50+ applications, one call back and that it. Depressing.
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Yep. That's how bad it is and how bad it has been for quite some time. I've done over 500 applications this time around, so far.
You have two choices: keep applying until you get something, or give up.My all-time favourite Dilbert cartoon, this is: BTW, a Dumpster is a brand of skip, I think. -
Originally posted by RichardCranium View PostYep. That's how bad it is and how bad it has been for quite some time. I've done over 500 applications this time around, so far.
You have two choices: keep applying until you get something, or give up.
I am applying for permie as well. Give up would mean becoming a postie or going on the dole for me.Comment
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Originally posted by Rangster View PostAny luck?
Originally posted by Rangster View PostI am applying for permie as well. Give up would mean becoming a postie or going on the dole for me.My all-time favourite Dilbert cartoon, this is: BTW, a Dumpster is a brand of skip, I think.Comment
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Originally posted by thunderlizard View PostHow about doing some actual sales work, rather than just "applying"?Comment
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Originally posted by RichardCranium View PostErr, no. I'd stop applying if I had been successful.
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Originally posted by RichardCranium View PostErr, no. I'd stop applying if I had been successful..
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