I've just heard from the employment agency...
#1
I've just heard from the employment agency...
He said the manager in the shop was very impressed with me and my knowledge of plumbing, but I was up against someone who although they had no knowledge of plumbing what so ever had plenty of retail experience.
Yet the job advertised for someone with exposure to the plumbing trade to be trained up to sell plumbing goods, so I met the criteria and the other guy didn't yet he got the job
I don't understand how he even got the interview, oh well
Yet the job advertised for someone with exposure to the plumbing trade to be trained up to sell plumbing goods, so I met the criteria and the other guy didn't yet he got the job
I don't understand how he even got the interview, oh well
#2
Re: I've just heard from the employment agency...
Originally Posted by fraser
He said the manager in the shop was very impressed with me and my knowledge of plumbing, but I was up against someone who although they had no knowledge of plumbing what so ever had plenty of retail experience.
Yet the job advertised for someone with exposure to the plumbing trade to be trained up to sell plumbing goods, so I met the criteria and the other guy didn't yet he got the job
I don't understand how he even got the interview, oh well
Yet the job advertised for someone with exposure to the plumbing trade to be trained up to sell plumbing goods, so I met the criteria and the other guy didn't yet he got the job
I don't understand how he even got the interview, oh well
You'll get there, Fraser. It will happen for you.
#3
Re: I've just heard from the employment agency...
Originally Posted by Geordie George
You'll get there, Fraser. It will happen for you.
My CV will be getting some creative enhancement from now on.
#4
Re: I've just heard from the employment agency...
Originally Posted by fraser
He said the manager in the shop was very impressed with me and my knowledge of plumbing, but I was up against someone who although they had no knowledge of plumbing what so ever had plenty of retail experience.
Yet the job advertised for someone with exposure to the plumbing trade to be trained up to sell plumbing goods, so I met the criteria and the other guy didn't yet he got the job
I don't understand how he even got the interview, oh well
Yet the job advertised for someone with exposure to the plumbing trade to be trained up to sell plumbing goods, so I met the criteria and the other guy didn't yet he got the job
I don't understand how he even got the interview, oh well
sorry to hear that mate
#5
Re: I've just heard from the employment agency...
Originally Posted by fraser
He said the manager in the shop was very impressed with me and my knowledge of plumbing, but I was up against someone who although they had no knowledge of plumbing what so ever had plenty of retail experience.
Yet the job advertised for someone with exposure to the plumbing trade to be trained up to sell plumbing goods, so I met the criteria and the other guy didn't yet he got the job
I don't understand how he even got the interview, oh well
Yet the job advertised for someone with exposure to the plumbing trade to be trained up to sell plumbing goods, so I met the criteria and the other guy didn't yet he got the job
I don't understand how he even got the interview, oh well
#6
Re: I've just heard from the employment agency...
Hi Fraser,
It's been ages! Sorry to her about the job. That sucks. I'll be joining you in unemployed land - this is the last week of my current contract (a job where I've actually had to do work - hence so little BE time!)
Anyway Good luck with the hunt. Give it some time and something fantastic is sure to come along!
Chin up!
Jem
It's been ages! Sorry to her about the job. That sucks. I'll be joining you in unemployed land - this is the last week of my current contract (a job where I've actually had to do work - hence so little BE time!)
Anyway Good luck with the hunt. Give it some time and something fantastic is sure to come along!
Chin up!
Jem
#7
Re: I've just heard from the employment agency...
Originally Posted by Un-Co
Hi Fraser,
It's been ages! Sorry to her about the job. That sucks. I'll be joining you in unemployed land - this is the last week of my current contract (a job where I've actually had to do work - hence so little BE time!)
Anyway Good luck with the hunt. Give it some time and something fantastic is sure to come along!
Chin up!
Jem
It's been ages! Sorry to her about the job. That sucks. I'll be joining you in unemployed land - this is the last week of my current contract (a job where I've actually had to do work - hence so little BE time!)
Anyway Good luck with the hunt. Give it some time and something fantastic is sure to come along!
Chin up!
Jem
Thanks
#8
Re: I've just heard from the employment agency...
Originally Posted by fraser
Hello Jem, lovely to hear from you twice
Thanks
Thanks
See what happens when you don't get enough practice at this posting business
#9
Joined: Mar 2004
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Re: I've just heard from the employment agency...
Originally Posted by fraser
He said the manager in the shop was very impressed with me and my knowledge of plumbing, but I was up against someone who although they had no knowledge of plumbing what so ever had plenty of retail experience.
Yet the job advertised for someone with exposure to the plumbing trade to be trained up to sell plumbing goods, so I met the criteria and the other guy didn't yet he got the job
I don't understand how he even got the interview, oh well
Yet the job advertised for someone with exposure to the plumbing trade to be trained up to sell plumbing goods, so I met the criteria and the other guy didn't yet he got the job
I don't understand how he even got the interview, oh well
#10
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Re: I've just heard from the employment agency...
Hi Fraser,
thats crap news mate, they weren't worthy of you, I say.
Keep going, you'll get there.
thats crap news mate, they weren't worthy of you, I say.
Keep going, you'll get there.
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Joined: Mar 2004
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Re: I've just heard from the employment agency...
Rich sits here with Arkon on one shoulder and Lacey on the other.
#12
Re: I've just heard from the employment agency...
Originally Posted by rossifumi
Absolutely nothing to do with them giving it to the Australian applicant would you say? Uh oh, think this may ruffle a few feathers.
He also asked me if I smoke as they all smoke in there, maybe he didn't want a non-smoker.
Last edited by fraser; Jul 11th 2006 at 2:20 am.
#13
Joined: Mar 2004
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Re: I've just heard from the employment agency...
Originally Posted by fraser
Hard for it not to enter my mind mate as the agency guy did the first interview and was impressed by me, the second interview was with the shop manager and didn't really cover any of my experience, I just spent an hour in the shop with him why he showed me how the computer worked and where everything was, and how all their procedures worked, what was the point?
He also asked me if I smoke as they all smoke in there, maybe he didn't want a non-smoker.
He also asked me if I smoke as they all smoke in there, maybe he didn't want a non-smoker.
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Re: I've just heard from the employment agency...
Originally Posted by fraser
He said the manager in the shop was very impressed with me and my knowledge of plumbing, but I was up against someone who although they had no knowledge of plumbing what so ever had plenty of retail experience.
Yet the job advertised for someone with exposure to the plumbing trade to be trained up to sell plumbing goods, so I met the criteria and the other guy didn't yet he got the job
I don't understand how he even got the interview, oh well
Yet the job advertised for someone with exposure to the plumbing trade to be trained up to sell plumbing goods, so I met the criteria and the other guy didn't yet he got the job
I don't understand how he even got the interview, oh well
Sorry to hear that, usual crap, why do they have to make such simple jobs sound like brain surgery , I mean how difficult is it to sell a flamin U bend or waste fitting.
Cant you get on with a plumber, get the aussie experience, licence and then earn some decent money (if preprared to go out contracting and associated hassles/expenses) ? Good luck anyway.
#15
Re: I've just heard from the employment agency...
Originally Posted by fraser
He said the manager in the shop was very impressed with me and my knowledge of plumbing, but I was up against someone who although they had no knowledge of plumbing what so ever had plenty of retail experience.
Yet the job advertised for someone with exposure to the plumbing trade to be trained up to sell plumbing goods, so I met the criteria and the other guy didn't yet he got the job
I don't understand how he even got the interview, oh well
Yet the job advertised for someone with exposure to the plumbing trade to be trained up to sell plumbing goods, so I met the criteria and the other guy didn't yet he got the job
I don't understand how he even got the interview, oh well
Really sorry to hear that Fraser. Don't let the buggers get you down....Onwards and upwards and creativity is the game!
Cheers
Ginny