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Why Might I Be Struggling To Get A Job?
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I've been out of a job for a month and only had 2 interviews then got one next week
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I've suggested that Abbey give a lot of thought to what she's actually interested in. Taking a job because it's convenient or simply because there is nothing else can be counterprodu
12:06 Mon 24th Jul 2023
Here's some advice, Abbey.
1. Don't dress like someone who stands on Hollywood Boulevard waiting for a punter.
2. Show enthusiasm and do a bit of research about the business or organisation that you're applying to.
3. When you've finished answering questions, ask a few of your own and actually act like you want the job.
4. Smile when you meet your interviewer and keep eye contact throughout.
1. Don't dress like someone who stands on Hollywood Boulevard waiting for a punter.
2. Show enthusiasm and do a bit of research about the business or organisation that you're applying to.
3. When you've finished answering questions, ask a few of your own and actually act like you want the job.
4. Smile when you meet your interviewer and keep eye contact throughout.
Seems you can't stick at anything for long especially if it interferes with your social life. You are constantly asking for advice but never seem to take it when offered. Try going back to McDonalds but realise you would have to work shifts so don't think you can start there then want time off to go out with your mates when it suits you.
Okay, so when it's your turn to ask questions here's a few to start with.
1. What training will you provide in this role?
2. What specific qualities are you looking for in the person whom you will ultimately appoint to the role?
3. What opportunity is their for growth and development within the role?
4. As someone for whom delivering results is very important, how will my performance be reviewed and measured?
If you get the job you've got to graft, go above and beyond and be prepared to take the rough with the smooth. It's the only way you're going to climb the ladder and make a better life for yourself.
1. What training will you provide in this role?
2. What specific qualities are you looking for in the person whom you will ultimately appoint to the role?
3. What opportunity is their for growth and development within the role?
4. As someone for whom delivering results is very important, how will my performance be reviewed and measured?
If you get the job you've got to graft, go above and beyond and be prepared to take the rough with the smooth. It's the only way you're going to climb the ladder and make a better life for yourself.
Did your last employer let you know about any areas you needed to improve on during your probation?
Did you let your employer know if you needed any additional support or weren't sure about any aspects of the training?
Probation is two-way so unless you tell your employer you need additional support, training or a reminder and you fail to meet the standards, they might be thinking they've telt you everything but you're just not up to it.
By the same token, if you're doing what you think is a good or at least adequate job and you're not telt otherwise so you can make adjustments, that is the employer's fault.
Did you let your employer know if you needed any additional support or weren't sure about any aspects of the training?
Probation is two-way so unless you tell your employer you need additional support, training or a reminder and you fail to meet the standards, they might be thinking they've telt you everything but you're just not up to it.
By the same token, if you're doing what you think is a good or at least adequate job and you're not telt otherwise so you can make adjustments, that is the employer's fault.
I think I’ve said this before - do voluntary work eg. in a charity shop.
That way you will get experience of different roles.
It will also show that while out of work you were not just sitting idle.
You may also find that if you get a part time job, you could keep on with the charity work. Again this will look good for you.
That way you will get experience of different roles.
It will also show that while out of work you were not just sitting idle.
You may also find that if you get a part time job, you could keep on with the charity work. Again this will look good for you.
