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Can't find a job

Okay so I've given so many interviews with great feedbacks but never got a job. I've been trying for so long. I have applied everywhere. What should I do? I need a job, uni is starting soon.

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Reply 1

unsmart

I think that employers are not too keen on taking on someone who will be heading off to uni quite soon. Having said that, I think you should keep trying, a lot of employers could be looking out for someone that they may need for just a few weeks

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Reply 2

EvasiveRose

Original post by Bubble27

Have you tried applying for a job through an agency? I did that the day before yesterday and am starting next week :biggrin:

I think most employers are not keen on employing people part time when they could employ full time workers who are not going to university, etc (less money wasted on training as they are more likely to stay with them)
Are you looking for a general job (fast food worker, etc)?

Reply 3

Bubble27

I haven't. Which agencies in London? If you could help. I don't mind any job really as long as its part time.

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Reply 4

EvasiveRose

Original post by Bubble27

I haven't. Which agencies in London? If you could help. I don't mind any job really as long as its part time.

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Sorry I don't live in London. I came across the agency in my area online, applied and got a call the next day. Have you looked online?

Reply 5

username1177050

Try waitrose they like to employ people on a part time basis e.g ten hours a week nice benefits good training and they employed me after I got rejected from KFC and SAINSBURYS! Just keep trying

Reply 6

Bubble27

Original post by neal95

Try waitrose they like to employ people on a part time basis e.g ten hours a week nice benefits good training and they employed me after I got rejected from KFC and SAINSBURYS! Just keep trying

Waitrose never get back to me, I applied twice :/ I'm gonna try again. How long do they take to reply to your application?

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Reply 7

Bubble27

Original post by EvasiveRose

Sorry I don't live in London. I came across the agency in my area online, applied and got a call the next day. Have you looked online?

I have looked online. I registered with a teaching agency I have experience in that field a lot but never got work. I'm gonna try few more.

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Reply 8

EvasiveRose

Original post by Bubble27

I have looked online. I registered with a teaching agency I have experience in that field a lot but never got work. I'm gonna try few more.

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Sorry I couldn't have been of more help. The agency I applied to are both based in Slough and High Wycombe though or you could try calling them up and registering your interest (only problem is you have to fill paperwork out)

Reply 9

Bubble27

Original post by EvasiveRose

Thank you for the information. I'm gonna try local since slough is really far for me. I'll start looking when Im settled in uni, too much stress right now.

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Reply 10

EvasiveRose

Original post by Bubble27

Thank you for the information. I'm gonna try local since slough is really far for me. I'll start looking when Im settled in uni, too much stress right now.

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Okay. Good luck for university.
If you haven't found a job before Christmas, thats your best best for trying to make some money

Reply 11

Kaiser MacCleg

Original post by Bubble27

I haven't. Which agencies in London? If you could help. I don't mind any job really as long as its part time.

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All of them, I should think. :tongue:

I've just started a job through Gap Personnel. They only really offer industrial work on a temporary basis, though - if you're just looking for work in retail, they won't be much help. I'm sure you could find the names and addresses of some recruitment agencies in your local area if you spend a few minutes on Google.