Reply to: where has all the work gone ?

[BOBJ]

do these people really think others are that stupid. ???????????????

Yes, because some are that stupid.

[bangface]

sadly i rate agencies up there with estate agents ,liars and pen pushers.

Hmm S3 comes to mind...

[unemployed]

thanks for your comments.

last week i had the great pleasure of speaking to an agency who found my cv on monster, after speaking for 5 mins about this amazing orgasmic role they have to offer, i was asked can i supply my reference at my old company before they proceed.

yeah right of course im going to do that , do these people really think others are that stupid. ???????????????

[brobi]

Diversify, Diversify, Diversify

I too started in support in 1999 and soon found the market rates dropping. I then changed to developer roles soon after. I then found the best rates to be in testing and to tell the truth testing is by far easier than any development role!

Be willing to give you some tips and help. At least testing pays, at minimum £200 per day outside of London.

[2uk]

I always try to catch up on this board when I get a moment away from the kids or at work when I get a minute.

When I first started contracting in 2001 or so, I thought it'd be easy to go from 9yrs perm to contract. From setting up the company to regstering for VAT etc, the only thing I had to do was find a contract - but I was still excited. At the time I was confident and positive that I had good skills, but soon after no returned calls & quickly finding out about the tricks of agencies(cv building)...I was soon in the position of worrying about mortgage payments and meeting bills. What was wrong with me? I kept thinking.

The worry of it all seriously effected my approach to searching for a role, I began to get short with the my mates, low in confidence and my overall attitiude was negative.

It took a good talking to by the wife and those mates I was short with to realise that I dd not take rejection well...who does?. So I took a different approach, changed the CV, called and not emailed egents, was bubbly and chatted about any old thing if I could. It resulted in agents wanting to place me, calling me back and getting inteviews. It was a corner turned

So unemployed whoever you are, don't give up, be positive, its not all gloom. If you believe you have the skills and right attitude, then you'll be ok. I'd be happy to review your CV and advise if you need. Oh, and only look at roles in the last 24hours on jobserve, otherwise you'll be the 1000'th person to apply!

People who use these boards, please be patient and dont get annoyed, don't slate people who cant type, spell etc....your little one liner replies really are pointless. If you are not going to help, then dont bother. In fact, you are probably thinking its funny with your shiny BM'er on the drive and your little manhood!

Some of us are hard working, on little rates and struggling to make ends meet
most of the time.

Yes the grammer is poor, but I've had a few ping and really dont care.

unemployed, good luck...take the replies you get on here with a pinch of salt mate

I am crying. This was very helpful.

[weboo]

I always try to catch up on this board when I get a moment away from the kids or at work when I get a minute.

When I first started contracting in 2001 or so, I thought it'd be easy to go from 9yrs perm to contract. From setting up the company to regstering for VAT etc, the only thing I had to do was find a contract - but I was still excited. At the time I was confident and positive that I had good skills, but soon after no returned calls & quickly finding out about the tricks of agencies(cv building)...I was soon in the position of worrying about mortgage payments and meeting bills. What was wrong with me? I kept thinking.

The worry of it all seriously effected my approach to searching for a role, I began to get short with the my mates, low in confidence and my overall attitiude was negative.

It took a good talking to by the wife and those mates I was short with to realise that I dd not take rejection well...who does?. So I took a different approach, changed the CV, called and not emailed egents, was bubbly and chatted about any old thing if I could. It resulted in agents wanting to place me, calling me back and getting inteviews. It was a corner turned

So unemployed whoever you are, don't give up, be positive, its not all gloom. If you believe you have the skills and right attitude, then you'll be ok. I'd be happy to review your CV and advise if you need. Oh, and only look at roles in the last 24hours on jobserve, otherwise you'll be the 1000'th person to apply!

People who use these boards, please be patient and dont get annoyed, don't slate people who cant type, spell etc....your little one liner replies really are pointless. If you are not going to help, then dont bother. In fact, you are probably thinking its funny with your shiny BM'er on the drive and your little manhood!

Some of us are hard working, on little rates and struggling to make ends meet
most of the time.

Yes the grammer is poor, but I've had a few ping and really dont care.

unemployed, good luck...take the replies you get on here with a pinch of salt mate

[ratewhore]

I know I can be downright grouchy too when things don't go my way.

Like agency contract wording for example...

[Diestl]

His esteem is taking a battering. That's why he's grouchy on here, Clippy.

You and others berating him for his attitude on here is not really that helpful really. I know you mean well, but I'm sure he's OK when his spirits are up and life is being good to him. Isn't that the same for all of us? I know I can be downright grouchy too when things don't go my way.

My attitude toward 'Unemployed' it to overlook the curtness and take it for what it is - a reflection of how he's feeling, not a true reflection of his character or personality, up or down.

Well said.

[Clippy]

Unemployed - I have been reading this forum for over a year now and been posting for the last few months and I can honestly say that this stands out as one of the most helpful posts I can remember seeing.

This post contains some very good advice which I wish I had when I was on the bench towards the end of 2005.

I can completely sympathise with your situation but think you are being a bit too defensive.

At the end of the day, if you are going to dismiss the advice on here off hand then why bother posting/visiting in the first place.

[ratewhore]

well a couple of months out of work is far less than a year how do i cover that up

ask them what THEY did in THEIR holidays...

[Stan]

Most of all try to take on board the feedback you are getting here and from the interview. Read between the lines, they said you didn't seem keen and didn't sell yourself. Its the same vibes you are giving off here.

[rootsnall]

well a couple of months out of work is far less than a year how do i cover that up

Tell them you went travelling, did some training, etc etc You can come up with something that's not all negative. Little white lies are allowed if times are tough.

[unemployed]

well a couple of months out of work is far less than a year how do i cover that up

[cojak]

It was a stepping stone, dear - not the final destination.

[rootsnall]

OK.

This has been covered before.

I post the link for all new members who were not here before the original conversation.

Shimano recovered, so can you

I couldn't read any further once I realised they fallen so low as to go into testing, never !!!