Why Might I Be Struggling To Get A Job?

[abbeylee90]

I've been out of a job for a month and only had 2 interviews then got one next week

[Bobbisox1]

Abbey I’m saying this kindly, when a perspective employer looks at your track record of taking a job and leaving a job, it’s not good

[LadyCG]

Here's some advice, Abbey.

1. Don't dress like someone who stands on Hollywood Boulevard waiting for a punter.
2. Show enthusiasm and do a bit of research about the business or organisation that you're applying to.
3. When you've finished answering questions, ask a few of your own and actually act like you want the job.
4. Smile when you meet your interviewer and keep eye contact throughout.

[ToraToraTora]

from your posts on here you seem like an absolute nightmare.

[bobbinwales]

Lots of possible reasons.... applying for wrong jobs, HR staff on holiday, maybe your CV needs improving or you need a better way of selling youself....how many have you applied for. A month isnt long to get your applications prepared and considered

[calmck]

What is the job? What do you have to do? Have you had any experience for this job?

[abbeylee90]

I was in McDonald's for over a year and and my last job 8 weeks and they replaced me before failing my probation.

I've applied for cleaning, caring, retail and warehouse I got warehouse cleaning and retail experience

[lankeela]

Seems you can't stick at anything for long especially if it interferes with your social life. You are constantly asking for advice but never seem to take it when offered. Try going back to McDonalds but realise you would have to work shifts so don't think you can start there then want time off to go out with your mates when it suits you.

[LadyCG]

Okay, so when it's your turn to ask questions here's a few to start with.

1. What training will you provide in this role?
2. What specific qualities are you looking for in the person whom you will ultimately appoint to the role?
3. What opportunity is their for growth and development within the role?
4. As someone for whom delivering results is very important, how will my performance be reviewed and measured?

If you get the job you've got to graft, go above and beyond and be prepared to take the rough with the smooth. It's the only way you're going to climb the ladder and make a better life for yourself.

[abbeylee90]

Well I could go back to mcdonalds but will only be temporarily I think

[LadyCG]

I think I'm just throwing confetti to the wind here.

[bobbinwales]

I think you'd have more success with applications if you were in work and showed you had a track record. Yes I can see good reason to get back to Macdonalds and then think real hard about what you want from a job and get help to make great applications

[abbeylee90]

No what I'm saying I got n interview if no success then I'll look at going back to mcdonalds

[abbeylee90]

What do I say if they ask why did I leave my last role?

[LadyCG]

Tell them you were only temping and you need something substantive.

[bobbinwales]

You could either say that you didn't meet the probation criteria because the job didnt really match your strenthgs or aspirations, or you could bend the truth and say it was a temp role (really, all jobs are temporary to different degree's) and they eventually found a replacement

[THECORBYLOON]

Did your last employer let you know about any areas you needed to improve on during your probation?

Did you let your employer know if you needed any additional support or weren't sure about any aspects of the training?

Probation is two-way so unless you tell your employer you need additional support, training or a reminder and you fail to meet the standards, they might be thinking they've telt you everything but you're just not up to it.

By the same token, if you're doing what you think is a good or at least adequate job and you're not telt otherwise so you can make adjustments, that is the employer's fault.

[Tuvok]

I think I’ve said this before - do voluntary work eg. in a charity shop.

That way you will get experience of different roles.

It will also show that while out of work you were not just sitting idle.

You may also find that if you get a part time job, you could keep on with the charity work. Again this will look good for you.

[gulliver1]

Self employed Dog walker. There are plenty of older type dog owners who can no longer walk their animals . £20 per hour , go for it

[abbeylee90]

I volunteer doing dog walking in my free time. I didn't struggle he just said I was lacking energy and it wasn't fair on him or me.

[gulliver1]

No problem abbey .... only walk small dogs.