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john the manc

john the manc

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I just surfed the jobrapido website advertising jobs.
Every one was application 'online'. It seems these days that you have to apply to apply for a job as you cant get through to any company without having to write out a half hour profile to every job advertised.
Its getting ridiculous.
Are they doing away with telephones?:mad:
 
john the manc said:
I just surfed the jobrapido website advertising jobs.
Every one was application 'online'. It seems these days that you have to apply to apply for a job as you cant get through to any company without having to write out a half hour profile to every job advertised.
Its getting ridiculous.
Are they doing away with telephones?:mad:
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It is easier and cheaper for an employer to review online applications than sit listening to someone asking pointless questions about digs and whether or not weekend work is available.

It is also easier because the potential employer doesn't necessarily have to expain to an individual why they will not offer them a start - even if they fulfill the employment criteria.

As for writing out a profile everytime you apply, why not save a template to your computer and make minor adjustments to suit a particular job role?
 
We all know the guy who writes the best cv is not always the best on the tools I say best way to take someone on is to see them do the job
 
dexter said:
We all know the guy who writes the best cv is not always the best on the tools I say best way to take someone on is to see them do the job
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That is true Dexter, but it gets costly and messy.

Best to try an do as much homework on someone before they start as possible.
 
Havespannerwilltravel said:
If thats the case why have you picked Jason Gibbs for the Thailand team? We all know hes a tosser.;)
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I thought he might be able to show us how to build an 8 x 8 tower, or how to hang a cuplock staircase.

Coz I wouldn't have a clue...
 
dexter said:
We all know the guy who writes the best cv is not always the best on the tools I say best way to take someone on is to see them do the job
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Here's an idea :idea: It has become fashionable these days for people to attach a photo to their CV's. I always throw them straight in the bin unless I am looking for a female secretary or receptionist then a photo is a necessity.
How about if people attached a short video of them scaffolding to the CV's. Then prospective employers could see how they work, safety culture etc.
 
That's a fantastic idea! That's why your a gaffa!
 
A lot of employers seem to be just compiling names and contacts for the time they get the work and then they'll be ready to go... Know of a few round our end that are doing this..
 
Havespannerwilltravel said:
Here's an idea :idea: It has become fashionable these days for people to attach a photo to their CV's. I always throw them straight in the bin unless I am looking for a female secretary or receptionist then a photo is a necessity.
How about if people attached a short video of them scaffolding to the CV's. Then prospective employers could see how they work, safety culture etc.
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I have seen management look at a photo on a CV and say I don't like the look of him and bin it straight away ,so its not a good idea .
But as HSWT says its a necessity for a female secretary ,because you wouldn't want a dolly bird in your office would you ,it would be a terrible distraction.
 
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yeah,not wrong there Nick. men are predators and dollybirds for shaggin,no wonder some a these companies go down the pan.lol.
 
phil181 said:
It is easier and cheaper for an employer to review online applications than sit listening to someone asking pointless questions about digs and whether or not weekend work is available.

It is also easier because the potential employer doesn't necessarily have to expain to an individual why they will not offer them a start - even if they fulfill the employment criteria.

As for writing out a profile everytime you apply, why not save a template to your computer and make minor adjustments to suit a particular job role?
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*nods*
 
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