I've had a few months off work, but am now ready to start looking for something else. However it's been 15 years since I last filled in an application form or had an interview so I'm a little rusty to say the least.
I wondered that if anyone else is looking for a job we could help each other out with strange application questions, cv formats and (hopefully) interview prep.
I'm aiming for at least 3 applications a week. I submitted one yesterday, but fear I made a bit of a pigs ear of it, and have another one to check over and submit today.
The one yesterday was a really interesting/challenging job that I am not really experienced enough for, but feel I could definitely wing it; the money and hours were great. The one today is school hours, and not difficult but the pay is less than living wage.
Anyway, it'd be good to have some buddies along the way 
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BillMurrey · 08/12/2015 09:49
OK, second application submitted and a third requested. This one was advertised, but I had to call to get the application pack. Is that odd, or is it just me?
Anyway, I did call and had a bit of a stilted conversation with the woman. I think I was probably supposed to ask some questions but I couldn't really think of any without having read through the app pack first.
I saw another but it involved 'extensive travel' - don't think I could manage that one with the school run. 
Place marking, I will be back when I'm not about to fall asleep
Yay! you came!
Was starting to think I'd have to go it alone.
jclm and joopy do you get interview feedback? I'm in the same boat as you although my dc are older. I had the holy grail of jobs until recently. Great pay and school hours. I know I'm highly unlikely to get that again, but I really still need it. Dc1 has just started secondary school and I'm not keen for her to spend whole days in the holidays on her own.
I didn't mention any of this in the interview I had last week, really not sure when to bring it up tbh. Not confident of getting the job as I really don't have what they need but the interview went well and I felt very proud of myself doing a presentation etc. Will ask for honest feedback if I don't get it. Should find out tomorrow.
I still have the 3rd application to complete. Christmas and illness have got in the way, but I have a while. The closing date isn't till the middle of Jan.
Well, I didn't get the job. I knew I didn't really have the experience, but was hoping no one else did either . Anyway, they were very nice about it and have offered me some voluntary work to help develop my skills. I'm going to chat to them about it, but am already doing voluntary work to keep my hand in so not sure how that will work.
I have an interview for another job in early Jan which is just an admin job on slightly over minimum wage. The interview involves a 'small test' - anyone any ideas what that might be? I'm going to be in the opposite position with this job as I'll be overqualified, but it's school hours so will take it if I get it.
I'm cat-sitting for a neighbor at the moment and was wondering if there might be any mileage in that as a business - what do you think? It would have to be just cats, guinea pigs and fish though, I'm rubbish with all other animals. Going to do a bit of research tonight about that.
I've been looking since Sept, similarly rusty and boy, what an eye opener it's been.
Countless applications made and out of that, I'm lucky if I get an email acknowledging my application, never mind a "we've had a gander at your CV and it doesn't match our criteria so won't be taking it any further".
Add to that, I had an interview on 23rd Nov and STILL haven't heard if I've been successful
. If I could reveal who it was for you would be staggered at the hypocrisy!So, disillusioned isn't in it. Sigh.
Shakey that's rubbish - have they not been in touch or just not made a decision? That happened to DH once, they eventually decided they couldn't afford to recruit anyone at all
Did you hear anne?
Still not heard from the one I had an interview for. I haven't even got a contact number to ring , it's all web based seemingly.
Had an invite to interview tomorrow morning
Took a sneaky peek at their website, which is riddled with spelling errors. Sigh.
Oh bugger. Have some 
I agree with the "everything happens for a reason". I just think the fates haven't decided what to do with me yet wish they's bloody hurry up
I'm not used to rejection work wise either. It's harsh! Mind you, last time I was applying was when it was etiquette to, you know, get back to people
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Reassuring to see so many others in the same boat, been looking since October, last worked 4 years ago. I have had 3 interviews and twice the reason for not getting the job boils down to hours, they want full days and I can only do one full day and 4 school hour days. I have an interview on 29thbut they have only put negotiable for the wage.... I have only ever had one interview where I didn't get the job so I too am not used to this rejection, I had a little cry on the last one as I had practically been promised it by the agency. Fingers crossed for the next one.
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