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Not getting the jobs...interview advice anyone?

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    #41
    Why not take the £13k job for now? Start looking again in March when employers have their new budgets approved.

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      #42
      Even if you are female, wear a suit.
      "Ask not what you can do for your country. Ask what's for lunch." - Orson Welles

      Norrahe's blog

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        #43
        Originally posted by norrahe View Post
        Even if you are female, wear a suit.
        ..but only if you are fat.

        Else wear a very short, tight skirt. Black. And stockings. And high heels.

        Sorry, off for a cold shower now...

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          #44
          Originally posted by nomadd View Post
          ..but only if you are fat.

          Else wear a very short, tight skirt. Black. And stockings. And high heels.

          Sorry, off for a cold shower now...

          Nomadd
          One of my male friends has told me several times to dress like a s**t and assures me that's what his wife does and she always gets the job (I think he means push-up bras, slightly open top, and very high black heels).

          I've explained to him this may not look professional and I also get interviewed by women, but he doesn't quite get it

          On the job front, I've managed to find something else online in my local area to apply for, doesn't pay much but actually my skillset so will help me eventually if I apply for other work in London. Now I just need to get it.

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            #45
            Originally posted by Fat Dave View Post
            Why not take the £13k job for now? Start looking again in March when employers have their new budgets approved.
            Yeah, I didn't think about that. I just had a look at the job specs for the type of work I did many years ago... I don't even have the skills for 'em anymore, but sure the job-centre will think I'm lying.

            But am finding other things when I hunt around, so cheers for the tip, can get something (I hope) to fill the gap.

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              #46
              Its hard time!

              Pay extra attention to the job description.
              Write down things that you like to talk about during the interview (take them to the interview or review them prior to the interview).
              Read more about the interview questions.
              Since you already able to secure a few interviews this shows that you are capable of doing the job (as per your CV!) So try and identify why they are keen in interviewing you and be good at selling yourself!
              Learn from your mistakes!
              Do research on job hunting in recession.

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