How are people finding job hunting in the uk atm? I live in Bournemouth and struggle
Posted by Odd_Sir462@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 27 comments
So I’ve recently applied for 50+ jobs the past 3 months with a 5 mile radius I’ve been in retail/hospitality for 13 years so I have experience as well as supervisory experience I managed to land 3 interviews past week 1 for a nice pub in Poole and 2 for retail I dress smart with shirt and tie and hold myself up well in interviews as best as I can but lately I’ve been getting rejected a lot by telephone interviews or in person I speak a lot about my experience how I am with public all good stuff but no luck! It’s really tough is anyone else going through this as it’s mentally destroying ha?
adsm_inamorta@reddit
You know the answer to this, it gets discussed online and in the news often enough. Seems that most people, or at least the loud minorit, struggle like you.
Odd_Sir462@reddit (OP)
Elaborate?
SpectreSingh89@reddit
Remember it is not how many u apply to but how u apply. One method not working another one kicks in.
So, u searched on Totaljobs but look at the job agency. Give them a call and sound interested. Obviously they will say "Send CV over to my email" but... They may not forget about u. They wait a few months before calling u.
Know address of a company now hiring? Do something different like posting CV and cover letter, as it is unique. Especially if u have great handwriting the Cover Letter can be handwritten.
It's about being unique and thinking out the box.
Odd_Sir462@reddit (OP)
I’ll get a cover letter sorted, I get what your saying maybe I’m being to robotic
davehemm@reddit
Don't get your grammar wrong on CV, or cover letter. In your previous message : Your should have been - you're To should have been - too. Missing full-stop.
Odd_Sir462@reddit (OP)
My c.v is perfect, And so is my grammar! Be useful on information that might actually help!
bozwold@reddit
Dead. I've been applying for 12 months, get a recognition "thanks for applying" email and that's about it.
I got one rejection email saying they were looking for someone with less experience that they could train (pay the lower amount advertised...£14-£24p/h) ive got the highest qualification i can get as a spray painter, and 20 years experience.
I have genuinely run out of companies within commutable distance to apply to. Started applying to regular jobs, warehouse manufacturing etc... nothing.
I think my next career move is six feet under because I have run out of savings, valuables and excuses as to why this bill or that one hasn't been paid.
Odd_Sir462@reddit (OP)
Exactly what I’m going through! I’m also running out of company’s to apply for. It’s hard 3-4 years ago I could get a job easily but past 3 or more months has been difficult so I get it!
bozwold@reddit
Not sure if it's geopolitics or economic uncertainty that's making companies put the door to but I am on the brink of giving up entirely and seeing if I can survive in the wilderness. Eat the wrong berries and its game over kind of deal.
I dare you to sign on, I love reading headlines like "benefits pay better than work" my last UC payment with zero income was £32 in January. Won't cover rent because its a private landlord. Local council won't accept that I am unemployed single occupancy and state I have to pay the full amount.
32 whole pounds for rent, council tax, heating, fuel, VED, insurance...oh and food. I keep getting restrictions added to my account because they make timed and dated phone appointments and never call. Oh yeah, phone bill. Forgot about that one.
Sorry that turned in to a bit of a vent/rant. I am literally at the end of my tether, if someone hasn't hired me by the end of this month I think I'm going to have a nervous breakdown or stress related heart failure.
smackdealer1@reddit
I mean you know there's always crime lads
Odd_Sir462@reddit (OP)
I’m at that point, 18 emails and 6 rejections of actual interview jobs that I have years of experience for still not good enough 😂
bozwold@reddit
What would you suggest for a beginner?
himit@reddit
get to /r/dwphelp - that excuse for no housing sounds whack
bozwold@reddit
I've joined the sub, I'll ask the question when I'm in a better frame of mind, less doom and gloom more functional wording.
Because I haven't set up a direct debit or made payment on council tax the council is demanding payment in full, and I got the text today saying collections teams have been instructed to attend my property so my mind is basically in a blender right now. I must have spent 2 hours and 100+ attempts calling to speak to someone, just been getting an automated "we are experiencing a high volume of calls please call back later" then hung up on, or I was on hold for 50 minutes to then get hit with the same message.
Ran out of enthusiasm for breathing today but appreciate the suggestion
himit@reddit
Another thing for tomorrow: GP, tell him how depressed you're feeling. Ask for a social prescriber appt too.
They can hook you up with local mental health support, point you to places who can help you navigate the council fuckery, and there could even be local money/job initiatives they can refer you to.
I know it's hard, but don't give up. Take tonight to wallow then try and reach out.
roxieh@reddit
hugs. I see you. And you're not alone.
Prestigious_Cycle@reddit
I work in finance and have a good CV with good companies and I don't struggle at all finding new jobs if I want. Before I built up a good CV and job hopped onto better things I struggled massively and it felt like a nightmare being stuck at a job I hated for 5 years. Builds a nasty cycle of self doubt, anxiety, depression etc.
My best advice is pick out something very niche you have learnt from previous roles and enjoyed, highlight that experience, and try to move into roles that are focused on that niche.
Odd_Sir462@reddit (OP)
Thanks!
No_Chemist2922@reddit
Think of it as a numbers game, the more you apply the more opportunities you're gonna get.
Next, find out where you're failing the most. If you're getting rejected during phone screens you realy need to find out what are the reasons, like literally I had excel sheets to document down each application each interview and what questions were asked what i answered which worked which didn't etc. and just improved from there.
Just remember that every rejection IS a lesson, not a failure. You can only get better at interviewing over time. Grind out the numbers and your job is an eventuality.
Odd_Sir462@reddit (OP)
Thankyou, I’ll take this into practice!
Both-Walrus-13@reddit
I live near Felixstowe and got sacked from my previous role ( forklift driver) and I got a new job the next day.
Super-Craig@reddit
It's hard going on both sides of the fence my friend. They have me focusing on recruitment, training and peer review work for promotions and project placement this year. I'm sorting through thousands of applications, and attending hundreds of interviews, and then on top of that having to train the new hires, and then find a suitable placement for them.
Odd_Sir462@reddit (OP)
See that’s what I’m thinking I don’t think it’s because I’m not doing bad at interviews I think I’m up against 8+ other people who can do the job exactly like I could so realistically hiring managers have a pot of gold (potential employees) that they need sieve through 🤷🏻♂️
Delicious-Fee-6225@reddit
Don’t mention supervisor experience in interviews. Ambition is good but they also don’t want someone who’s going to come in and be a headache as they’re working a lower position than they’d like to be in.
What kind of things are being asked on interviews?
Have they given you any other feedback?
Odd_Sir462@reddit (OP)
Yeah it probably looks a bit arrogant stating that I’ve been in supervisory positions. I mean the past 3 interviews about my experience and times when I’ve shown great customer service so pretty basic stuff. I’m not sure if I’m to robotic and by stating my exp in what I’ve done in my past comes off to robotic like I’m reading my c.v out rather than being a human I’m trying to figure it out where I could be going wrong
Outrageous_Duck3227@reddit
same here mate, years in retail, barely any replies. few phone interviews then nothing. stuff that used to be “entry level” now wants manager level skills for minimum wage. it’s not you, it’s just stupidly hard to get hired right now
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