Job hunting

[fussygalore118]

Hi
I've seen a few threads recently about how shit the job market is atm.. I'm sure it probably isn't new to many but I work in the NHS ( not clinical) and jobs are coming up across so many bands from 22k -80k+!
They don't always show up via linked in etc but always cone up on TRAC or www.jobs.nhs.uk/
Just sharing in case it helps someone.

[fussygalore118]

@Dogneedsbrushing

Thanks fussy!

:)

[Dogneedsbrushing]

Thanks fussy!

[Camomila]

The Home Office has a lot of vacancies at the moment, a friend said the ministry of justice is similar. Brexit/Coronavirus has made a lot of civil service jobs pop up

[EveryPlanetHasAYorkshire]

@fussygalore118 you're probably right. I enjoyed working there FWIW so maybe I will give it another go.

[fussygalore118]

I can imagine London is incredibly difficult on the job front.
I'm in Wales, and there are a lot coming up every week.... not great for London guys tho. Although the way remote working is going.....

[Happicuppa]

Thats interesting OP. I have been applying for jobs in London and yes have seen a few NHS admin roles. I have applied for a few that I've been qualified for but haven't heard anything back, I think it is very competitive in London at the moment

I saw 3 jobs on Indeed that had had 500, 800 and 2,000 applications

[fussygalore118]

@Dogneedsbrushing

Thanks OP. How much experience do you need for admin jobs?

They are all a little different, band 2 not a lot tbh. Worth looking at some JDs and person specs to get a good idea.

[Dogneedsbrushing]

Thanks OP. How much experience do you need for admin jobs?

[luckystarmaking]

Its ridiculous. Seen some asking for a masters yet only offering NMW.

[Bearnecessity]

Thanks for posting I applied for one I think it was offered internally. I am getting fed up of the overbearing application forms. When you apply for so many and get nowhere it is hideous.

[Fressia123]

I've only applies for two, one was unsuccessful (I'm sure it was internal) and the second one got changed from permanent to fixes term (and PT). I'll apply for another one I saw and see what happens. I'm employed ATM so it's not urgent , but I'd love to change jobs.

[Brunilde]

Yes I recently got made redundant and was terrified. Spent a week applying for loads of jobs. Got a phone call for an interview the next day, offered the job and that was that. Since then nearly every one of the applications I made have come back to me to organise interviews. So there are a lot of jobs out there, saw hundreds advertised.
But I am only looking for admin roles and moved sector from finance as I felt that was too risky at the minute. I think if you are earning a lot and need to look for jobs with a high wage to sustain your lifestyle it wouldn't be as easy.

[fussygalore118]

@KenAdams

We've been out to recruit for lots of roles recently (public sector) but we've had hardly any interest unfortunately.

Similar story here. We've had a few roles go out with very little interest, despite decent salary and expectations on experience etc

[fussygalore118]

@EveryPlanetHasAYorkshire

I got sacked from the NHS for being ill so I think I will give it a miss thanks.

Thats a shame. I've worked for the NHS for nearly 20 years and found them nothing but supportive for colleagues who have been unwell.

Every Trust is different though im sure.

[EveryPlanetHasAYorkshire]

I got sacked from the NHS for being ill so I think I will give it a miss thanks.

[KenAdams]

We've been out to recruit for lots of roles recently (public sector) but we've had hardly any interest unfortunately.