familywright Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 We have been here just coming up to six months now and its not looking good on the employment front so we will probably go back such a tragedy Has anyone else had to consider this due to unemployment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 I am sure you would not be the first. What occupations are you in? Where are you based? Perhaps there are PIO-ers that can help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dxboz Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 I am so sorry what a shame. As Rupert said please post where you are based and type of work and hopefully someone on here can help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
familywright Posted September 8, 2013 Author Share Posted September 8, 2013 It's my husband's employment . He owned a taxi company in UK and is after driving jobs. Prior to the taxis , he drove large waste trucks etc. So far he has applied for hundreds of jobs and had a few interviews but most have been a little "odd". "Odd" as in comission or % based or casual with unusual or not enough hours. He has had a few things that have been for a few days here and there but he just wants a job. Really, it's destroying him and he is heading into the spiral of depression. ETA We are in Brisbane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flybyknight Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 it's hard, i had the same here, different trade though i'm an engineer. the thing is, if you become depressed, you become bitter and a little desperate, and that shows in interview. not good. what worked for me in the end, was to pepper everyone with resume's anyone within my trade, and anyone outside too, if i could put my hand to the work they had. also make sure the resume and cover letter are tip-top, pay a local writer to make sure. most resume's are first computer read, then scanned by staff, nothing will get you rejected quicker than basic spelling and grammar. you could be a frickin' rocket scientist going for a bin man job and you will still end up in the bin if the spelling is bad! for me peppering generated a couple of leads, and a solid job, which within 2 weeks of starting, led to a further interview and a better paid job. i'm still getting not suitable/interview emails, like 3 months after submitting. some places are evidently pretty slack. the big thing is to get known. a lot of the bigger companies use agencies to pre-board their staff. go for a shite job with one of those places, make sure you shine in every way, be the person they remember. they will happily put you forward for other positions they think you are good for, as it means they get 2 commission cheques. (they tend to ask you to keep this quiet to the previous employer lol) it's a game, a pretty sick game when the cash is running out admittedly, but a game all the same. I wish you the very best of luck, and hope you can stick around long enough to land something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clusterofgeals Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 What uk licences do you hold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aorange Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 It's my husband's employment . He owned a taxi company in UK and is after driving jobs. Prior to the taxis , he drove large waste trucks etc. So far he has applied for hundreds of jobs and had a few interviews but most have been a little "odd". "Odd" as in comission or % based or casual with unusual or not enough hours. He has had a few things that have been for a few days here and there but he just wants a job. Really, it's destroying him and he is heading into the spiral of depression. ETA We are in Brisbane Hi, Does he have a HR (and HC) licence and has he approached the Waste and Recycling companies based in Brisbane? Its a competitive and aggressive market in terms of the organisations attempting to grow their business and I know from my own experience of employing drivers that often their is fringe/adhoc/seasonal demands which results in casual non full time hours for those who are not already entrenched in a driving role. However most companies appreciate experience when looking for a full time replacement. The fixed type work such as garbage and recycling collections from residential properties are constant requirements and the private contractors who manage this work may be another source of employment. Feel free to ignore if he has tried this path already, but if I can help in anyway I will try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest66881 Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 http://www.driverhire.com.au/ have set up over that side now, give dean hewitt a call he can get you some good work which could lead to full time you never know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
familywright Posted September 8, 2013 Author Share Posted September 8, 2013 Thanks all. He has a raft of UK licences and for Australia has a HR, and DA for general, scheduled and limo . (granted early due to his experience). He also has bus training. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 It's not an easy place to find work anymore, too many people think its still the land of milk and honey, good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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