Good luck to all you job hunters out there. Dont give up just keep on plugging away something WILL come up.
Suexx
Good luck to all you job hunters out there. Dont give up just keep on plugging away something WILL come up.
Suexx
Mar 16th 2009, 10:01 am
#58
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Re: Unemployed
Sorry to hear similar stories I hope we are all working soon lets remember giving up everything you know (good jobs, your own house, close family and friends) takes strength of character, good planning and a lot of bravery and motivation all good attributes an employer should value.
Mar 16th 2009, 10:38 am
#59
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Re: Unemployed
it doesnt seem 5 minutes since I was on the ever lasting whinging pom house seller thread, now i find myself on the unemployed thread, I really want to be on a positive good news thread for a change. 
Mar 16th 2009, 11:10 am
#60
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Re: Unemployed
Well a bit of good news is that I had an interview today! I'm not sure if I'll get an offer but it's a start.
I'm not sure if I'll get an offer but it's a start.