Friday 24 August 2012
One in a million.: Tempest Elite Marketing...
One in a million.: Tempest Elite Marketing...: Oh noo! My friend had an interview with 'Tempest Elite Marketing' yesterday! I was just on Twitter yesterday and my friend tweeted that she ...
Tempest Elite Marketing...
Oh noo! My friend had an interview with 'Tempest Elite Marketing' yesterday! I was just on Twitter yesterday and my friend tweeted that she was on her way to an interview! Excitedly I replied, "good luck! Where at?xx", her reply just filled me with doom, "marketing company in Hull!Ahh scary" - my reply, "it's not tempest elite marketing is it?" :[
And from there, I explained how I had also interviewed for them and how they sell you this big idea, trying to sell the job to you, not you selling yourself to the job. It's a very odd situation - pretty sure the people I know who have interviewed for them will agree.
So anyways, this morning, my friend links her blog post about it to her Twitter, I wasn't surprised by what she had written, she had noticed things that I had failed to mention in my original blog post about them.
Anyhow, give it a read here... http://thelifethatiswaiting.blogspot.co.uk/ @HollyBellUK
Remember, comments and feedback are welcome! @DebStevo90 :)
One tip; just don't even apply with them! Unless you're well up for pounding the pavements!!
Deborah xx
And from there, I explained how I had also interviewed for them and how they sell you this big idea, trying to sell the job to you, not you selling yourself to the job. It's a very odd situation - pretty sure the people I know who have interviewed for them will agree.
So anyways, this morning, my friend links her blog post about it to her Twitter, I wasn't surprised by what she had written, she had noticed things that I had failed to mention in my original blog post about them.
Anyhow, give it a read here... http://thelifethatiswaiting.blogspot.co.uk/ @HollyBellUK
Remember, comments and feedback are welcome! @DebStevo90 :)
One tip; just don't even apply with them! Unless you're well up for pounding the pavements!!
Deborah xx
Wednesday 22 August 2012
One in a million.: "How to make your CV sparkle..."
One in a million.: "How to make your CV sparkle...": Read this interesting blog article from someone who is also writing for grads.co.uk, he made some valid points on how to make your CV stand ...
"How to make your CV sparkle..."
Read this interesting blog article from someone who is also writing for grads.co.uk, he made some valid points on how to make your CV stand out from others, and he was able to recognize everything he was writing was a giant cliche. However, I just have a massive issue with one of his points mainly because not everyone is able to do it and it's just not realistic to most.
Here's a link to it...
http://blog.grads.co.uk/2012/08/22/how-to-make-your-cv-sparkle/
Point One...
"Study Abroad" Fair point to anyone that is able to study abroad, but most universities do not offer this opportunity so WHY would you suggest it when it's clearly not accessible to most students.
Point Three...
"Volunteer" A very fair point, everyone can get involved in volunteering and lets face it, helping a local charity litter pick looks alright on your CV.... not everyone can afford to go to Africa and build a school, toff.
Point Two...
"Travel" Now this annoys me more than it probably should, but not everyone has £5000 readily available to just wander off around the world going to Australia for a month then onto New Zealand and maybe a trip to Fiji - most people, just don't have the resources to go off travelling for a year after university and come back with stories to tell of them just sitting on beaches or not showering for a week. (eww) I have friends who have gone travelling, my friend Jen went to Australia for two years and I have nothing but respect for her because she didn't just mess about for two years, she worked hard and as a result was able to have an amazing time too, for that, she has my respect. But this guy writing this post although understands the idea of travelling is a cliche, it's an unrealistic goal that most students just cannot afford to do.
Props to the people that are able to do it, but unfortunately, it's an unrealistic way to improve your CV unless you're sitting on a pot of gold.
My top three CV tips.
1. Volunteer - yes, I know it's not ideal interrupting our amazing social lives (you what?!) but, you're helping your community and putting something attractive on your CV, and charities are always wanting volunteers, they can't get enough of them!
2. Include important occasions which you've been involved in. If you've helped organize events, charity days, coffee mornings etc, really squeeze every bit from it. It will show your dedication, that you're not entirely money orientated and convey that you've got a decent personality.
3. Use other people's CV's as guidelines, although each CV you send out should be tailored to the job you're sending it off for, it doesn't hurt to look over the CV of someone you know, who has worked in a few companies and knows what it important on a CV to get you noticed. Furthermore, I've found that looking on the jobs websites and sites such as the Guardian have plenty of tips and tricks to improving your CV. You should research what kind of look is the most effective and what will stand out to future employers...
Hope this helps.
As always, feedback is welcome.
Comments, or Tweet meeeeee @DebStevo90 :)x
Here's a link to it...
http://blog.grads.co.uk/2012/08/22/how-to-make-your-cv-sparkle/
Point One...
"Study Abroad" Fair point to anyone that is able to study abroad, but most universities do not offer this opportunity so WHY would you suggest it when it's clearly not accessible to most students.
Point Three...
"Volunteer" A very fair point, everyone can get involved in volunteering and lets face it, helping a local charity litter pick looks alright on your CV.... not everyone can afford to go to Africa and build a school, toff.
Point Two...
"Travel" Now this annoys me more than it probably should, but not everyone has £5000 readily available to just wander off around the world going to Australia for a month then onto New Zealand and maybe a trip to Fiji - most people, just don't have the resources to go off travelling for a year after university and come back with stories to tell of them just sitting on beaches or not showering for a week. (eww) I have friends who have gone travelling, my friend Jen went to Australia for two years and I have nothing but respect for her because she didn't just mess about for two years, she worked hard and as a result was able to have an amazing time too, for that, she has my respect. But this guy writing this post although understands the idea of travelling is a cliche, it's an unrealistic goal that most students just cannot afford to do.
Props to the people that are able to do it, but unfortunately, it's an unrealistic way to improve your CV unless you're sitting on a pot of gold.
My top three CV tips.
1. Volunteer - yes, I know it's not ideal interrupting our amazing social lives (you what?!) but, you're helping your community and putting something attractive on your CV, and charities are always wanting volunteers, they can't get enough of them!
2. Include important occasions which you've been involved in. If you've helped organize events, charity days, coffee mornings etc, really squeeze every bit from it. It will show your dedication, that you're not entirely money orientated and convey that you've got a decent personality.
3. Use other people's CV's as guidelines, although each CV you send out should be tailored to the job you're sending it off for, it doesn't hurt to look over the CV of someone you know, who has worked in a few companies and knows what it important on a CV to get you noticed. Furthermore, I've found that looking on the jobs websites and sites such as the Guardian have plenty of tips and tricks to improving your CV. You should research what kind of look is the most effective and what will stand out to future employers...
Hope this helps.
As always, feedback is welcome.
Comments, or Tweet meeeeee @DebStevo90 :)x
One in a million.: Job Centre, 22/08/2012
One in a million.: Job Centre, 22/08/2012: Communication is the key. For some reason, the job centre don't agree with this statement and none of the staff at the branch I visit seem t...
Job Centre, 22/08/2012
Communication is the key. For some reason, the job centre don't agree with this statement and none of the staff at the branch I visit seem to have a blummin' clue what they're suppose to be doing.
On my first visit, I was told that I would have to attend a young people's work shop - a presentation which would last about 20 minutes. I didn't resent going, I thought I may get something out of it, and if I didn't, it's only 20 minutes out of my day. However, what I do resent is being lied to and the lack of communication in that place. I was then told on my second visit that no, no I wouldn't be going to the group session, I would in fact be going to see my adviser. "Oh, okay then" I arrived today, with time to spare because apparently, being late can affect your benefits, what a load of Betty Crocker - they seem to just have their rules and don't consider people's situations. So I arrived today, in plenty of time, and was told "NO, I wouldn't be seeing my adviser I would in fact be going to the group session"... I stood there thinking "WTF!" - sort it out.
So waiting to be called through, I was thinking, "it'll be fine, it's only twenty minutes!", was called through and then informed, "no, no this won't be last twenty minutes, this is going to last an hour..." Ere whatttt! So not only have you messed me about but I am going to have to stay three times longer than what the original plan said.
I had my nephew to pick up, it was a family thing, everyone has them don't they - again, no consideration for your personal situations. I thought I would have enough time after my appointment to get to him just outside of town, I wouldn't have if I had of stayed. But they just don't get that, if you're the only person who can do it then why should I be penalized for it. I can't just forget my responsibilities, Jesus, you're judged if you do bring your kids to job centre, and you're judged if you have to leave to get them. Getting childcare for a twenty minute appointment is expensive and unnecessary but then again, they don't give a shit about that do they. Because they hold the power, they can stop your benefits whenever they want.
I got it rearranged but was informed that as I am not a primary carer, it could affect my benefits. The urge to tell them to F-off was high but decided to just thank them for their co-operation and I'd see them next week. I was told that I should basically keep my entire day free when I know I am at job centre, unfortunately, I refuse to allow a visit to the job centre rule my entire Wednesday every other week, when I am there for twenty minutes. That's just ridiculous I told 'Dom' - who actually took time to look through my benefits sheet to see what I had written.
Well, it wouldn't bother me having to go to this appointment but I just wish that the staff at Market Place Hull would sort their shit out, stop messing people about, know who you're suppose to be seeing and don't just change things for the fudging fun of it.
Something that was pointed out to me today was that there seem to be more G4S staff (security) working the doors than actual staff trying to find people bloody jobs. The day I come back to here and write that I felt it went really good, and that my adviser (who I am yet to meet!!!!) has found me a great job, then I'll admit defeat, admit that I was wrong. But right now, the only thing they are, are useless utter morons who obviously don't know whether they're coming or going.
So, I would say that today's trip to the job centre has been less than successful, anyhow, I've got to go back next Wednesday for the group session - hopefully, it will be alright! (I hope)
Any who,
You don't agree?
You do?
Let me know @DebStevo90
or, leave a comment!
On my first visit, I was told that I would have to attend a young people's work shop - a presentation which would last about 20 minutes. I didn't resent going, I thought I may get something out of it, and if I didn't, it's only 20 minutes out of my day. However, what I do resent is being lied to and the lack of communication in that place. I was then told on my second visit that no, no I wouldn't be going to the group session, I would in fact be going to see my adviser. "Oh, okay then" I arrived today, with time to spare because apparently, being late can affect your benefits, what a load of Betty Crocker - they seem to just have their rules and don't consider people's situations. So I arrived today, in plenty of time, and was told "NO, I wouldn't be seeing my adviser I would in fact be going to the group session"... I stood there thinking "WTF!" - sort it out.
So waiting to be called through, I was thinking, "it'll be fine, it's only twenty minutes!", was called through and then informed, "no, no this won't be last twenty minutes, this is going to last an hour..." Ere whatttt! So not only have you messed me about but I am going to have to stay three times longer than what the original plan said.
I had my nephew to pick up, it was a family thing, everyone has them don't they - again, no consideration for your personal situations. I thought I would have enough time after my appointment to get to him just outside of town, I wouldn't have if I had of stayed. But they just don't get that, if you're the only person who can do it then why should I be penalized for it. I can't just forget my responsibilities, Jesus, you're judged if you do bring your kids to job centre, and you're judged if you have to leave to get them. Getting childcare for a twenty minute appointment is expensive and unnecessary but then again, they don't give a shit about that do they. Because they hold the power, they can stop your benefits whenever they want.
I got it rearranged but was informed that as I am not a primary carer, it could affect my benefits. The urge to tell them to F-off was high but decided to just thank them for their co-operation and I'd see them next week. I was told that I should basically keep my entire day free when I know I am at job centre, unfortunately, I refuse to allow a visit to the job centre rule my entire Wednesday every other week, when I am there for twenty minutes. That's just ridiculous I told 'Dom' - who actually took time to look through my benefits sheet to see what I had written.
Well, it wouldn't bother me having to go to this appointment but I just wish that the staff at Market Place Hull would sort their shit out, stop messing people about, know who you're suppose to be seeing and don't just change things for the fudging fun of it.
Something that was pointed out to me today was that there seem to be more G4S staff (security) working the doors than actual staff trying to find people bloody jobs. The day I come back to here and write that I felt it went really good, and that my adviser (who I am yet to meet!!!!) has found me a great job, then I'll admit defeat, admit that I was wrong. But right now, the only thing they are, are useless utter morons who obviously don't know whether they're coming or going.
So, I would say that today's trip to the job centre has been less than successful, anyhow, I've got to go back next Wednesday for the group session - hopefully, it will be alright! (I hope)
Any who,
You don't agree?
You do?
Let me know @DebStevo90
or, leave a comment!
Monday 20 August 2012
One in a million.: The 'willing to relocate' debate.
One in a million.: The 'willing to relocate' debate.: "Are you willing to relocate?" Is a question that I am faced with on many occasions whilst on the job hunt - luckily, my answer is yes. Ho...
The 'willing to relocate' debate.
"Are you willing to relocate?"
Is a question that I am faced with on many occasions whilst on the job hunt - luckily, my answer is yes. However, if the question was, "do you want to relocate?" - my answer would be a stern, no!
I long ago knew I would have to move an hour or even two away to be able to find a 'proper' career. I don't mean to make it sound like you can't have a proper career where I live, but you're a lot less likely to be able to have one. Anyways, I knew that I would have to move, a commitment I wasn't thrilled about but knew it would have to happen. I was told by my dad last year that "no one is waiting to hire Deborah Stevenson when she comes out of university" - err I know that, I'm not a dipshit. I knew that, I never had the attitude that someone would hire me straight away, but I didn't realize how much where I live currently would influence everything about my job search journey.
I spoke to a recruitment agency about four weeks ago. The girl on the phone said she was concerned over time, so could she phone me back the next day. She never did.
I think I put her off when I told her where I live. She queried if I would be willing to locate, I explained how I would but I would really like to stay in Yorkshire - which I don't think it an unreasonable request. And I think the fact I wasn't in London, or the surrounding areas put her off dealing with me and helping me find a job. Oh well. What can you do but pick yourself back up and keep trying.
My friend was in touch today, he told me how he'd had an interview in Sheffield yesterday, it went really well but didn't think he would get it. I asked him what could be stopping him from being offered the position if the interview and tasks went really well. He explained that the woman interviewing him asked where his town was located.. he explained it was in East Yorkshire - she apparently didn't look amused and told him that they wanted to hire someone more in the Sheffield area because they could be called in 'at any moment'. I find this attitude unfair because he had to say that he had family who were living in Sheffield and were willing to allow him to live with them. It's obvious that his location will be a major factoring in whether he is offered the job - surely if they wanted 'locals' applying for the job, then in the job description, it should say that. It's like when the East Riding of Yorkshire Council advertise jobs on Twitter and in the title it says 'INTERNAL ONLY', they usually receive a reply from me saying something like; "If this position is internal only, why are you even bothering posting about it on Twitter. #morons" - just send it in a mass email to everyone, surely that would be easier, and then they wouldn't have to deal with people sending them replies calling them morons.
I've been applying for internships all weekend and noticed that many said they'll only consider London based applicants - probably so that they don't have to pay expenses beyond London zone 6.
I was further told that I probably wouldn't be able to get the Job Centre to pay for the expenses of me going to work experience in London - fair enough, I might have to fight hard to get the funding, but there just aren't the resources here in Hull like there are in the capital. I might be fighting a losing battle, but at least I am making the effort to want to do work experience. *sigh*
How is everyone else working round applying for jobs further afield? Are you just not even considering a move? Or, the further away the better?
Let me know.
As always, leave comments, you're feedback is always welcome!
or, give me a tweet! @DebStevo90
I'm so bored it's unreal. :[
Deborah xx
Is a question that I am faced with on many occasions whilst on the job hunt - luckily, my answer is yes. However, if the question was, "do you want to relocate?" - my answer would be a stern, no!
I long ago knew I would have to move an hour or even two away to be able to find a 'proper' career. I don't mean to make it sound like you can't have a proper career where I live, but you're a lot less likely to be able to have one. Anyways, I knew that I would have to move, a commitment I wasn't thrilled about but knew it would have to happen. I was told by my dad last year that "no one is waiting to hire Deborah Stevenson when she comes out of university" - err I know that, I'm not a dipshit. I knew that, I never had the attitude that someone would hire me straight away, but I didn't realize how much where I live currently would influence everything about my job search journey.
I spoke to a recruitment agency about four weeks ago. The girl on the phone said she was concerned over time, so could she phone me back the next day. She never did.
I think I put her off when I told her where I live. She queried if I would be willing to locate, I explained how I would but I would really like to stay in Yorkshire - which I don't think it an unreasonable request. And I think the fact I wasn't in London, or the surrounding areas put her off dealing with me and helping me find a job. Oh well. What can you do but pick yourself back up and keep trying.
My friend was in touch today, he told me how he'd had an interview in Sheffield yesterday, it went really well but didn't think he would get it. I asked him what could be stopping him from being offered the position if the interview and tasks went really well. He explained that the woman interviewing him asked where his town was located.. he explained it was in East Yorkshire - she apparently didn't look amused and told him that they wanted to hire someone more in the Sheffield area because they could be called in 'at any moment'. I find this attitude unfair because he had to say that he had family who were living in Sheffield and were willing to allow him to live with them. It's obvious that his location will be a major factoring in whether he is offered the job - surely if they wanted 'locals' applying for the job, then in the job description, it should say that. It's like when the East Riding of Yorkshire Council advertise jobs on Twitter and in the title it says 'INTERNAL ONLY', they usually receive a reply from me saying something like; "If this position is internal only, why are you even bothering posting about it on Twitter. #morons" - just send it in a mass email to everyone, surely that would be easier, and then they wouldn't have to deal with people sending them replies calling them morons.
I've been applying for internships all weekend and noticed that many said they'll only consider London based applicants - probably so that they don't have to pay expenses beyond London zone 6.
I was further told that I probably wouldn't be able to get the Job Centre to pay for the expenses of me going to work experience in London - fair enough, I might have to fight hard to get the funding, but there just aren't the resources here in Hull like there are in the capital. I might be fighting a losing battle, but at least I am making the effort to want to do work experience. *sigh*
How is everyone else working round applying for jobs further afield? Are you just not even considering a move? Or, the further away the better?
Let me know.
As always, leave comments, you're feedback is always welcome!
or, give me a tweet! @DebStevo90
I'm so bored it's unreal. :[
Deborah xx
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