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The good thing about this game is that you can always do it as a hobby and make some money on the side with it! Wink
While the SEO / web design industry is more and more dominated by younger folks, I don’t think that necessarily excludes others.
You have to start somewhere – whether it’s earning money as a business or creating experience to apply for jobs with. I guess you’ve already got a website or two online so perhaps you could look at monetising those?
Or you could setup some more and slap on some advertising?
Film is a glamour profession and it can take years, even working for nothing, to break in. I appreciate your problems because I have been trying to hawk a script idea for years.
I do not know any better than you but my approach is to be brief, highly professional, try to talk the talk and send them something easy to handle in terms of an example.
I think there may be some careers which putting your salary on your CV may be a good thing (I thinking along the lines of performance based commissions, etc) but on the whole I don’t think it’s a great idea.
For most people, it’s extra information that’s largely irrelevant to your work history – CV’s get cluttered enough without excessive information.
I’ve also had interviewers asking my past / current salary – I’m not really sure how to avoid the question to be honest! Maybe someone else can offer advice on that!
I don’t know much about it but there’s something called MCSE (Microsoft Certified System Engineer) might be worth googling to see what it entails etc
Hi there!
Does anyone know of any good apps or websites which help you find either part or full time work?
Ideally as a waiter in a restaurant or work in a pub.
Anything in the hospitality industry really!Thanks!
Alex
Hi Alex,
Try cv library
Dear Sir/Madam,
I recently read your vacancy for retail in the local Universal Jobs match, or on your web site, and I would like to apply for the post. I am keen to build upon my existing experience and work in a busy demanding work environment. I have achieved my Food Hygiene Certificate Level 2 and my Professional Cookery Level 2 qualification, giving me the required levels of competency in all of these areas. I am reliable, flexible and work ready to start immediately.
Please find enclosed a copy of my current CV for your information.
As you can see, I have had work experience within a school catering and I have successfully completed catering, food handling and cookery courses, which have all included customer service.
My key skills include:Proven ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
To ensure excellent customer service at all times
Working knowledge of health and safety procedures, working in a safe and hazard free environment
I would be grateful for any interest shown in my application and I am available for contact or interview at a time convenient to you and I hope to hear from you in the near futureYours faithfully
hi sharon,
this is only a job seekers forum so you should make your application via B&M career site.
Thank you.
Well that’s a difficult one, and you are in the best position to answer this for yourself since you know the individuals involved, and are most likely to know how they will respond.
Even if there is no specific policy, your employment contract may stipulate what you can or can’t do regarding references and contacting clients once you have left.
The owner of the company is the best person to provide a reference. Even if he doesn’t like you leaving he should provide an honest opinion of your abilities and qualities, also many recruiters will not accept a new employee unless they have a reference from your most recent employer (for example the NHS will not hire an employee unless they have a reference from their current or most recent employer).
That said, your question seems to be more a question of whether it is ethical to ask clients for a reference, and this has to be down to your own morals.
If you are not planning to leave immediately it might be worth creating a LinkedIn profile, and asking clients, colleagues and your boss to provide endorsements or recommendations for you and the company. This may avoid you having to specifically ask in a letter, and can be seen by future employers.
If you do decide to send an email to clients, it would be best practice to ask the owner of the company first. The wording of your proposed email seems reasonable. It would probably be best to send this from your company account, but I understand your concerns that you may not have access to the account, in which case you could send it from your personal account.I hope that has been of some help, and good luck!
Here are the top 10 entry level job at oil rigs:
1. Roustabouts
Basically they do everything needed to be done at the oil rigs. We can call them general labour for the oil rigs. Carry, clean, store, set up etc.
They will also help other on complicated jobs as well. So all the basic, dirty and hard jobs on these guys and they are earning pretty well salaries.
2. Steward
They do What stewards do usually. Cleaning rooms, kitchens, laundry etc.
3. Rig Welder
In order to work as a rig welder you will need to have CITB trade certification.
4. Scaffolders
A difficult and dangerous job that is why they get paid much higher than other at an oil rig.
5. Radio Operator
It is an important role thats explains the high salaries they get.
6. Medical
No descriptions needed. Nurses etc.
7. Storeman
Working on the dry side of the oil rigs.
8. Painter
Painting on real high platforms.
9. Motorman
Mechanical work.
10. Electrician
Usual duties as an electrician.
Good luck.
No I don’t think it would be cheeky. It would be appropriate. You gave up the interview for a preferred interview, just explain the situation. The worst they can say is no!
Even if the original post that the agency were putting you forward for is no longer available, they may have other opportunities on their books.
You’ve clearly had a hard time in the job hunt and I would suggest that you take a short time to focus.
I don’t know how much information you have put on your CV about your previous careers, or how long you were with any of them, but if I was looking at your CV I would be reluctant to employ you also because of your inconsistent work history. You have also clearly stated that you don’t know what field you are interested in and if you are suggesting this in your cover letter or CV, even by omission, you will not be selected for the next level.
I would suggest that invest some time in working out what you want to do. What are your interests? What motivates you to get out of bed in the morning? Do you enjoy singing? Teaching? Working with animals?
Then take some time to jot down the things that you are already experienced in and/or good at. What skills do you possess that could benefit someone else (there must be lots if you stuck it in the army for even a short time).Once you have put these things together try to form some sort of job role that matches these. Once you are motivated to find a career that you think you would really enjoy, you will find that this shines through in your application form and is likely to be noticed by employers. Don’t just go for the first thing that’s out there, work out what you want to do then pick up the phone and speak to prospective employers.
If you get stuck at any point in the above process, please let us know and we’d be happy to help you some more.
Here are very common interview questions that you should prepare for:
- Tell me about yourself.
- What are your strengths?
- What are your weaknesses?
- Why do you want this job?
- Where would you like to be in your career five years from now?
- What’s your ideal company?
- What attracted you to this company?
- Why should we hire you?
- What did you like least about your last job?
- When were you most satisfied in your job?
- What can you do for us that other candidates can’t?
- What were the responsibilities of your last position?
- Why are you leaving your present job?
- What do you know about this industry?
- What do you know about our company?
- Are you willing to relocate?
- Do you have any questions for me?
We also have the answers of those interview questions on this forum, please search for them.
You may receive company related questions as wel so do a quick research about them online.
Good luck.
